D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-2910

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 11-2910 - BICYCLE PARKING
2910.1

Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a minimum as follows:

Type of use

Indoor Spaces

Outdoor spaces

Residential

One for every three units

One for every twenty units, with a minimum of two

Non-residential

One for every 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of two

One for every 40,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of two

Retail/service

One for every 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of two

One for every 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of two

2910.2

All bicycle parking spaces shall be well lit and provide convenient access to the uses they are intended to serve.

2910.3

Outdoor spaces may be provided in public space subject to the approval of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).

2910.4

All required bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of two feet (2 ft.) in width and six feet (6 ft.) in length.

2910.5

An aisle five feet (5 ft.) in width shall be provided between rows of bicycle parking spaces and the perimeter of the area devoted to bicycle parking.

2910.6

If a room or common locker not divided into individual spaces is used to meet these requirements, twelve square feet (12 sq. ft.) of floor area shall be considered the equivalent of one (1) bicycle parking space. Where manufactured metal lockers or racks are provided, each locker or stall devoted to bicycle parking shall be counted as one (1) bicycle parking space.

2910.7

Signs shall be posted stating where bicycle parking spaces are located in each building or structure where bicycle parking spaces are required. The signs shall be located in a prominent place at each entrance to the building or structure. The sign shall have a white background with black lettering that is no less than two inches (2 in.) in height.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-2910

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 4788, 4799 (June 3, 2011)
Authority: The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (the "Commission"), pursuant to its authority under §§ 1 and 3 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, 799; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-641.01 and 6-641.0 ).