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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers concerning the Ordinance

Last update date April 9, 2024

1.Procedure

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1-1: How many days does the procedure take?
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1-1: Approximately one month for prior consultation, approximately two weeks after submission of the notification. Please consult with us with plenty of time.

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1-2: Is prior consultation necessary?
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1-2: After confirming the contents of the registration form and its compliance with the regulations before submitting a notification. We may not be able to accept reports without prior consultation, so please consult in advance.

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1-3: Is it possible to apply for a building confirmation before notification?
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1-3: The notification before confirmation application is stipulated in the regulations. (Article 12 of the Ordinance on the Establishment of Yokohama City Bicycle Parking Lot (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”), the Ordinance for Enforcement of Yokohama City Bicycle Parking Lot (hereinafter referred to as “Enforcement Regulations”) Article 5) )

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1-4: Is a procedure necessary if the facility area (acquiring facility) or the number of dwelling units (condominiums, etc.) is changed?
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1-4: Bicycle parking lot setting (change) Please submit registration form. (Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations)

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1-5: Is a procedure necessary if the submitter is changed?
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1-5: Bicycle parking lot setting (change) Please submit registration form. (Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations)

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1-6: Is there a completion inspection?
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1-6: There is no completion inspection, but those who have completed the construction should submit the completed registration form as soon as possible. (Article 6 of the Enforcement Regulations) In addition, on-site inspections may be conducted. (Ordinance, Article 17)

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1-7: Is it possible to contact the counter at any time?
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1-7: Please adjust the schedule in advance. If you come to the agency without a reservation, you may have to wait. In addition, those who make a reservation will be given priority. The Hours is open from 8:45 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:15 on weekdays.

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1-8: Is it necessary to submit an ordinance if I go through the Large-Scale Retail Store Location Law?
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1-8: Notification is required. Please complete the procedure before you apply for confirmation.

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1-9: Are offices eligible?
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1-9: Not applicable to the ordinance, but please secure a bicycle parking space on the premises if necessary.

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1-10: Is the remote bicycle parking lots possible?
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1-10: In the case of attracting facilities, bicycle parking lots is possible if the walking distance is within approximately 50 meters. (Ordinance Article 4) Apartment houses must be secured in the facility or on the premises. (Ordinance, Article 8)

2.Technical standards, etc.

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2-1: Is it possible to use a rack?
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2-1: If the mayor recognizes that bicycles can be parked effectively and safely, you can use it. Please submit catalogs and detailed diagrams.

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2-2: What is the difference between the in-house passage and the out-of-the-air passage?
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2-2: The passage in the hall is a passage in the bicycle parking lot. An off-site passage is a passage that leads from the bicycle parking lot to the entrance (roads, etc.). (Article 4 of the Enforcement Regulations)
(PDF: 130KB) of the aisle in the hall and out-of-site passage (PDF: 130KB)

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2-3: What is the basis for aisle width of 1.5m?
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2-3: The width required for pulling out space for bicycles, etc. and face-to-face traffic (passing each other) of pushing.

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2-4: What kind of case is the width of 0.8m outside aisle?
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2-4: Please consult with us in advance as it will be an individual decision.

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2-5: Is it possible to include planting, flower beds, etc. in the passage?
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2-5: It cannot be included. It is necessary to have an effective width for bicycles and people to pass.

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2-6: Is it possible to enter and exit directly from the road?
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2-6: The entrance of the parking lot cannot be set up in contact with the road. Please secure a passage width of 1.5m or more on the premises. (Article 4 of the Enforcement Regulations)
Figure of parking lots in contact with the road (PDF: 151KB)

3.Obligation of Efforts

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3-1: Are motorized bicycles included in the required number of installations?
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3-1: Not included, but secure parking space as necessary (Ordinance Article 10). In addition, please confirm as motorcycle may be targeted in Yokohama-shi parking lot regulations (Urban Development Bureau Urban Transportation Division).

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3-2: Are existing facilities eligible?
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3-2: Not applicable if there is no extension, etc., but please secure bicycle parking space as necessary. (Ordinance, Article 10)

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3-3: Is it eligible if the application is changed?
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3-3: Not applicable if there is no extension, etc., but please secure bicycle parking space as necessary. (Ordinance, Article 10)

Underlying laws and regulations

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Road and Highway Bureau Road Policy Promotion Division

Phone: 045-671-3644

Phone: 045-671-3644

Fax: 045-550-4892

Email address: do-huchi@city.yokohama.jp

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