Chico planning commission backs engineering code updates, removes maze-gate standard for bike paths

Jul 17, 2025

The Chico Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt broad engineering updates to the Chico Municipal Code — covering Titles 10, 14, 16, 16R and 18R — and voted to remove a proposed standard that would have added maze-style bicycle gates, favoring more bike‑friendly alternatives.

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The Chico Planning Commission voted 4–3 on July 17 to recommend that the City Council adopt a suite of engineering updates to the Chico Municipal Code that change development and street‑design standards and to remove a proposed standard for maze‑style bicycle gates in favor of flexible bollards or other ADA‑compliant, bike‑friendly alternatives.

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