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.
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)