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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1400, entitled "Parking and Loading Facilities," by adding a new Section providing for bicycle parking, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-1400. PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES.
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ยง 14-1401. General Provisions.
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(4) Bicycle Parking.
(a) Definitions. In this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
(.1) Bicycle Parking Space. A single space provided for locking a single bicycle to a rack element or in a bicycle storage facility.
(.2) Bicycle Rack. One or more rack elements joined on any common base or arranged in a regular array and fastened to a common mounting service.
(.3) Bicycle Storage Facility. A shed, storage room, locker or similar facility designed to hold one or more bicycles.
(.4) Rack Element. The part of a bicycle rack that supports one bicycle.
(b) Required Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for any new building, any change in use, or any addition or extension that increases the area of an existing building by more than ten (10) percent of the gross floor area. Such parking shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
(.1) Commercial, industrial, office, retail or service uses. Two (2)
spaces plus fifteen (15) percent of the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required;
(.2) Multiple-family dwellings. One space for every three (3) units;
(.3) Public or commercial recreation uses. Thirty-five (35) percent of the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required;
(.4) Schools. One (1) space for every three (3) students;
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