In order to assure a proper and uniform development of off-street loading areas and to relieve traffic congestion in the streets, the off-street loading requirements set forth in this subchapter will apply in two business district zones (G-B) and in the industrial (M-1, M-2) districts. The C-B District is exempt from providing off-street loading requirements.
(A) Minimum off-street loading space requirements. The following minimum loading space requirements shall apply for the appropriate use:
Type of Use | Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | Required Number of Loading Spaces |
Type of Use | Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | Required Number of Loading Spaces |
Office, restaurant, hotel or motel | 0 - 4,999 | None |
5,000 - 49,999 | 1 | |
50,000 - 99,999 | 2 | |
100,000+ | 2, plus 1 for each 100,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 100,000 square feet | |
Other commercial establishments, shopping centers or industrial uses | 0 - 4,999 | None |
5,000 - 19,999 | 1 | |
20,000 - 49,999 | 2 | |
50,000 - 79,999 | 3 | |
80,000 - 99,999 | 4 | |
100,000 - 149,999 | 5 | |
150,000+ | 5, plus 1 for each 50,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 150,000 square feet | |
(B) Design of loading spaces.
(1) Off-street loading spaces shall be designed and constructed so that all maneuvering to park vehicles for loading and unloading can take place entirely within the property lines of the premises. Loading spaces must be designed so as to not interfere with the normal movement of vehicles and pedestrians on public rights-of-way. Where feasible, off-street loading shall be located in the rear yard. In certain zoning districts, however, off-street loading areas shall be required in the rear yard. No area allocated to loading and unloading facilities may be used to satisfy the area requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any portion of any off-street parking area be used to satisfy the area requirements for loading and unloading facilities.
(2) Each loading berth shall have a paved surface and be a minimum of 12 feet in width and 35 feet in length. Each such berth shall also have a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet. For any use which is required to furnish three or more loading berths, at least one of every three berths shall have a minimum width of 12 feet, minimum length of 65 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet.
(Ord. passed - -, § 7.1.14)