HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9639 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9639
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council June 3, 2014
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS RELATING
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The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide information concerning proposed amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance relating to the installation of bicycle parking. The City Council adopted
bicycle parking requirements in 2010. Bicycle parking helps create a more orderly appearance
and prevents bicycles from being locked to unacceptable objects such as trees and hand railings.
Staff is seeking to amend the ordinance based on developer feedback in order to increase
development flexibility, assist in expediting plan review, and clarify certain requirements. Staff
believes these changes will not negatively affect the implementation of the Bike Fort Worth plan.
Proposed amendments include:
• Cap the number of required bicycle racks at a maximum of eight for non-residential
commercial uses. Eight racks provide parking capacity for 16 bicycles. The current
ordinance does not cap the maximum number required, and large-scale commercial
developers have found the bicycle parking requirement to be cost and space prohibitive.
• Eliminate the bicycle rack requirement for multifamily residential outside of Mixed-Use,
Urban Residential and Form Based Districts. Bicycle racks required under the ordinance
are appropriate for short-term trips for customers and guests. The racks are not
appropriate for long-term, secure and weatherproof storage desired by residents. It is
anticipated that residents in Mixed-Use, Urban Residential and Form Based Districts will
have more visitors arrive by bicycle than those in other areas.
• Modify the bicycle rack calculation for public and private schools to align with national
standards.
• Clarify requirements for change of use permits.
On May 19, staff briefed the Development Advisory Committee on the proposed amendments.
The committee had no concerns or modifications. Staff is scheduled to brief the Zoning
Commission on June 11, 2014. Public hearings on the amendment would be held by the Zoning
Commission on July 9, 2014, and by the City Council on August 5, 2014.
Should you have any questions, please contact Julia McCleeary, Senior Planner, Planning and
Development Department at 817-392-2593.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS