Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Associate Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Process for Installation of Bicycle Racks
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff will provide a report and answer questions regarding the process for installing bicycle racks for private and public projects.
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DISCUSSION
During the BPAC Meeting of June 27th, 2023, commissioners requested additional information regarding the process for installing bicycle racks within the City. The commission asked how bicycle racks are reviewed for private and public projects before installation. Public projects, such as installation of facilities within sidewalks, streets, or parks are facilitated through the Engineering Department who uses their Engineering Standards to determine the appropriate size, design, and dimensions of these facilities. Engineering staff (or their consultants) also review the location and placement of facilities to comply with Federal, State, and local requirements for ingress/egress clearance, accessibility, and path-of-travel requirements. In some situations, the Engineering Department will reach-out to the BPAC for their suggestions, but they are not required to refer all projects to the BPAC for their review.
For projects on private property, there are several factors to consider. If a project is considered principally permitted per the City's Zoning Ordinance, then a developer may proceed directly to the building permit stage without obtaining a land use permit from the Planning Division, but they are still required to comply with bicycle requirements from the City's Zoning Ordinance and California Green Building Code. If a project requires discretionary approval from the Planning Division then a committee, commission, or City Council will review the proposal at a conceptual level with a site plan showing vehicle access, parking lot layout, and building placement. These proposals are not necessarily expected to be finalized or drawn in ful...
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