3. STANDARDS OF DESIGN.
a. Dimensions. Parking spaces shall contain at least 160 square feet, excluding drives, lanes or aisles, and be provided with an unobstructed access lane thereto from a public street, alley or other open space approved by the commissioner, except that spaces designated for compact cars shall contain at least 120 square feet. A minimum of 50% of the required parking spaces in a parking area shall be designated for compact cars.
b. Paving. All areas used for the parking of motor vehicles or trailers shall have paved or approved surfaces, as required in s. 252-74. The use of permeable paving, as defined in s. 200-08-68.5, is encouraged for all parking spaces provided above the minimum number required by this chapter.
c. Bicycle Parking Spaces. For each required bicycle parking space, a stationary object shall be provided to which a user can secure the frame and both wheels of a bicycle with a 6-foot cable and lock. The stationary object may be either a freestanding bicycle rack or a wall-mounted bracket, shall be located within 60 feet of the main entrance of the building it serves, and may be located between the street curb and the building, subject to the approval of the commissioner of public works. As an alternative, the following alternative bicycle parking facilities may be provided:
c-1. Enclosed bicycle lockers. c-2. A 3-point bicycle rack which secures the frame and both wheels of each bike. c-3. A fenced, covered, locked or guarded bicycle storage area. Such area shall be large enough that each of the required bicycle parking spaces can accommodate a bicycle with a 3-foot handlebar width, a height of 3.5 feet from the bottom of the wheel to the top of the handlebar, and a length of 6 feet from the front of the from wheel to the back of the rear wheel.
d. Illumination. Parking spaces and areas shall comply with the illumination standards of s. 295-409.
e. Landscaping. Parking spaces and areas, and their required setbacks, shall comply with the applicable requirements of s. 295-405.
f. Motorcycle Parking Spaces. Each motorcycle parking space shall measure at least 4 feet wide and 32 square feet in total area. Five motorcycle parking spaces may be provided in lieu of any required automobile parking space. Motorcycle parking spaces provided in lieu of an automobile parking space need not be contiguous.