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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code iii. Bicycle Parking Station: Site-built structure designed for use as a secured bicycle parking facility. b. Bicycle racks or lockers must be securely anchored to the ground or building structure. c. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located on a level, concrete or pavement surface. d. Where feasible, bicycle racks shall be located in groups of two or more. 2. Location Criteria a. Bicycle parking shall be located in a safe, designated area and should be within fifty (50) feet of the primary building entrance. b. Bicycle racks shall be visible either from within the building or the public right-of-way. c. The location of such facilities shall be harmonious with the overall development plan. 3. Dimension Criteria. a. At least two (2) feet of clearance shall be provided from the centerline of each adjacent bicycle rack. b. An access aisle of at least five (5) feet shall be provided in each bicycle parking facility. c. Bicycle racks shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches from a wall to which they are parallel and thirty (30) inches from a wall which they are perpendicular. 4. Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces. For commercial uses, one bicycle parking space shall be provided for every twenty (20) automobile parking spaces. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces is required. 5. Reduction in the Number of Required Spaces. The number of bicycle parking spaces required may be reduced if the owner or occupant provides documentation that a lesser number of spaces will actually be needed than normally required by this Code and the City Council authorizes such lesser number after recommendation by the Planning Commission. The difference in the number of spaces provided and those required shall be shown on the approved site plans as “proof-of-bicycle parking” and shall be constructed if and when the need for such additional spaces arises. Section 1325 – General Regulations Adopted: November 13, 2006 Page 10 of 11