The intent of this section is to improve mobility and access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in Bainbridge Island. All development shall comply with the development standards of RCW 58.17.110(1) and all long, short, and large lot subdivisions shall comply with the road and pedestrian access standards in BIMC 17.12.040.E.

A. Circulation and Walkways. The following standards shall apply to multifamily and nonresidential development.

1. Parking lots and driveways shall provide well-defined, safe and efficient circulation for motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

2. Landscaped islands with raised curbs shall be used to define entrances from public rights-of-way, define pedestrian walkways from the public rights-of-way to all buildings, define ends of parking aisles and indicate the pattern of circulation. Curb cuts or grates can be incorporated to allow water to enter stormwater facilities and LID BMPs.

3. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided around buildings to the extent necessary to assure safe access to the building from parking areas and the public right-of-way. Where appropriate, as determined by the approving body, pedestrian walkways may be required to assure safe access to adjacent properties.

4. Internal walkways shall be surfaced with nonskid hard surfaces, such as permeable pavement, meet accessibility requirements and be designed to provide a minimum of five feet of unobstructed width. Where walkways cross vehicular driving lanes, the walkways shall be constructed of contrasting materials or with maintained painted markings. Walkways shall be curbed and raised six inches above adjacent vehicular surface grade, except where the walkway crosses vehicular driving lanes or is required to meet accessibility standards and at inlets to stormwater facilities and LID BMPs.

5. To provide connectivity between adjacent trails/walkways, pedestrian walkways may be required.

B. Bicycle Facilities. The following requirements apply to multifamily and nonresidential developments.

1. Except as provided in subsection B.2 of this section, all parking facilities, except those serving single-family residences (including any use accessory thereto), shall contain bicycle parking facilities that allow secure locking of both the frame and wheels of a bicycle. One bicycle space shall be provided for every five parking spaces with a minimum of four spaces provided for each parking lot.

2. An applicant may request, and the director may approve, a reduction or waiver of the requirements of subsection B.1 of this section, based on the following considerations: (a) the population to be served by the proposed use and the likelihood of demand for the bicycle facilities by that population, (b) the provision of alternative on-site area available for bicycle storage or security, or (c) the operational characteristics of a proposed use and their effect on the likelihood or suitability of bicycle use.

3. In the central core, gateway, and ferry terminal districts, up to 40 percent of the required bicycle parking spaces may be met off site if the spaces are within 300 feet walking distance of the edge of the development parcel.

C. Transit Accommodation. In the B/I, Mixed Use Town Center, NC, High School Road, and residential zone districts, a proposed site plan shall accommodate bus stops along public rights-of-way in locations identified by relevant transit authorities. Any condition imposed shall be based on an individualized determination of the nature and extent of anticipated impacts of the proposed development. (Ord. 2017-02 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2016-28 § 20, 2016; Ord. 2011-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2011)