Republic of the Philippines

City oflloilo

OFFICEiOF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

EXCERPT FROM THE ~S OF THE 12TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG
PANLUNGSOD OF THE dITY OF ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, HELD AT THE SESSION HALL,
NEW CITY HALL BUILDING, PLAZA LIBERTAD, ILOILO CITY, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 08,
2014
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PRESENT:

HON. JOSE S. ESPINOSA m

City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
HON. LYNDON V. A)CAP
Member
HON.RODELF.AG+no
Member
HON. JOSHUA C. AUIM, Floor Leader
Member
HON. LADY JULIE GRACE L. BARONDA
Member
HON. R LEONE N. $ROCHI
Member
HON. JASON R GONZALES
Member
Ex Officio Member
HON. CARLOS P. GtVARIN, Liga ng mga Brgy. Pres.
HON. PLARIDEL C. NAVA II, Asst. Floor Leader
Member
HON. ARMAND S. PAR.CON
Member
HON. EDUARDO L. PENAREDONDO
Member
HON. LIEZL JOY ZULUETA-SALAZAR, Temp Presiding Officer
Member
HON. JOSE EFRAIN G. TRENAS III
Member
HON. NIELEXC. TUPAS
Member
ABSENT:
None.

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Rl!GULATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-193

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT

BUILDINGS WITH EXIS'f\NG PARKING SPACES TO PROVIDE A SAFE
BICYCLE PARKING ZONE
Sponsored by Councilor Jose Efrain G. Trefias III, co-sponsored by
Councilors Jos]jiua C. Alim, Jason R Gonzales and Liezl Joy ZuluetaSalazar, duly seconded by Councilors Nielex C. Tupas and Lyndon V.
Acap

WHEREAS, there is a need to promote the use of non-motorized transportation, especially

biking, as an alternative healthy and environmentally-sound mode of transportation.
WHEREAS, the use of bicycles has been steadily rising as an alternative mode
oftransportation because of the: increasing prices of oil and petroleum products for motorized vehicles.

WHEREAS, scholarly research has shown that a 1% increase in the number of commuters
choosing to cycle decreases traffic congestion by approximately 15%, which is a large amount of
traffic relief for minimal investment compared to the cost of building more roads.

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WHEREAS, the sanie research has shown that encouraging bicycle commuting through the
presence of facilities like sect.ire bicycle racks leads to lower carbon emissions and air pollution and
consequently, better health foif the residents in the concerned areas.
WHEREAS, cyclists have cited the importance of installing secure bicycle racks in
government and non-gove~ent establishments as a necessary precondition for the increase in bicycle
commuting all over the city.
WHEREAS, consistent with Constitutional Provisions and with that of RA 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991, specifically Section 16 (General Welfare Clause), the
City Government has given the health of its constituents, its topmost priority and concern;
WHEREAS, Section 458 (a) (4) of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that "the
Sanguniang Panlungsod shallj regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structures
within the city in order to promote the general welfare"

NOW THEREFORE: be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City oflloilo, that:

ART. 1. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as"AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING

GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND ESTABLISHMENTS WITH
EXISTING PARKING SPACES TO PROVIDE A SAFE BICYCLE PARKING ZONE"
ART. 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY -

Section 1. The Government of the City of Iloilo shall require buildings owners and
establishment owners with existing parking spaces to allot a portion thereof as parking space for
bicycles and install bike racks for their employees, customers, clients, visitors or guests. wherein such
area must be safe and secure;

ART. 3. PURPOSES a. To encourage and promote the use of bicycles for daily commuting to work or school, or
simply for leisure.
b. To promote Iloilo City as a bike-friendly city~
c. To protect bicycle owners from theft and not discourage them from using bicycles when
travelling within Iloilo City
ART. 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS

a. Bicycle - a non-mc:>torized vehicle propelled solely by human power through the use of
pedals and steered by handlebars attached to the front wheel; it possesses two wheels held
in a frame one beh~nd the other,.This is usually maneuvered by a person either riding solo
or in tandem;this excludes three (3) or four (4) wheeled human powered vehicles, scooters,
tricycles for children. and similar devices;
b. Building owners- registered owner/s, or in their absence, the caretaker or authorized
representative, of the Government or Non-Government Buildings or Establishments
c. Government or Non-Government Buildings- Buildings owned by a person, whether
natural or juridical person/s, national or local government organization or agency, whether
personally utilized Qr rented out to an individual, group or corporation for public service or
other business catering to the public;
d. Establishments- a business organization catering to the public or group of private
individuals, which includes, schools, supermarkets, banks, hospitals, restaurants;

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e. Parking space -ah area provided by the building owner/s or by the establishment where
motorized vehicle$ can be left or stationed;
f Motorized vehicl~- any vehicle that possesses a motorized engine that runs on electricity
or any petroleum woduct, or any combination of both.
g. Safe bicycle par~ng zone- an area provided by the building or establishment owner/s
which is secure or bear security personnel of the building with bicycle racks.
h. Bicycle racks - a ~evice or storage unit, made of steel, aluminum, or any sturdy material,
to which bicycles can be attached and secured.
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ART. 5. REGULATQRY PROVISIONS Section 1 - All buildit\g owner/s, whose buildings are rented to government or non-government
offices or to any establishntents offering or catering service to the public or group of private
individuals, who have parkin~ spaces for motorized vehicles, must allot a portion of its parking space
for a safe bicycle parking zone; Buildings without parking spaces are not covered by this ordinance.
Section 2 - A bicycle parking zone must be duly named and marked as such and be placed in a
secure and safe area or near the security personnel. The allotted area for bicycle parking zone will
depend on the presence of an: existing parking space. Also, bicycle parking zones are not necessarily
required to be within the parking area.
Section 3 - Bicycle racks must be provided by the building owner/s and they must be made out
of sturdy metal or aluminum. and duly cemented on, or securely attached to the pavement. The
construction and designation of the said bicycle racks must be approved by the City Engineer's Office;
Section 4 - Bicycle owners must provide their own locks to secure their own bicycles when
parked on the bicycle racks; In case of theft, loss or damage to bicycles within the premises of the
establishments, the provisions oflaw in the Civil Code on Torts and Damages shall apply.
Section 5. - The compliance period for this ordinance are as follows:
a) For existing buildings prior to the approval of this ordinance:
a. I) Ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this ordinance.
b) For new buildings:
b .1) Upon application for a building permit and issuance of occupancy permit.
ART. 6. PENALTIES- Building owners who shall not comply with the provisions of this
ordinance shall, after due procss, be penalized as follows:

First Offense

Notice of Warning and within one month must comply by

by providing bicycle racks

Second Offense

Fine of P3,000.00; with another inspection within 1 month.

Third Offense

Fine of PS,000.00 and revocation of Real Estate Lessor Permit.

ART. 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - In the event that any provision of this ordinance is
declared invalid, the other prowsions not affected thereby shall remain in effect.

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ART. 8.
RF;PEA$G CLAUSE - All local laws, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this ordinanc~ are herby repealed or modified accordingly.
ART. 9. EFFECTIVIty CLAUSE - This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from
publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED, April 08, 2014.

I hereby certify to the cprrectness of the above quoted ordinance.

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED

TOBE DULY ADOPTED:

APPROVED:

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