§ 16-705. Required number of bicycle spaces.

(a) In general.

(1) Bicycle parking spaces must be provided as indicated in Table 16-705: Required Bicycle Spaces.

(2) No bicycle parking is required for uses not listed in Table 16-705.

(3) Structures under 2,500 square feet in gross floor area are exempt from bicycle parking requirements.

(b) Minimum spaces.

In all cases where only 1 of either or both a long-term or short-term bicycle parking space would be required by a Table 16-705 calculation, a minimum of 2 long-term or short-term spaces, as the case may be, must be provided.

(c) Reduction after 1st 50 spaces.

After the first 50 bicycle parking spaces are provided, additional bicycle parking spaces required are at one-half of the space-per-unit listed.

(d) Partial deferral of spaces.

If the expected need for bicycle parking for a particular use is uncertain due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use, the Director of Planning may authorize the deferral of up to 50% of the bicycle parking spaces. Land area required for deferred bicycle parking spaces must be maintained in reserve.

(e) Motor vehicle parking offset.

(1) For every 8 required bicycle parking spaces that meet the short- or long-term bicycle parking standards, as set forth in Table 16-705 {"Required Bicycle Spaces"}, the motor vehicle parking required by this title may be reduced by 1 space.

(2) Existing parking may be converted to take advantage of this provision.