Bicycle Parking Requirements in Concord
All multifamily residential projects and nonresidential uses in the City of Concord must provide bicycle parking, as required by the Development Code [Section 18.160.120]. Short-term bicycle parking must equal five percent of the required vehicle parking spaces, with a minimum of two spaces per site, while long-term bicycle parking standards depend on the specific land use and are designed to accommodate employees, students, residents, and commuters staying longer than two hours.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements
Short-term bicycle parking is intended for visitors and shoppers staying at a site for less than four hours.
- Quantity: The number of short-term spaces must be equal to five percent of the required number of vehicle parking spaces [Section 18.160.120(A)(1)].
- Minimum: A minimum of two short-term bicycle parking spaces is required per site [Section 18.160.120(A)(1)].
- Location: Short-term bicycle parking must be located within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building it serves [Section 18.160.120(A)(2)]. In multi-tenant shopping centers, bike parking must be within 50 feet of the main entrance to each anchor store [Section 18.160.120(A)(2)].
- Design/Dimensions: Each space must include a stationary device to secure the frame and one wheel. Spaces must be at least two feet wide and six feet long, with a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance [Section 18.160.120(A)(3), (A)(4)].
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements
Long-term bicycle parking is required for multifamily projects and nonresidential uses to serve individuals staying for more than two hours [Section 18.160.120(B)].
| Land Use Category | Long-Term Bicycle Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses | Minimum of one space per four residential units, unless a separate enclosed garage space is provided for each unit [Section 18.160.120(B)(1)(a)]. |
| Public Facilities, Schools, Places of Public Assembly | Ratio of 10 percent of the required number of vehicle parking spaces [Section 18.160.120(B)(1)(b)]. |
| Other Uses | Any establishment with 25 or more employees must provide spaces at a ratio of 10 percent of the required number of vehicle spaces [Section 18.160.120(B)(1)(c)]. |
Long-Term Security and Accessibility
- Location: Secure, long-term parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves, generally in close proximity to the main or employee entrance [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)].
- Coverage: At least 50 percent of required long-term bicycle parking must be covered, provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs, awnings, in bicycle lockers, or under other structures [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(a)].
- Security Facilities: Long-term parking must be provided via:
- An enclosed bicycle locker [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(b)(i)].
- A fenced, covered, locked, or guarded bicycle storage area [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(b)(ii)].
- A rack or stand inside a building within view of an attendant or security guard or visible from employee work areas [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(b)(iii)].
- Dimensions: Spaces must be a minimum of two feet wide and six feet long, accessible by a five-foot-wide aisle [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(c)].
Shower and Locker Requirements
New buildings or additions resulting in a total floor area exceeding the thresholds in Table 18.160.120 must provide showers and dressing areas for each gender, and at least one locker per required bicycle space [Section 18.160.120(B)(2)(d)].
| Type of Land Use | One Shower for Each Gender | One Additional Shower for Each Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Office, Business Park Uses | 50,000 to 150,000 (sf) | Each 100,000 (sf) over 150,000 |
| Retail, Personal Service, Restaurants | 100,000 to 300,000 (sf) | Each 200,000 (sf) over 300,000 |
| Manufacturing, Light Industrial | 50,000 to 150,000 (sf) | Each 100,000 (sf) over 150,000 |
Sections Cited
- Section 18.160.120 (Bicycle parking)
- Table 18.160.120 (Number of Showers Required for Specified Building Floor Area)