§ 35-698. Parking of shared small vehicles; parking of privately-owned electric-assisted bicycles and scooters.

(a)

Shared small vehicles shall be parked upright on hard surfaces in the area of the sidewalk closest to the travel lanes, beside a bicycle rack or in another area specifically designated for bicycle parking, or on the street next to an unmarked curb.

(b)

Shared small vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to block pedestrian movement on the sidewalk; any fire hydrant, call box, or other emergency facility; bus bench; or utility pole or box. The sidewalk shall have a minimum of four feet of clear space for pedestrian movement.

(c)

Shared small vehicles may be parked on blocks without sidewalks only if the travel lane(s) and a six-foot pedestrian clear zone are not impeded.

(d)

Shared small vehicles shall not be parked directly adjacent to or within the following areas, such that access is impeded:

(1)

Transit zones, including bus stops, shelters, passenger waiting areas and bus layover and staging zones, except at existing bicycle racks;

(2)

Loading zones;

(3)

Disabled parking zone;

(4)

Street furniture that requires pedestrian access (for example—benches, parking pay stations, bus shelters, transit information signs, etc.);

(5)

Curb ramps;

(6)

Entryways; and

(7)

Driveways.

(e)

Privately owned electric-assisted bicycles and electric-assisted scooters shall be parked areas specifically designated for bicycle parking. Privately owned electric-assisted bicycles and electric-assisted scooters shall not be parked on the sidewalk, in the right-of-way, or in any of the areas prohibited in section 35-698.

(Ord. No. O-2-19 , § 1, 2-14-2019)