§ 151.178 OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

   No building or structure subject to the use requirements of this section shall be erected, nor shall any such existing building or structure be altered in any zone so as to increase its gross floor area to an amount exceeding 25% of its existing gross floor area at the time of passage of this chapter, nor shall a change of use occur without prior provisions for off-street loading space in conformance with the requirements of this section.

   (A)   Number of required spaces. The following numbers and types of berths shall be provided for the specified uses per Table 3.6-C below. The uses specified below shall include all structures designed, intended, or arranged for the use.

 

TABLE 3.6-C OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENT
Use	Aggregate Floor Area (sq. ft.)	Berths Required	Type
Freight terminals, industrial plants, manufacturing or wholesale establishments, warehouses	12,000 - 36,000 36,000 - 60,000 60,000 - 100,000 each additional 50,000 or fraction thereof	1 2 3 1 additional	A A A A
Auditorium, motel convention halls, or sport arenas	25,000 - 150,000 150,000 - 400,000 each additional 250,000 or fraction thereof	1 2 1 additional	B B B
Department stores, retail establishments, restaurants, funeral homes, and commercial establishments not otherwise specified	7,000 - 24,000 24,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 100,000 Over 100,000 Each additional 50,000 or major fraction thereof	1 2 3 1 additional	B B B B
Hotels or office buildings	25,000 - 40,000 40,000 - 100,000 Each additional 100,000 or major fraction thereof	1 2 1 additional	B B B
Schools	Over 14,000	1	B

 

   (B)   Design standards. Required off-street loading space shall be provided in berths which conform to the following minimum specifications.

      (1)   Type "A" berths shall be at least 60 feet long by 12-feet wide by 15-feet high, (inside dimensions), with a 60-foot maneuvering apron.

      (2)   Type "B" berths shall be at least 30-feet long by 12-feet wide by 14 feet 6 inches high, (inside dimensions), with 30-foot maneuvering apron.

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

§ 151.190 PURPOSE.

   This section includes provisions intended to control outdoor lighting in order to reduce light pollution, preserve the night sky for astronomy, protect flora and fauna from the negative effects of artificial light, and conserve energy.

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)

§ 151.191 APPLICABILITY.

   The standards in this subchapter apply to all new development in all zones.

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)

§ 151.192 STANDARD.

   All exterior lighting shall be shielded and reflected downward, as shown in Figure 3.7-A, to minimize glare and prevent light trespass on adjacent parcels, other land uses, and street rights-of-way.

   Figure 3.7-A

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)

§ 151.205 VISION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Generally. Corner lots shall have vision clearance as follows.

   (B)   Specifically.

      (1)   In zones where front yards are required, each leg of the vision clearance triangle shall be a minimum of 20 feet in length.

      (2)   Vision clearance triangles shall be kept free of all visual obstructions from 2 and 1/2 feet to 9 feet above the curb line. Where curbs are absent, the crown of adjacent streets shall be used as the point of reference.

      (3)   Vision clearance requirements on corner lots may be waived by the City Council or his or her designee, if the City Council finds that:

         (a)   Traffic entering the intersection is controlled by traffic signals or stop signs;

         (b)   The distance from the curb line to the property line is 10 feet or more; and

         (c)   On-street vehicle parking, street trees or other plantings do not interfere with necessary vision clearance; or, in lieu of these 3 findings, that;

         (d)   Topographic conditions are so extreme that it is not practical to provide required vision clearance.

   Figure 3.8-A Vision Clearance Triangle

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)

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