New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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22.9.A Location

1.  The bicycle parking area shall be convenient to building entrances and street access, but may not interfere with normal pedestrian and vehicle traffic. 

2.  Bicyclists shall not be required to travel over stairs to access parking.

3.  All required bicycle spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use.  Required bicycle spaces may be located on a lot other than the same lot as the use, provided such spaces are located within fifty (50) feet of the main entrance of the use. The property owner may also make suitable arrangement with the Department of Public Works to place bike parking spaces in the public right-of-way. Parking in the public right-of-way shall be within fifty (50) feet of the main entrance of the use, except where otherwise authorized pursuant to Article 22, Section 22.5.C.

4.  Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located no more than fifty (50) feet from the principal building entrance and at the same grade as the sidewalk or an accessible route, except where otherwise authorized pursuant to Article 22, Section 22.5.C.

5.  Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located in a covered area that is easily accessible from the public-right-of-way and building entrances.

6.  Required bicycle parking for residential uses may be provided in garages, storage rooms, and other resident-accessible, secure areas. Spaces within dwelling units or on balconies do not count toward satisfying bicycle parking requirements.  

FIGURE 22-6: LOCATION OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES

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Ord. 29126, 8-12-22, ZD016/22