Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to:

Ensure that off-street parking areas are well designed with regard to safety, efficiency and convenience for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians;

(2)

Ensure parking requirements result in land usage and intensity that align with the City's goal;

(3)

Provide enough vehicular parking to accommodate the need generated by the uses without providing excessive amounts of parking that unduly burden businesses with the cost of building or maintaining parking;

(4)

Manage and improve existing public parking facilities and future development in Downtown; and

(5)

Provide for creative and innovative approaches to parking reduction mechanisms, alternative parking arrangements, and parking design.

(b)

General Parking Standards.

(1)

Compliance with TEDS Manual.

In addition to the standards in this section, all off-street parking shall meet TEDS (GJMC Title 29).

(2)

Uses Not Identified.

The Director shall determine the parking requirement for a use that is not listed in Subsection (d) of this section. The applicant shall provide adequate information so that the Director can make such decision by including:

(i)

Type of uses;

(ii)

Number of employees;

(iii)

Building design capacity;

(iv)

Square feet of sales area, service area, etc.;

(v)

On-site parking spaces;

(vi)

Proposed off-site parking spaces; and

(vii)

Hours of operation.

(3)

Multiple Uses.

If there are accessory or multiple uses within one or more structures, these standard shall apply to each use and structure, resulting in a total parking requirement for the complex or property except as provided in Subsection (e).

(4)

Accessible Parking.

(i)

All development that provides off-street vehicle parking spaces shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the International Building Code (IBC), and the standards in this section. If the standards in this section conflict with the requirements of the ADA or IBC, the requirements of the ADA or IBC shall apply.

(ii)

Requirements for accessible parking spaces are detailed in the City Standard Street Details and are also in the Federal Register.

(iii)

All development shall provide at least the following number of accessible parking spaces:

Table 21.08-1: Required Number of Accessible Parking Spaces
Total Parking Spaces in Lot or Garage	Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of spaces provided
1,001 and Over	20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000

(iv)

The additional width required for an accessible parking space may be created by reducing the width of an adjacent sidewalk area, provided the clear portion of the sidewalk width is not reduced below five feet, when providing accessible parking spaces in public right-of-way.

(v)

Any van-accessible parking space that is designated to accommodate a person in a wheelchair, is served by an EV charging port, and is not designated as parking reserved for a person with a disability under C.R.S. 42-4-1208 shall be counted as two standard automobile parking spaces towards applicable parking minimums.

(vi)

The design of parking spaces and parking access for all EV charging projects shall comply with the US Access Board Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations or any applicable accessibility regulations issued by the federal Department of Justice or Department of Transportation, or in State statute.

(c)

Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking Standards.

(1)

Notwithstanding Subsection (c)(2) below, all development shall provide vehicle parking spaces in the amount required by Table 21.04-1, as those amounts may be modified by GJMC § 21.08.010(d).

(2)

For all nonresidential uses, no minimum parking requirements apply in the Redevelopment Area and Corridor Infill Area as show in Figure 08.01-1 below.

Figure 08.01-1

Redevelopment and Corridor Infill Area Map

Table 21.08-2: Minimum Off-Street Vehicle Parking Requirements GFA = Gross Floor Area
	Minimum Vehicle Parking
Residential Uses
Household Living
Dwelling, single-unit detached	2 per unit
Dwelling, single-unit attached	1 per unit
Dwelling, cottage court	1 per unit
Dwelling, duplex	1 per unit
Dwelling, multi-unit	1 bedroom: 1 per unit 2 bedroom: 1.5 per unit 3+ bedroom: 2 per unit Affordable Housing: 0.75 per unit
Manufactured housing community	2 per unit
Group Living
Boarding or rooming house	1 per bedroom + 2 spaces
Fraternity or sorority	1 per bedroom
Group living facility, small	1 per 4 beds + 1 per each 3 employees
Group living facility, large
Group living facility, unlimited
Public, institutional, and civic uses
Adult or Child Day Care
Day care center, adult or child	1 per 400 square feet GFA
Community and Cultural Facilities
Assembly, community	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Assembly, religious/private group	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Community corrections facility	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Crematory	None
Funeral home or mortuary	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Government service facility	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA plus 1 space per service vehicle
Jail	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Meeting, banquet, event, or conference facility	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Safety service facility	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA plus 1 space per service vehicle
Educational Facilities
Boarding School	0.8 per bed
College or university	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA office, research, and library area plus 1 space per 250 square feet GFA assembly areas and classrooms
Public or private school	Elementary and Junior High: 1 per classroom High Schools: 6 per classroom
Vocational, technical, or trade school	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Health Facilities
Hospital	1 per 2 beds based on maximum design capacity plus 2 per 1,000 square feet GFA office and administrative area
Medical or dental clinic	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Parks and Open Space
Cemetery	None
Golf course	4 per hole
Golf driving range	1 per 20 feet of driving area
Park, lake, reservoir, other open space	None
Commercial Uses
Adult entertainment	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Agriculture and Animal
Animal agriculture	None
Animal care, boarding, or sales, indoor operations only	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Animal care, boarding, or sales, outdoor operations	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Animal clinic or hospital	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Dairy operations or feedlot	None
Farmers' market	As determined by the Director
Forestry, commercial	None
Nursery or greenhouse	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Pasture, commercial	None
Urban agriculture	None
Food and beverage
Bar or tavern	4 per 1,000 square feet GFA and outdoor dining area
Brewery, distillery, or winery	4 per 1,000 square feet GFA and outdoor dining area
Brewpub, distillery pub, or limited winery	4 per 1,000 square feet GFA and outdoor dining area
Food service or catering	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Mobile food vendor/court	2.5 per vendor
Restaurant	4 per 1,000 square feet GFA and outdoor dining area
Lodging Facilities
Emergency shelter	As determined by the Director
Hotel or motel	1 per guest room plus 3 per 1,000 square feet GFA restaurants, bars, or meeting areas
Resort cabin and lodge	1 per guest room
Short-term rental	1 per each bedroom above 4 bedrooms on the lot
Office and Personal Services
Office	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Personal service	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Recreation and Entertainment
Campground or recreational vehicle park	1 per campsite
Indoor entertainment and recreation	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Outdoor entertainment and recreation	1 per 300 square feet GFA area plus 1 space per 10,000 square feet GFA site area
Riding academy, roping, or equestrian area	1 per 5 stalls
Shooting range, indoor	1 per 2 shooting stations
Shooting range, outdoor	1 per 2 shooting stations
Swimming pool, community	2 per 1,000 square feet pool surface area
Zoo	As determined by the Director
Retail Sales
Flea market	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA or use area
Manufactured building sales and service	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Regulated cannabis store	1 per 300 square feet
Retail sales and service, small	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Retail sales and service, medium	1.5 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Retail sales and service, large	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Retail sales and service, big box	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Transportation
Airport or heliport	3 per 1,000 square feet GFA terminal area
Helipad	None
Parking lot or garage	None
Transportation depot	3 per 1,000 square feet GFA waiting area
Truck stop	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Vehicles and Equipment
Vehicle fleet operations center	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA plus 1 space per commercial fleet vehicle
Vehicle fuel sales and service station	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Vehicle impound lot	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Vehicle repair, major	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA retail, office, waiting area plus 1 per service bay
Vehicle Repair, Minor
Vehicle sales, rental and leasing, heavy	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA of enclosed buildings plus 1 per 5,000 square feet of outdoor display area
Vehicle sales, rental and leasing, light
Vehicle wash	3 stacking spaces per service lane, stall, or bay
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing and processing
Industrial, artisan	2 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Industrial, light	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Industrial, heavy	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Mining and extraction	None
Oil and gas drilling	None
Storage, Wholesale, and Warehousing
Mini-warehouse	2 per development
Outdoor storage, commercial	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA of enclosed buildings
Wholesale or warehouse	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Telecommunication
Facilities on wireless master plan priority site when developed in accordance with wireless master plan site-specific requirements	None
Temporary PWSF (e.g., COW)	None
Co-location	None
Tower replacement	None
Dual purpose facility	None
DAS and small cell facilities	None
Base station with concealed attached antennas	None
Base station with non-concealed attached antennas	None
Tower, concealed	None
Tower, non-concealed	None
Broadcast tower	1 per each tower development
Utility Uses
Utility facility, basic	None
Utility facility, major	None
Transmission line	None
Waste and salvage
Composting facility	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Junkyard or salvage yard	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA of enclosed buildings
Transfer facility, medical and hazardous waste	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Transfer facility, solid waste	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Recycling collection facility	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Recycling collection point	None
Solid waste disposal or processing facility	1 per 1,000 square feet GFA
Accessory Uses
Residential Uses
Agricultural labor housing	1 per 2 beds
Business residence	1 per residence + required parking of the nonresidential use
Guest ranch	1 per 2 beds
Household pets	None
Other animals	None
Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses
Home occupation, day care	None
Commercial Uses
Agri-business	None
Animal agriculture	None
Drive-through facility	None
Electric vehicle (EV) charging facility	None
Home occupation	None
Outdoor display and sales	None
Produce stand	None
Industrial Uses
Antenna	None
Outdoor storage, accessory	None
Recreation and commercial vehicles	None
Renewable energy facility, accessory	None
Temporary Uses
All other	As determined by the Director during the review of a Temporary Use Permit
Extended Temporary Uses
Interim shelter site	2 per 30 shelter sites

(d)

Parking Credits and Adjustments.

(1)

Parking Reductions.

The minimum parking requirements in Table 21.04-1 may be adjusted as described in this section. The following reductions do not require the submittal of an alternative parking plan.

(i)

Reduction Allowed by Administrative Adjustment.

Applications meeting the requirements of GJMC § 21.02.040(c) shall be eligible for the parking reduction as set forth in that section.

(ii)

Shared Parking Facility Reduction.

(A)

Calculation.

Where two or more uses listed in Table 21.04-1 share a parking lot or structure, the total off-street parking requirement for those uses may be reduced by the factors shown in the table below.

Table 21.08-3: Shared Parking Reduction
Property Use	Multi-Unit Dwellings	Public, Institutional, and Civic	Food and Beverage, Indoor Recreation, or Lodging	Retail Sales	Other Commercial or Industrial
Multi-Unit Dwellings	1.0
Public, institutional, and civic	1.1	1.0
Food and beverage, indoor recreation, or lodging	1.1	1.2	1.0
Retail sales	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.0
Other commercial	1.3	1.5	1.7	1.2	1.0

To calculate the shared parking reduction, add the requirements for each use category and then divide the sum by the factor shown for that combination of use categories in Table 21.08-3. For example, a development with 5,000 square feet of small retail space (three per 1,000 square feet gross floor area) and 20, two-bedroom multi-unit dwelling units (1.5 per dwelling unit) would take the total spaces required and divide by 1.2.

(15) + (30) = 45

45/1.2 = 37.5

The shared parking requirement is 38 spaces.

If the shared parking includes more than two categories of uses, this reduction only applies to the two uses with the greatest parking demands. After calculating the reduction for those two use categories pursuant to Table 21.08-3., parking for a third, fourth, or additional use categories sharing the parking facility shall be provided at the rates shown in Table 21.08-3.

(B)

Location.

Shared parking spaces shall be located within 1,000 feet of the primary entrance of all uses served along the shortest available pedestrian route (measured from the nearest point of the parking area to the nearest point of the building, structure or use served by such parking lot) unless shuttle bus service is provided to the parking area.

(C)

Agreement.

A shared parking plan shall be enforced through written agreement among all owners of record. An attested copy of the agreement between the owners of record shall be submitted to the Director on forms made available by the City.

A shared parking agreement may be rescinded only if all required off-street parking spaces are provided in accordance with this section.

(iii)

Transit and Pedestrian/Bicycle Proximity Reduction.

(A)

The minimum parking required by Table 21.04-1 may be reduced by 5% if the majority of the site for which parking is being provided is within 1/4 mile of a transit stop.

(B)

The minimum parking required by Table 21.04-1 may be reduced by 5% if the majority of the site for which parking is being provided is within 1/4 mile of a regional trail providing pedestrian and bicycle access.

(iv)

Transportation Demand Management Reduction.

The Director may allow a reduction in required parking for employers that enter into a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Agreement that specifies how on-site parking will be reduced through property owner or operator programs or initiatives that reduce the number of employees on-site. Any TDM Agreement, whether used independently or in combination with other allowed parking reductions, is subject to the 50% limitation on overall parking reduction. Such programs may include the following:

(A)

Compressed work week schedules;

(B)

Flexible arrival and departure times;

(C)

Telework opportunities; or

(D)

Incentives for employees to use alternative modes of transportation to the work place.

(v)

Additional and Enhanced Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Parking.

(A)

The minimum parking required by Table 21.04-1 may be reduced by 5% if the applicant provides at least five bicycle spaces in excess of the minimum requirements of GJMC § 21.08.020(a); or

(B)

The minimum parking required by Table 21.04-1 may be reduced by 10% if the applicant:

Provides at least five bicycle spaces in excess of the minimum requirements of GJMC § 21.08.020(a); and

Provides a dedicated bicycle storage area with at least two showers and four lockers for every shower provided.

(2)

Alternative Parking Plans.

An applicant shall submit an alternative parking plan with a proposed site plan to adjust the minimum off-street parking requirements as follows.

(i)

Applicant-Submitted Parking Data.

The required parking ratios may be modified where applicant-submitted parking data illustrates that required parking ratios do not accurately apply to a specific development.

(ii)

Credit for On-Street Parking.

Credit may be provided by the Director for any on-street parking spaces abutting the subject property. Such spaces must not be located within a clear sight triangle. No fractional spaces shall be credited.

(iii)

Off-Site Parking.

Required off-street parking spaces may be permitted on a separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located if the off-site parking complies with all of the following standards:

(A)

Ineligible Activities.

Required accessible parking spaces may not be located off site.

(B)

Location.

Off-site parking spaces shall be located within 1,000 feet from the primary entrance of the use served along the shortest available pedestrian route (measured from the nearest point of the parking area to the nearest point of the building or structure served by such parking lot).

Off-site parking may not be separated from the use that it serves by a street right-of-way with a width of more than 80 feet unless a designated pedestrian crosswalk or walkway is provided.

The off-site parking shall be located wholly within a district that allows commercial parking lots or garages as principal use.

(C)

Agreement.

In the event that an off-site parking area is not under the same ownership as the principal use served, a written agreement between the record owners shall be required.

An off-site parking agreement may be rescinded only if all required off-street parking spaces are provided in accordance with this section.

(iv)

Valet Parking.

Valet parking may be permitted as a means of satisfying otherwise applicable parking requirements where all of the following standards have been met:

(A)

Adequate assurance of the continued operation of the valet parking is provided, such as a contractual agreement for valet services or the tenant's affidavit agreeing to provide such services.

(B)

An equivalent number of valet spaces are available to replace the number of required on-site parking spaces. Such valet spaces do not require individual striping, and may take into account the tandem or mass parking of vehicles.

(C)

The design of the valet parking shall not cause customers who do not use the valet service to park off-premises or cause queuing in the right-of-way.

(D)

An accessible passenger loading and unloading area meeting ADA standards shall be provided.

(v)

Recording of Approved Plans.

An attested copy of an approved alternative parking plan shall be recorded in the deed records for Mesa County on forms made available by the Director. An alternative parking plan may be amended by following the same procedure required for the original approval. The applicant shall provide proof of recording prior to approval of the certificate of occupancy.

(e)

Vehicle Parking Location and Design.

(1)

Location.

(i)

Except as provided in an approved alternative parking plan, all parking shall be provided on the same property as the principal structure, unless the Director deems it impracticable.

(ii)

Parking spaces in Residential zone districts shall not be in a front yard setback, except for parking in driveways for detached single-unit detached or duplex dwelling structures. In no case shall parking be allowed in parkway strips (the area between the sidewalk and curb or edge of pavement).

(2)

Parking Stall and Aisle Design.

(i)

Parking stalls shall be located outside TEDS (GJMC Title 29) sight triangle at access locations.

(ii)

Each parking space must be accessible independently of others.

(iii)

All parking stalls shall be oriented such that any vehicle exiting a parking stall is not required to back into any public street. Spaces shall be arranged so that no part of any parked vehicle extends beyond the boundaries of the parking area and to ensure that the vehicle overhang does not obstruct sidewalks or other pedestrian walking areas. This shall be accomplished through one of the following methods:

(A)

Wheel or bumper blocks provided in each stall; or

(B)

An additional 18 inches of sidewalk width, above the minimum width required for compliance with ADA or TEDS standards, provided with a raised curb.

(iv)

Parking stalls may be oriented at 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° or 90° to the parking aisle. Both stall and aisle dimensions and layout will vary depending on the stall orientation. The use of parking stalls oriented 90° to the building face with two-way aisles is generally preferred as this permits the most direct route between the parking stall and the building and minimizes auto/pedestrian conflicts adjacent to buildings.

(v)

Where larger vehicles may be frequent users of the parking facilities, it is appropriate to increase the parking stall dimensions according to the dimensions and turning characteristics of the vehicle.

(vi)

Parking aisles shall be designed to accommodate the turning characteristics of the vehicles that will most commonly use the parking facilities. Dead-end parking aisles are prohibited without provision of an adequate turn around. Aisles shall not exceed 350 feet in length without a break in circulation.

Table 21.08-4: Required Parking Stall Dimensions
Parking Angle	A	B	C
	Stall Width in Feet	Stall Length in Feet	Aisle Width in Feet
0°	22.0	9.0	12.0
	22.0	9.5	12.0
	22.0	10.0	12.0
30°	9.0	18.0	11.0
	9.5	18.0	11.0
	10.0	20.0	11.0
45°	8.5	21.0	13.0
	9.0	21.0	12.0
	9.5	21.0	11.0
60°	8.5	21.0	18.0
	9.0	21.0	16.0
	9.5	21.0	15.0
75°	8.5	19.5	25.0
	9.0	19.5	23.0
	9.5	19.5	22.0
90°	8.5	18.5	28.0
	9.0	18.5	25.0
	9.5	18.5	24.0

Figure 08.01-2

Parking Layout Options

(3)

Maximum Allowable Grades in Parking Lots.

Maximum grades allowed in parking lots shall be 8%.

(4)

Pedestrian Crossings.

(i)

Pedestrian crossing areas shall be provided for each building egress or for every 125 feet of building which fronts a part of the parking area.

(ii)

Pedestrian crossing areas in parking lots shall be constructed of surface pavers, such as brick, stone blocks, interlocking brick pavers, stamped concrete or other materials as may be approved by the Director which form a smooth surface but contrast with asphalt. For parking lots of less than 50 cars, the Director may accept paint or similar markings.

(iii)

All parking lots that contain more than two double rows of vehicle parking shall include pedestrian walkways through the parking lot to the principal building entrance or a sidewalk providing access to the principal building entrance. At a minimum, walkways shall be provided for every three driving aisles.

(iv)

To the maximum extent practicable, parking lots for multi-unit, mixed-use, and nonresidential development shall be designed to allow for cross-access to adjacent properties to encourage shared parking and access points on public or private streets. This may be established by one or more of the following:

(A)

Connecting streets and driveways;

(B)

Coordinating parking lot and parking structure entrances;

(C)

Common service/delivery areas;

(D)

Legally shared parking lots and parking structures;

(E)

Linkages between parking lots and parking structures; or

(F)

Providing shared access for two adjacent lots from public rights-of-way to minimize curb cuts.

(5)

Surfaces.

All driveways and parking areas, except for a single dwelling on one lot, shall comply with the following:

(i)

All required parking and vehicular traffic surfaces shall drain and be surfaced with concrete or bituminous pavement in accordance with City standards. The City Engineer may permit a gravel or other permeable surface in overflow parking areas, a low-traffic storage yard, park, lake, reservoir, other open space uses as defined in GJMC Chapter 21.14 or, as in Subsection (e)(5)(ii) of this section, if the applicant establishes that very little dust will be generated. "Overflow parking" is defined as "parking in addition to the minimum required by ordinance which is designed not to be used more than 10 times per year." A "low-traffic storage yard" is defined as "a storage area generating less than 30 average daily trips." Industrial yards that accommodate large trucks and/or heavy equipment shall be surfaced and maintained with materials to prevent dust, mud, and debris from leaving the site and being tracked onto the public right-of-way.

(ii)

All surfaces shall be maintained in good condition free of weeds, dust, trash, and debris. All vehicular traffic areas shall be built according to the construction standards established by the City.

(6)

Parking Lot Landscaping.

Parking lots, excluding those accessory to a park, lake, reservoir, or other open space use, shall be landscaped pursuant to GJMC § 21.07.040.

(f)

A site plan for a proposed nonresidential use shall identify loading/unloading areas and shall be built and maintained in accordance with TEDS (GJMC Title 29).

(Ord. 5298, 1/21/2026; Ord. 5279, 10/1/2025; Ord. 5267, 7/16/2025; Ord. No. 5242, 12/4/2024; Ord. No. 5229, 8/21/2024; Ord. 5190, 12/20/2023)

§ 21.08.020 Bicycle parking and storage.

(a)

Amount Required.

(1)

Each nonresidential principal structure shall provide the following, depending on the category of the use as shown in Table 21.04-1: Principal Use Table:

Table 21.08-5: Minimum Bicycle Parking Spaces Required
Use or Use Category	Short-Term Spaces	Long-Term Spaces
Multi-unit dwelling	2 plus .05 per bedroom	2 plus .05 per bedroom
Food and beverage service, recreation and entertainment, and retail uses	2 plus 1 per 5,000 square feet of gross floor area	2 plus 1 per 12,000 square feet of gross floor area
Office uses	2 plus 1 per 20,000 square feet of gross floor area	2 plus 1 per 10,000 square feet gross floor area
Industrial uses*	2	2 plus 1 per 15,000 square feet internal gross floor area
All other nonresidential uses	2 plus 1 per 20,000 square feet of gross floor area	2 plus 1 per 12,000 square feet internal gross floor area
*Warehouse uses, including mini-warehouse, shall not be required to provide parking for the additional gross floor area used for storage only.

(2)

If more than 10 bicycle parking spaces are required, a minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall be designed to accommodate cargo bicycles or bicycles with trailers.

(b)

Location.

(1)

Short-Term Bicycle Spaces.

(i)

Short-term bicycle spaces shall be located within 50 feet from the main entrance of the principal building.

(ii)

Short-term bicycle racks shall be located so that they:

(A)

Are easily accessed from the street and protected from motor vehicles;

(B)

Are visible to passers-by to promote usage and enhance security;

(C)

Do not impede or interfere with pedestrian traffic or routine maintenance activities;

(D)

Do not block access to buildings, bus boarding or freight loading;

(E)

Allow reasonable clearance for opening of passenger-side doors of parked cars; and

(F)

Are covered, to the maximum extent practicable, where users will leave their bikes for a longer amount of time.

(2)

Long-Term Bicycle Parking.

Long-term bicycle parking shall be enclosed and secured to the maximum extent practicable. Enclosed bicycle parking includes but is not limited to: an area enclosed by a secure fence with a lockable entrance, a secure and accessible room in a building, a secure and accessible enclosure within a parking structure, or a cluster of bicycle lockers.

(c)

Design Standards.

(1)

No more than 50% of the required bicycle parking spaces may require the bicycle to be hung or parked vertically, rather than being parked with both tires on the ground.

(2)

Accounting for the length or width of a standard bicycle, the parking shall not reduce the minimum sidewalk width, as required by provisions of this Code and any applicable overlays.

(3)

Cargo bicycle and bicycle trailer parking spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet long and three feet wide.

(4)

A three-foot-wide aisle is required between rows of bicycle parking spaces or between a row of bicycle parking spaces and any wall or any other obstruction, as measured from the center of the bicycle rack. The edge of the bicycle rack shall be a minimum of three feet from the edge of curb or pavement along a roadway.

(5)

Bicycle racks shall be located on improved non-permeable surfaces and shall be anchored to the ground.

(6)

Bicycle racks shall provide two points of contact with the bicycle frame such as an inverted "U" or a post and ring. Wave, schoolyard, wheel well, bollard and spiral racks are prohibited.

(7)

Bicycle racks shall accommodate varied bicycle and styles, including electric bicycles and cargo bicycles, with greater clearance from obstructions, walkways, and other bicycle parking spaces to the maximum extent practicable.

(8)

Bicycle racks shall be constructed of rust-resistant, sturdy, and high-quality materials and designed so that they cannot be dissembled or tampered with.

(9)

Areas designated for bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only.

(d)

Alternative Bicycle Parking.

The Director may waive or reduce the requirements of this section pursuant to the following criteria:

(1)

The location and design standards may be waived or reduced if the applicant can demonstrate that unique or unusual characteristics exist on a development site; or

(2)

The quantity of required spaces may be reduced if existing bicycle parking facilities are located within the public right-of-way and within 100 feet of the building's main entrance, provided that a minimum of two bicycle parking spaces are provided on site.

(Ord. 5267, 7/16/2025; Ord. 5263, 6/18/2025; Ord. 5190, 12/20/2023)

§ 21.08.030 Electric vehicle charging facilities.

Where a permanent parking lot or structure is required for new development or the redevelopment of multi-unit dwellings or nonresidential uses, the lot or structure shall be provided with electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure in compliance with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code. For the purpose of this section, redevelopment shall include the replacement or addition of dwellings units or redevelopment or expansion that results in a 65% or greater increase of the gross square footage of an existing structure.

(Ord. 5267, 7/16/2025; Ord. 5190, 12/20/2023)