HomeMy WebLinkAbout2614 Street Width/Bike ParkingORDINANCE NO. 2614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND AMENDING THE ASHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE -- LAND USE ORDINANCE -- WITH RESPECT TO
STREET WIDTH STANDARDS AND BICYCLE PARKING SPACE
STANDARDS.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 18.80.020 B. 2. of the Ashland Municipal Code shall be replaced
in its entirety to read as follows:
"2.
The minimum right-of-way and improvement width of streets shall be not
less than the following, subject to provisions noted below:
Type of Street
MAJOR ARTERIAL
Minimum Right-of-way
90'
Improvement type
Center landscaped median, 8 feet
One turning lane, center, 12 feet
Two inside lanes, 12 feet
Two outside lanes, 12 feet
Two bikelanes, striped, 4 feet, (exclusive
of curb and gutter)
Two parkrows, 4 feet
Two sidewalks, 5 feet
Two curb & gutters of appropriate size and design
TOTAL IMPROVEMENT, 86 feet + curb and gutter
MINOR ARTERIAL
70'
Two combination driving and bike lanes, 15 feet,
(exclusive of curb and gutter)
Two parking lanes, 8 feet
Two parkrows, 4 feet
Two sidewalks, 5 feet
Two curb and gutters of appropriate size and design
TOTAL IMPROVEMENT, 64 feet + curb and gutter
COLLECTOR
60'
Two combination driving and bike lanes, 13 feet,
(exclusive of curb and gutter)
Two parking lanes, 8 feet
Two sidewalks, 4 feet
Two curbs and gutters of appropriate size and design
TOTAL IMPROVEMENT, 50 feet + curb and gutter
RESIDENTIAL
47'
Two driving lanes, 10 feet (exclusive of curb and gutter)
Two parking lanes, 8 feet (optional)
One sidewalk, 4 feet
One curb and gutter of appropriate size and design
TOTAL IMPROVEMENT, 40 feet + curb and gutter
When minimum right of way is not available for construction of a street, improvements shall be
deleted in the following order:
a) center landscape median
b) park rows
c) auto parking lanes"
SECTION 2. Section 18.88.050 A. 1. of the Ashland Municipal Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
"1. Collector: A collector street is a street that is designated as such in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. A collector street must include on the street parking in curbside
lanes. Any collector street or other street that has an actual or anticipated traffic flow
of 800 VTD or greater shall be constructed to the Collector Standards contained in
18.80.020 B. 2."
SECTION 3. Section 18.92.040 of the Ashland Municipal Code shall be replaced in its entirety
to read as follows:
"18.92.040 Bicycle Parking.
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Every residential occupancy of more than two units per structure, and not
containing a garage, shall provide one sheltered bicycle parking space(s) for each
residential unit.
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All occupancies, with the exception of A above and the downtown overlay area,
shall provide a minimum of two sheltered bike parking spaces.
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In addition, all occupancies which require off street parking, except as specifically
noted, shall provide one bicycle parking space for every 5 required auto parking
spaces. Fractional spaces shall be rounded up to the next whole space.
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All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures shall provide a
minimum of one bicycle parking space for every, five auto parking spaces.
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Elementary, Junior High, Middle and High Schools shall provide one sheltered
bicycle parking space for every ten students.
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Colleges, universities, and trade schools shall provide one bicycle parking space
for every five required auto parking spaces, of which one half is to be sheltered.
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No bicycle parking spaces required by this standard shall be rented or leased,
however, a refundable deposit fee may be charged. This does not preclude a bike
parking rental business.
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Any construction, renovation, or alteration of an existing use or portion of use
that is non-conforming which has a building permit value, as determined by the
Building Official, which exceeds 50% of the value of the land and structures as
determined by the Jackson County Assessor, will be required to file a Staff
Advisor Site Review and bring the property into conformance with the above
regulations.
I. Bicycle Parking Design Standards
1) The salient concern is that bicycle parking be visible and convenient to cyclists
and that it provides sufficient security from theft and damage.
2) Bicycle parking requirements can be met in any of the following ways:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
providing a bicycle storage room, bicycle lockers, or racks inside the
building.
providing bicycle lockers or racks in an accessory parking structure,
underneath an awning or marquee, or outside the main building.
providing bicycle racks on the public right of way. This must be
approved by City of Ashland Public Works Department.
providing secure storage space inside the building.
3) Bicycle parking located outside a structure shall be provided in a manner that
makes access as convenient as auto parking.
4) Required bicycle parking spaces located out of doors shall be visible enough
to provide security.
5) An aisle for bicycle maneuvering shall be provided and maintained beside or
between each row of bicycle parking. This aisle shall be at least 5 feet wide.
6) Each required bicycle parking space shall be accessible without moving
another bicycle.
7) Areas set aside for required bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and
reserved for bicycle parking only.
8) A bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of six feet long by 3 feet wide by
4 feet high. (Commercial bike lockers are acceptable according to manufacturer's
specifications.)
9) Sheltered parking shall mean protected from all precipitation.
J. Bicycle Parking Rack Standards
1) Bicycle parking racks or lockers shall be anchored securely.
2) The intent of this subsection is to ensure that required bicycle racks are
designed so that bicycles may be securely locked to them without undue
inconvenience and will be reasonably safeguarded from intentional or accidental
damage.
(a)
Bicycle racks shall hold bicycles securely by means of the frame.
The frame shall be supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed
or fall to one side in a manner that will damage the wheels.
(b) Bicycle racks shall accommodate:
(i) locking the frame and both wheels to the rack with a high-
security U-shaped shackle lock, if the bicyclists removes the front
wheel; and
(ii) locking the frame and one wheel to the rack with a high-security
U-shaped shackle lock, if the bicyclists leaves both wheels on the
bicycle; and
(iii) locking the frame and both wheels to the rack with a chain or
cable not longer than 6 feet without removal of the front wheel.
(c)
The City Engineer shall determine whether a rack meets the
requirements of this section.
(d)
The City Engineer shall keep on file a list of approved bicycle racks
and structures. The City Engineer shall consult with the Ashland
Bicycle Commission regarding the approval of a bicycle rack or
structure for the list of standard approved bicycle racks."
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X, Section 2(C)
of the City Charter on the 5th day of February, 1991, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this
/~ ~tday of ~'/L~-~ ~,~ ~y, 1991.
Nan E. Fianklin
City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
day of ~v,_~_~-~ff. , 1991.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor