(a) In addition to the off-street parking space required in this chapter, any building erected, converted and/or enlarged for any nonresidential use shall provide off-street areas for loading and unloading and commercial vehicle parking spaces.
(b) The minimum size loading space shall be 50 feet long and 12 feet wide, with an overhead clearance of 14 feet, exclusive of drives and maneuvering space, and located entirely on the lot being served. Any overhead canopy should extend a minimum of four feet beyond a loading dock.
(c) All loading space shall have adequate access from a street or way which does not block or interfere with the required parking as specified in § 1284.03. This required space will be provided in addition to established requirements for patron and employee parking.
(d) In no case shall public rights-of-way be used for loading or unloading of materials. Furthermore, no loading dock or space shall be located or arranged in such a way that it is necessary to back any vehicle into or off any public right-of-way or require the use of any public right-of-way for maneuvering space.
(e) All accessory driveways and entrance ways shall be graded, paved and drained to township standards to the extent necessary to prevent nuisance of dust, erosion or excessive water flow across streets and adjoining properties.
(f) All off-street loading berths shall be provided on either the side or rear of the lot. In no case shall off-street loading berths be provided in the front of the lot.
(g) Such facilities shall be designed and used in such a manner as to at no time constitute a nuisance, a hazard or an impediment to traffic.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)