Background
On February 15, 2011, the City Council adopted the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. On April 5, 2011, the City Council directed Community Development staff to proceed with zoning code amendments for bicycle parking requirements for new and redevelopment projects.
There were several key objectives for the Zoning Code amendment:
- Provide clear requirements for bicycle parking, short term and long term, based on land use.
- Make bicycle parking requirements independent of vehicle parking requirements so that bicycle parking is triggered for uses that may not require vehicle parking.
- Relate bicycle parking ratios to vehicle parking ratios to be consistent with Santa Rosa’s parking needs.
- Ensure that new bicycle parking is designed to be functional and properly located while providing design flexibility.
Public Review Process
The draft Zoning Code amendments are identified in “Exhibit A.” Changes are indicated in strike outs and red text. The following public meetings are planned to discuss the proposal:
July 21, 2011 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Meeting – Discussion and comments.
August 11, 2011 – Planning Commission Meeting –Public hearing and recommendation to the Council about the proposed Zoning Code text amendment
September 2011 – City Council Meeting (Precise date TBD)
Contact Information
If you have questions or comments about the proposed Bicycle Parking Zoning Code Text Amendments, please contact Erin Morris, Senior Planner, by email at emorris@srcity.org or by phone at 707/543-3273. Written comments can also be sent to:
Erin Morris, Senior Planner
City of Santa Rosa
Community Development
100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 3
Santa Rosa, CA 95404