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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts›Article 18

Sec. 38-120. Bicycle Parking.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A. Bicycle Parking -- Where Required. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in C and PS districts as required by this section.

  • B. Bicycle Parking -- Number Required.

    1. Public and Semipublic Use Classifications. As specified by use permit.

    2. Commercial Use Classifications. Two percent of the requirement for automobile parking spaces, except for the following classifications, which are exempt:

      • a. Ambulance Services;

      • b. Animal Boarding and Animal Grooming;

      • c. Catering Services;

      • d. Commercial Filming;

      • e. Horticulture, Limited;

      • f. Funeral and Interment Services;

      • g. Swap Meets, Recurring;

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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  • h. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services (all classifications).

  • C. Bicycle Parking -- Design Requirements.

For each bicycle parking space required, a stationary object shall be provided to which a user can secure both wheels and the frame 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. The following alternative facilities may be provided, subject to approval of the Community Development Director: (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)

  1. An enclosed bicycle locker; or

  2. A fenced, covered, locked or guarded bicycle storage area. Spacing of the bicycle units shall be figured on a handle width of three feet, distance from bottom of wheel to top of handlebar, three feet six inches, and a maximum wheel distance of 6 feet. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. ▸Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
      Overview
      1. Article 17
      2. ▸Article 18
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-113. Specific Purposes.
        2. Sec. 38-114. Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loa…
        3. Sec. 38-115. Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.
        4. Sec. 38-116. Adjustments to Parking Standards.
        5. Sec. 38-117. Reduced Parking for Other Uses.
        6. Sec. 38-118. Parking In-Lieu Payments.
        7. Sec. 38-119. Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.
        8. Sec. 38-120. Bicycle Parking.
        9. Sec. 38-121. Size and Access.
        10. Sec. 38-122. Design Standards.
        11. Sec. 38-123. Parking Area Screening: Walls and Fences.
        12. Sec. 38-124. Lighting.
        13. Sec. 38-125. Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
        14. Sec. 38-126. Safe Parking Program.
      3. Article 19
      4. Article 20 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
      5. Article 20A
    8. Part V — Administration

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