HomeMy WebLinkAboutBike_Rack_GuidelinesCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone 760.346.0611 FAX 760-776-6417
businesshotline@palmdesert.gov
PALM DESERT BICYCLE RACK INCENTIVE PROGRANT GRANT
GUIDELINES
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BACKGROUND
The City of Palm Desert offers a free program to install bicycle racks at commercial
properties, enhancing both security and convenience for businesses and their guests.
The program's requirements, application process, and additional details can be found in
the following sections.
REQUIREMENTS
• Submit an application to the City’s Economic Development Department for review
of bicycle rack placement (application can be found at
www.EngagePalmDesert.com).
• Following approval, the City will purchase and install a bicycle rack of the
business/property owner’s choice from the City’s pre-identified selections. Refer
to the application for pre-selected bicycle rack options.
• The bicycle rack must remain in place for three (3) years. If the business/property
owner wishes to remove the bicycle rack prior to three (3) years, then they will
reimburse the City a prorated amount of the cost of the bicycle rack.
• Complete a City agreement and submit:
o A current City t Business License as of application date.
o Proof of authorization for the signatory to execute legal documents
on behalf of the business (i.e. most recent tax return, articles of
incorporation, or Statement of Information).
o Proof that all required City permits, if any, have been attained.
Contact the City’s Permit Center to determine if any permits are
required.
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
When submitting the desired placement for the bicycle rack, please consider the following
guidelines:
• Each required bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another
bicycle.
• There must be an aisle at least five (5) feet wide adjacent to all required bicycle
parking to allow room for bicycle maneuvering.
• There must be a minimum of six (6) lineal feet allowed for bicycle parking.
• Where bicycle parking is adjacent to a sidewalk, the maneuvering area may extend
into the right-of-way.
• The area devoted to bicycle parking must be hard surfaced.
• Bicycle racks must be accessible and approachable to disabled individuals not up
steps or in an otherwise inaccessible location.
• If required bicycle parking is not visible from the street or main building entrance,
a sign must be posted at the main building entrance indicating the location of the
bicycle parking.
• Bicycle rack must be publicly accessible 24 hours and cannot be installed behind
gates.
• Bicycle racks must be placed so they do not block paths of travel or reduce the
width of accessible routes and do not create protrusions into walkways.
FEES
There are no fees associated with this program, unless there are permits or a prorated
repayment is required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Bicycle racks will be purchased and installed on a first-come, first-served basis
based on receipt and approval date of an application.
• Applications will be accepted as long as funding is available.
QUESTIONS/INFORMATION
Contact businesshotline@palmdesert.gov or 760-0776-5441.