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(1) Exemptions from Bicycle Parking Standards. The following are exempt from the bicycle parking standards of this section:

(a) Site improvements that do not include bicycle parking improvements.

(b) Building alterations.

(c) Drive-through only establishments.

(d) Temporary activities as defined in EC 9.5800 Temporary Activity Special Development Standards.

(e) Bicycle parking at Autzen Stadium Complex (see EC 9.6105(6) Autzen Stadium Complex Bicycle Parking Standards).

(2) Bicycle Parking Space Standards.

(a) The minimum required number of bicycle parking spaces for each use category is listed in EC 9.6105(5) Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces. A minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at each development site, unless no spaces are required by Table 9.6105(5).

(b) Bicycle parking spaces required by this land use code shall comply with the following:

1. Perpendicular or diagonal spaces shall be at least 6 feet long and 2 feet wide with an overhead clearance of at least 7 feet, and with a 5 foot access aisle. This minimum required width for a bicycle parking space may be reduced to 18" if designed using a hoop rack according to Figure 9.6105(2) Bicycle Parking Standards.

2. Bicycles may be tipped vertically for storage, but not hung above the floor. Such vertical parking spaces shall be at least 2 feet wide, 4 feet deep, and no higher than 6 feet, and have a 5 foot access aisle.

3. Except pie-shaped lockers, bicycle lockers shall be at least 6 feet long, 2 feet wide and 4 feet high, and have a 5 foot access aisle.

4. Pie-shaped bicycle lockers shall be at least 6 feet long, 3 feet wide at the widest end, and 4 feet high, and have a 5 foot access aisle

(c) With the exception of individual bicycle lockers, enclosures or rooms, long term and short term bicycle parking shall consist of a securely fixed structure that supports the bicycle frame in a stable position without damage to wheels, frame, or components and that allows the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack by the bicyclist's own locking device.

(d) Areas devoted to required bicycle parking spaces shall be hard surfaced with concrete, compacted asphaltic concrete mix, pavers or an equivalent. All racks and lockers shall be securely anchored to such surface.

(e) Direct access from the bicycle parking area to the public right-of-way shall be provided with access ramps, if necessary, and pedestrian access from the bicycle parking area to the building entrance.

(3) Long Term Bicycle Parking Location and Security.

(a) Long term bicycle parking required in association with a commercial, employment and industrial, or institutional use shall be provided in a well-lighted, secure location, sheltered from precipitation and within a convenient distance of a main entrance. A secure location is defined as one in which the bicycle parking is:

1. A bicycle locker,

2. A lockable bicycle enclosure, or

3. Provided within a lockable room with racks complying with space standards at EC 9.6105(2).

(b) Long term bicycle parking required in association with a multiple-unit residential use shall be provided in a well-lighted, secure location sheltered from precipitation, and within a convenient distance of an entrance to the residential unit. A secure location is defined as one in which the bicycle parking is provided outside the residential unit within:

1. A lockable garage;

2. A lockable room serving multiple dwelling units with racks complying with space standards at EC 9.6105(2);

3. A lockable room serving only one dwelling unit;

4. A lockable bicycle enclosure; or

5. A bicycle locker.

(c) Long term bicycle parking shall be provided at ground level unless a ramp no less than 2 feet in width or an elevator with a minimum depth or width of 6 feet is easily accessible to an approved bicycle parking area. If bicycle parking is provided on upper floors, the number of required spaces provided on each floor cannot exceed the number of spaces required for the use on that floor as per Table 9.6105(5).

(4) Short Term Bicycle Parking Location and Security.

(a) Short term bicycle parking shall be provided:

1. Outside a building;

2. At the same grade as the sidewalk or at a location that can be reached by a bike-accessible route; and

3. Within a convenient distance of, and clearly visible from the main entrance to the building as determined by the city, but it shall not be farther than the closest automobile parking space (except disabled parking).

(b) Short term bicycle parking may project into or be located within a public right-of-way, subject to the city’s approval of a revocable permit under Chapter 7 of this code.

(c) Shelters for short term bicycle parking shall be provided in the amounts shown in Table 9.6105(4)(c) Required Sheltered Bicycle Parking Spaces.

Table 9.6105(4)(c) Required Sheltered Bicycle Parking Spaces

Short Term Bicycle Parking Requirement

Percentage of Sheltered Spaces

5 or fewer

No shelter required

6 to 10

100% of spaces sheltered

11 to 29

50% of spaces sheltered

30 or more

25% of spaces sheltered

(5) Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces. The minimum required number of bicycle parking spaces shall be calculated according to Table 9.6105(5) Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces.

Table 9.6105(5) Minimum Required
Bicycle Parking Spaces

Uses

Required Bicycle Parking

(Minimum 4 bicycle spaces required unless – 0 – is indicated.)

Type and % of Bicycle Parking

Accessory Uses

All Uses in this category

– 0 –

NA

Agricultural, Resource Production and Extraction

All Uses in this category

1 per each 600 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Eating and Drinking Establishments

All Uses in this category

1 per each 600 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Education, Cultural, Religious, Social and Fraternal

Artist Gallery/Studio

1 per each 500 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Ballet, Dance, Martial Arts, and Gymnastic School/Academy/Studio

1 per each 400 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Church, Synagogue, and Temple, including associated residential structures for religious personnel

1 per 20 fixed seats or 40 feet of bench length or every 200 square feet in main auditorium where no permanent seats or benches are maintained (sanctuary or place of worship).

100% short term

Club and Lodge of State or National Organization

1 per 20 fixed seats or 40 feet of bench length or every 200 square feet where no permanent seats or benches are maintained in main auditorium.

100% short term

Library

1 per each 500 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Museum

1 per each 500 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

School, Business or Specialized Educational Training (excludes driving instruction)

1 per 5 full-time students.

25% long term

75% short term

School, Driving (including use of motor vehicles)

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

School, Public or Private (Elementary through High School)

1 per 8 students.

25% long term

75% short term

University or College

1 per 5 full-time students.

25% long term

75% short term

Entertainment and Recreation

Amusement Center (Arcade, pool tables, etc.)

1 per each 400 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Arena (Both indoors and outdoors)

1 per 20 seats.

25% long term

75% short term

Athletic Facilities and Sports Clubs

 – Playing Court

1 per 5 courts.

25% long term

75% short term

 – Viewing Area

1 per each 280 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

 – Locker Room, Sauna, Whirlpool, Weight Room, or Gymnasium

1 per each 750 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

 – Lounge or Snack Bar Area

1 per each 600 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

 – Pro Shops or Sales Area

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

 – Swimming Pool

1 per each 2000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Athletic Field, Outdoor

4 per each athletic field

% short term

Bowling Alley

1 per each lane.

25% long term

75% short term

Equestrian Academy and Stable

– 0 –

NA

Equestrian Trail

– 0 –

NA

Golf Course, Miniature Indoor

1 per each 400 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Golf Course, Miniature Outdoor

1 per each 400 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Golf Course, with or without country club

– 0 –

NA

Golf Driving Range

1 per each 400 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Park and Playground

4 per park or playground

100% short term

Race Track, including drag strip and go-cart track

1 per 20 seats.

25% long term

75% short term

Theater, Live Entertainment

1 per 20 seats.

25% long term

75% short term

Theater, Motion Picture

1 per 20 seats.

25% long term

75% short term

Financial Services

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

– 0 –

NA

Bank, Savings and Loan Office, Credit Union

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Government

Government Services, not specifically listed in this or any other uses and permits table

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Information Technology Services

All Uses in this category

1 per each 2750 square feet of floor area

25% long term

75% short term

Lodging

Bed and Breakfast Facility

1 per 10 guest bedrooms.

100% long term

Homeless Shelter in Existence as of January 1, 1984

1 per 20 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Homeless Shelter not in existence as of January 1, 1984

1 per 20 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Hotel, Motel, and similar business providing overnight accommodations

1 per 10 guest rooms.

75% long term

25% short term

Recreational Vehicle Park, may include tent sites (See EC 9.5600)

– 0 –

NA

Manufacturing

All uses in this category excluding storage uses

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

75% long term

25% short term

Storage

– 0 –

NA

Medical, Health, and Correctional Services

Blood Bank

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Correctional Facility, excluding Residential Treatment Center

1 per 20 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Hospital, Clinic, or other Medical Health Treatment Facility (including mental health) in excess of 10,000 square feet of floor area

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

75% long term

25% short term

Hospital, Clinic or other Medical Health Treatment Facility (including mental health) 10,000 square feet or less of floor area

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

75% long term

25% short term

Laboratory – Medical, Dental, X-Ray

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Meal Service, Non-Profit

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Nursing Home

1 per 15 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Plasma Center, must be at least 800 feet between Plasma Centers

1 per 15 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Residential Treatment Center

1 per 15 beds.

75% long term

25% short term

Motor Vehicle Related Uses

Car Wash

– 0 –

NA

Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental/Service, excluding motorcycles, recreational vehicles and heavy trucks

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Motorcycle Sales/Rental/Service

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Parking Area not directly related to a primary use on the same development site

– 0 –

NA

Parts Store

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Recreational Vehicles and Heavy Truck, Sales/Rental/Service

1 per each 4000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Repair, includes paint and body shop

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Service Station, includes quick servicing

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Structured Parking, two levels not directly related to a primary use on the same development site

10% of auto spaces.

100% long term

Structured Parking, three or more levels not directly related to a primary use on the same development site

10% of auto spaces.

100% long term

Tires, Sales/Service

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor, only when shared parking arrangement with other permitted use

– 0 –

NA

Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor

10% of auto spaces.

25% long term

75% short term

Transit Station, Major or Minor

– 0 –

NA

Office Uses

All Uses in this category

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Personal Services

All Personal Services Uses, except Barber, Beauty, Nail, Tanning Shop and Laundromat

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Barber, Beauty, Nail, Tanning Shop

1 per each 2000 square feet of floor area

25% long term

75% short term

Laundromat, Self-Service

1 per each 2000 square feet of floor area

25% long term

75% short term

Residential

Single-Unit Dwelling

– 0 –

NA

Accessory Dwelling (Either attached or detached from primary dwelling on same lot)

– 0 –

NA

Middle Housing

– 0 –

NA

Multiple Unit Dwelling (5 or more dwellings on same lot)

1 per dwelling.

100% long term

Manufactured Home Park

– 0 –

NA

Controlled Income and Rent Housing where density is above that usually permitted in the zoning yet not to exceed 150%

1 per dwelling.

100% long term

Assisted Care & Day Care

 – Assisted Care (5 or fewer people living in facility and 3 or fewer outside employees on site at any one time)

– 0 –

NA

 – Assisted Care (6 or more people living in facility)

1 per 10 employees

100% long term

 – Day Care (4 to 16 people served)

– 0 –

NA

 – Day Care (17 or more people served)

1 per 10 employees

100% long term

Rooms for Rent

 – Boarding and Rooming House

1 per guest room.

100% long term

 – Campus Living Organizations, including Fraternities and Sororities

1 for each 2 occupants for which sleeping facilities are provided.

100% long term

 – Single Room Occupancy

1 per dwelling (4 single rooms are equal to 1 dwelling).

100% long term

 – University and College Dormitories

1 for each 2 occupants for which sleeping facilities are provided.

100% long term

Trade (Retail and Wholesale)

Agricultural Machinery Rental/Sales/Service

1 per each 4000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Appliance Sales/Service

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Boat and Watercraft Sales/Service

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Building Materials and Supplies

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Convenience Store

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Equipment, Light, Rental/Sales/Service

1 per each 4000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Equipment, Heavy, Rental/Sales/Service – includes truck and tractor sales

1 per each 4000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Furniture and Home Furnishing Store

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Garden Supply/Nursery

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Garden Supply/Nursery, including feed and seed store

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

General Merchandise (includes supermarket and department store)

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Hardware/Home Improvement Store

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Healthcare Equipment and Supplies

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Liquor Store

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Manufactured Dwelling Sales/Service/Repair

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Office Equipment and Supplies

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Plumbing Supplies and Services

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Regional Distribution Center

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Retail Trade when secondary, directly related, and limited to products manufactured, repaired, or assembled on the development site

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Storage Facility, Household/Consumer Goods

– 0 –

NA

Storage Facility, Household/Consumer Goods, enclosed

– 0 –

NA

Shopping center with at least 2 or more businesses and at least 50,000 square feet of gross floor area

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Specialty Store (An example includes a gift store)

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Storage Facility

– 0 –

NA

Wholesale Trade

– 0 –

NA

Utilities and Communication

All Uses in Utilities and Communication Category, except for Broadcasting Studios

– 0 –

NA

Broadcasting Studio, Commercial and Public Education

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Other Commercial Services

Building Maintenance Service

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Catering Service

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Cemetery, includes crematoria, columbaria, and mausoleums

– 0 –

NA

Collection Center, Collection of Used Goods (See EC 9.5150)

– 0 –

NA

Garbage Dump, sanitary landfill

– 0 –

NA

Heliport and Helistop

– 0 –

NA

Home Occupation (See EC 9.5350)

– 0 –

NA

Kennel

– 0 –

NA

Model Home Sales Office

– 0 –

NA

Mortuary

1 per each 280 square feet in main auditorium.

100 % short term

Photographers’ Studio

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100 % short term

Picture Framing and Glazing

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100 % short term

Printing, Blueprinting, Duplicating

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Publishing Service

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

25% long term

75% short term

Temporary Activity (See EC 9.5800)

– 0 –

NA

Train Station

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

75% long term

25% short term

Upholstery Shop

1 per each 3000 square feet of floor area.

100% short term

Veterinarian Service

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area

100% short term

Wildlife Care Center

1 per each 6000 square feet of floor area

100% short term

(6) Autzen Stadium Complex Bicycle Parking Standards.

(a) So long as a city-approved intergovernmental agreement incorporating a transportation demand management plan for Autzen Stadium complex is in effect:

1. A minimum of 150 permanent bicycle parking spaces are required to be provided to accommodate employees of the Autzen Stadium complex, athletes using the complex, and visitors to the complex. Twenty-five percent (25%) of those spaces shall be sheltered from precipitation. The permanent bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in a well-lighted, secure location within a convenient distance of a primary employee entrance to either Autzen Stadium, the Casanova Center, or the Moshofsky Center. A secure location is defined as one in which the bicycle parking is clearly visible from employee work areas, or in which the bicycle parking is provided within a lockable room, a lockable bicycle enclosure, or a bicycle locker. Bicycle parking provided in outdoor locations shall not be farther than the closest employee auto parking space (except disabled parking).

2. Secured temporary bicycle parking that will accommodate a minimum of 550 temporary bicycle parking spaces is required for each major event occurring within Autzen Stadium to accommodate major stadium event patrons. Temporary bicycle parking shall be provided in temporary attended areas as described in the approved Autzen Stadium transportation demand management plan.

(b) If the above referenced intergovernmental agreement is not in effect, the Autzen Stadium Complex shall be required to provide 1 bicycle space per each 16 seats, with 20% of the spaces provided being long term parking spaces and 80% being short term parking spaces.

(Section 9.6105, see chart at front of Chapter 9 for legislative history from 2/26/01 through 6/1/02; amended by Ordinance No. 20269, enacted November 25, 2002, effective December 25, 2002; Ordinance No. 20353, enacted November 28, 2005, effective January 1, 2006; Ordinance No. 20492, enacted May 14, 2012, effective June 15, 2012; Ordinance No. 20526, enacted March 12, 2014, effective April 12, 2014; Ordinance No. 20528, enacted May 14, 2014, effective June 23, 2014; Ordinance No. 20557, enacted July 27, 2015, effective August 30, 2015; Ordinance No. 20594, enacted June 11, 2018, effective July 1, 2018, remanded on November 29, 2018, and provisions administratively removed; Ordinance No. 20625, enacted January 21, 2020, effective February 22, 2020, remanded on November 24, 2020, and provisions administratively removed; Ordinance No. 20659, enacted September 15, 2021, effective September 17, 2021; Ordinance No. 20667, enacted May 24, 2022, effective June 25, 2022; Ordinance No. 20699, enacted November 13, 2023, effective December 31, 2023.)