The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and flexible standards for the development of vehicle parking, loading and bicycle parking. The design of parking and loading areas is critically important to the viability of some commercial areas, pedestrian and driver safety, the efficient and safe operation of adjoining streets, and community image and livability. Because vehicle-parking facilities can occupy large amounts of land, they must be planned and designed carefully to use the land efficiently while maintaining the visual character of the community. This chapter provides standards for bicycle parking because many people use bicycles for recreation, commuting, and general transportation. Children as well as adults need safe and adequate spaces to park their bicycles throughout the community. [Ord. NS-2462, 2023; Ord. NS-2016, 2006]