Perspectives on getting from A to B on a bicycle in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
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Bicycles appear in 15 sections of the City of Daytona Beach Land Development Code
Extracted from the City of Daytona Beach Land Development Code approved January 21, 2015 and effective March 1, 2015.
Article 4: Zoning Districts
Section 4.2 Residential Base Zoning Districts
Subsection 4.2.A General Purposes of Residential Base Zoning Districts
The Residential (R) base zoning districts established in this section
are intended to provide a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant
environment in which to live and recreate. More specifically, they are
intended to:
5. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular access and circulation and
promote bicycle-, pedestrian-, and transit-friendly neighborhoods;
Article 4: Zoning Districts
Section 4.8 Planned Development Zoning Districts
Subsection 4.8.B General Standards for All Planned Development Districts
1. PD PLAN/AGREEMENT
The PD Plan/Agreement shall:
f. Identify the on-site transportation circulation system, including
the general location of all public and private streets, existing or
projected transit corridors, and pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and
how they will connect with existing and planned City systems;
Article 4: Zoning Districts
Section 4.8 Planned Development Zoning Districts
Subsection 4.8.B General Standards for All Planned Development Districts
6. ON-SITE PUBLIC FACILITIES
c. Modifications to Street Standards
i. The PD Plan/Agreement provides for separation of vehicular,
pedestrian, and bicycle traffic;
Article 6: Development Standards Section
6.2 Off-Street Parking and Loading Subsection
6.2.E Vehicle Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zones, Stacking Spaces, and stacking Lanes
6.2.E.3 Design and Layout
Required stacking spaces are subject to the following design and layout standards:
iii. Stacking spaces shall not impede onsite or offsite bicycle or
pedestrian traffic movements.
Article 6: Development Standards Section
6.2 Off-Street Parking and Loading Subsection
6.2.G Reduced Parking Requirements for Parking Demand Reduction Strategies
6.2.G.1 Transit Accessibility
b. Transportation Demand Management Activities
The TDM plan shall provide at least three of the following
transportation demand management activities:
i. Establishment of a development-specific website that provides
multi-modal transportation information such as real-time
travel/traffic information, bus schedules and maps, and logging of
alternative commutes (e.g., bicycle, pedestrian, carpool, and
vanpool).
Article 6: Development Standards Section
6.2 Off-Street Parking and Loading Subsection
6.2.G Reduced Parking Requirements for Parking Demand Reduction Strategies
3. SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR BICYCLE COMMUTERS
The City staff may authorize up to a five percent reduction in the
minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 6.2.C.1,
Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces, for developments that
provide both of the following:
a. A proportionate percentage reduction in vehicle spaces for bicycle
parking spaces provided up to a five percent maximum. For example, if
50 vehicle spaces are required, a four percent reduction in vehicle
spaces (two spaces) is permitted if two bicycle spaces are provided;
and
b. Shower and dressing areas for employees.
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.2 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Subsection 6.2.H General Design Standards for Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas
6.2.H.5 Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking racks shall be solid metal or PVC stationary racks or structures of similar quality and function that are anchored with a concrete base, and designed to allow securing of the frame and wheel of the bicycle
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.3 Mobility and Access
Subsection 6.3.D Multimodal Transportation System
Access and circulation systems associated with a development shall
provide for multiple travel modes (vehicular, transit, bicycle, and
pedestrian), as appropriate to the development’s size, character, and
relationship to existing and planned community transportation
systems. Vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access and
circulation systems shall be coordinated and integrated as necessary
to offer the development’s occupants and visitors improved
transportation choices while enhancing safe and efficient mobility
throughout the development and the community.
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.3 Mobility and Access
Subsection 6.3.G Vehicular Access and Connectivity
5. ACCESSWAY LAYOUT AND DESIGN
b. Coordination with Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Access and
Circulation i. The vehicular access and circulation system of a
development located on a site abutting an existing or planned transit
route shall accommodate a transit stop and other associated facilities
unless the City staff determines that adequate transit facilities
already exist to serve the needs of the development. ii. The
vehicular access and circulation system of a development shall be
coordinated with the bicycle and pedestrian access and circulation
systems within and adjacent to the development to minimize conflicts.
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.13 Community Form Standards
Subsection 6.13.A Purpose and Intent
6. Reduce interference with through traffic by other vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians entering, leaving, and crossing streets.
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.13 Community Form Standards
Subsection 6.13.D Internal Street Connectivity
4. PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS REQUIRED
a. A right-of-way eight-feet-wide for pedestrian/bicycle access
between a cul-de-sac head or street turnaround and the sidewalk system
of the closest adjacent street or pedestrian pathway (as shown in
Figure 6.13.D.4: Pedestrian connections.) shall be required whenever
the City staff determines a proposed cul-de-sac or street turnaround:
i. Is in close proximity with significant pedestrian generators or
destinations such as schools, parks, trails, employment centers, or
similar features; or
ii. Creates an unreasonable impediment to pedestrian circulation.
Article 7: Subdivision and Infrastructure
Section 7.2 Required Infrastructure
Subsection 7.2.E Sidewalks
Sidewalks and bicycle travel and access areas are required on both
sides of all streets in accordance with this subsection.
1. SIDEWALKS
a. Subdivision
Sidewalks shall be constructed in all new subdivisions at the time of plat approval.
b. Site Plan
Sidewalks in existing subdivisions shall be constructed
along any right-of-way adjacent to the development, between the
development and the paved roadway. Sidewalks shall logically extend
and connect to existing sidewalks, or connect the new development with
existing or proposed sidewalks in the right-of-way.
2. BICYCLE FACILITIES
a. Bicycle travel and access areas shall be coordinated with general
vehicular traffic and directed to provide safe access to bicycle
parking areas, main entrances, and other appropriate focal points.
b. Bicycle travel areas shall be provided as paved shoulders four feet
in width along streets where curbing is not required. On curbed
streets, the curb lanes shall be 12 feet in width, measured from the
edge of roadway pavement (not including the curb and gutter section).
3. MODIFICATION OF SIDEWALK OR BICYCLE REQUIREMENTS
a. Where installation of sidewalks or bicycle areas is not appropriate
at the time of development, in lieu of installation the developer may
pay the estimated installation costs to the City. The City shall
install the improvements when conditions warrant.
b. All or a portion of the sidewalk requirements may be waived for
infill developments on previously subdivided lots generally located
east of Clyde Morris Blvd. where there are no existing sidewalks in
the area.
Article 11: Definitions and Interpretation
Section 11.5 Terms and Uses Defined
BIKE RACK
A bike rack is a stand used for mounting and securing bicycles when not in use.
PARK OR GREENWAY
A park consists of land used for recreation, exercise, sports,
education, rehabilitation, or similar activities, or a land area
intended to enhance the enjoyment of natural features or natural
beauty, specifically excluding commercially operated amusement
parks. A greenway is a linear park that links various parts of the
community with bicycle and facilities such as bicycle paths and
footpaths.
PERSONAL OR HOUSEHOLD GOODS REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of repair services for TVs, bicycles, clocks, watches, shoes, guns, canvas products, appliances, and office equipment—including tailor, locksmith, and upholsterer servicesa
Appendix A: Application Submittal Requirements
Additional Application Requirements for Site PlanZoning District
N. Traffic Plan
1. A traffic circulation plan shall be submitted identifying all
ingress/egress locations, parking spaces, traffic flow directions,
service drives, loading/unloading zones, fire lanes, pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, pole-mounted luminaries with type and wattage,
drop-off areas, and dumpster locations. Dimensions for all vehicular
use, pedestrian and bicycle areas, including roadway curve and corner
radii, shall be clearly shown. All required off-site traffic
improvements shall be shown on the traffic plan prior to final
approval.
Appendix A: Application Submittal Requirements
Additional Application Requirements for Concept Plan for Subdivision
At the preapplication conference, the applicant shall provide a
concept plan drawn to a scale of 1 inch =100 feet. The concept plan is
intended to be a simple drawing sufficient to make a fair presentation
of the proposed development. It shall show tentative street layout,
approximate right-of-way widths, lot arrangements, drainage and
utility easements, sites for schools, parks, churches, existing
structures, canals and waterways, wooded areas, approximate number of
acres devoted to each use, total acreage, average lot size,
approximate number of lots, existing zoning, and other appropriate
information.
Additional Application Requirements for Minor Subdivisions and
Preliminary Subdivision Plans
B. The following supporting documents shall be submitted, with required information shown graphically, by notes, or by exhibits:
7. Street names and locations, dimension and purpose of proposed and
existing rights-of-way, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, easements,
and waterways on the land to be subdivided and on the land adjoining
for at least 150 feet.
15. Typical cross section of proposed grading, roadways, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and other similar areas.
Appendix A: Application Submittal Requirements
Additional Application Requirements for Recording of Final PlatZoning District
D. Supporting documents shall be submitted, including a composite
utility map and the following information, construction plans, and
engineering drawings:
1. Plan and profile drawings showing all streets, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, outfall ditches, sidewalks, bicycle facilities,
bulkheads, and any other public improvements.
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