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City councilpassed bicycle-parking amendment returns to commission; commercial racks to be placed closer to entrances
Summary
One Century Code amendment adjusts bicycle-parking distance requirements; staff explained the change increases the allowable distance in the ordinance overall but council directed a shorter distance for commercial retail and grocery entrances so racks sit closer to primary doors.
Staff told the commission the bicycle-parking amendment revises the required distance of bicycle racks from a principal entrance. Noel said the original code language included a 50-foot standard and that the councilon July 22 agreed to keep 50 feet for residential contexts but reduce the distance for commercial uses so racks are closer to primary entrances.
Noel described the change as responsive to home builders who asked for flexibility in siting racks (for example, to locate them to the side and out of primary sight lines). The councilrecommended the reduced distance for commercial destinations to improve usability and security for cyclists; the commission voted to forward the amendment to council.
