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Resolution Adding Title 8, Chapter 12 to the San Leandro Administrative Code, Establishing Guidelines for the Bicycle Rack Program
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WHEREAS, the City Council has created a Bicycle Rack Program to promote bicycle riding in San Leandro; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish guidelines for the establishment of the Bicycle Rack Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
1. Title 8, Chapter 12 Bicycle Rack Program is added to the San Leandro Administrative Code to read as follows:
§8.12.100 GENERAL. The Bicycle Rack Program is designated to address bicycle parking in the City-owned right-of-way throughout the city. The City receives numerous requests for bicycle racks. Therefore, this Program is in place to provide minimum criteria that must be met for a location to be considered for bicycle racks and also establishes guidelines for a Bicycle Rack Permit Program for bicycle racks that are installed by private property owners in the City-owned right-of-way.
§8.12.105 DEFINITIONS.
(a) Bicycle Rack. Street furniture used for bicycle parking that will support one or more bicycles and enable the user to lock the frame and wheels of the bicycle to prevent theft.
§8.12.110 INITIATION PROCESS. Requesting the installation of bicycle racks within the City-owned right-of-way and not on private properties may be initiated by City staff, property owners and residents. Requests are on a first-come, first-served basis.
§8.12.115 DESIGN AND PLAN CRITERIA. Bicycle racks shall be installed in the City-owned right-of-way based on following criteria:
(a) Minimum sidewalk width shall be 10 feet
(b) Minimum clearance to the face of curb shall be 3.5 feet
(c) Bicycle racks shall be at least 4 feet from trees, meters, benches, and other street furniture
(d) Bicycle racks shall be located within 50 feet of a main entrance
(e) An aisle at least 5 feet wide behind all bicycle racks shall be maintained
(f) Bicycl...
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