D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1214

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 18-1214 - BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

1214.1 All existing residential buildings with eight (8) or more units shall provide secure bicycle parking spaces for the storage of bicycles in operable condition.

1214.2 Each existing residential building covered by§ 1214.1 shall provide a reasonable number of bicycle parking spaces within thirty (30) days after written request from one (1) or more tenants or property owners. A reasonable number shall be defined as the lesser of either:

(a) One (1) bicycle parking space for each three (3) residential units; or

(b) Enough bicycle parking to meet the requested demand.

1214.3 If a complaint of noncompliance with this requirement is filed with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) by one or more residents, DDOT shall facilitate discussions between the parties to determine the number of bicycle parking spaces that the residential building will provide. If the resident(s) and residential building cannot reach an agreement, DDOT shall make a determination of the number of bicycle parking spaces that the residential building shall provide.

1214.4 All new residential buildings with eight (8) or more units shall have at least one (1) secure bicycle parking space for each three (3) residential units.

1214.5 All substantially rehabilitated buildings with eight (8) or more units shall have at least one (1) secure bicycle parking space for each three (3) residential units or the same number of secure parking spaces as were in the building before the rehabilitation, whichever is greater.

1214.6 Where it can be demonstrated that providing sufficient bicycle parking spaces required under§ 1214.2 or § 1214.4 is not physically practical, that undue economic hardship would result from strict compliance with the regulation, or that the nature of the building use is such that bicycle parking spaces would not be used, the District Department of Transportation Bicycle Program Office may grant, upon written application of the owner of the building, an appropriate exemption or reduced level of compliance. In such cases, the Bicycle Program Office shall issue to the building owner a written certificate documenting the exemption or reduced level of compliance.

1214.7 Any residential buildings that have been exempted from the requirements of this section due to the nature of the use of the building shall provide a minimum number of bicycle parking spaces equal to at least five percent (5%) of the number of people employed in the building or one (1) space, whichever is greater.

1214.8 The following types of buildings are exempt from the requirements of this section, in addition to those exempted under§ 1214.6:

(a) Elderly housing buildings;

(b) Assisted living facilities; and

(c) Nursing homes.

1214.9 A residential building shall be deemed new or substantially rehabilitated if the building permit is issued on or after the date of the publication of these rules.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1214

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 12281 (November 28, 2014)