(A) Applicability. Manufacturing, commercial, civic, institutional, and multi-family dwelling uses shall provide off-street loading spaces as established in Table 1248.06-A. Loading Requirements. The Zoning Administrator may approve a reduction in the minimum loading requirements, or approval for shared use of loading spaces for multiple users, through the site plan review process (see § 1252.03(B) (Site Plan Review)).
(B) Computation. Off-street loading spaces shall be calculated on the basis of gross floor area (GFA) in square feet.
(1) Fractions of loading spaces. When computation of required loading spaces results in a fraction, any fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded, and any fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one loading space.
(2) Maximum number required. The maximum number of loading spaces required of a development shall be four spaces.
(C) Dimensions. All required loading spaces shall have a minimum width of ten feet, minimum length of 26 feet, and minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet.
(D) Location. All loading spaces shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served, unless an alternate location has been approved by the Zoning Administrator through the site plan review process (see § 1252.03(B) (Site Plan Review)).
(1) Interior side or rear facade. Loading facilities shall be located on the interior side and/or rear facade of the building and shall not project into any required yards.
(2) Drive aisle. With prior written Zoning Administrator approval, a designated loading area may be located within a drive aisle.
(3) Residential districts. No loading space shall be closer than 50 feet to any property in the R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 District unless the space is screened by a solid fence or wall with a minimum of six feet in height.
(E) Access. Each required off-street loading space shall have appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner that will least interfere with traffic movement. No loading space shall project into or block a street, alley, access drive, or parking area.
(F) Materials. Off-street loading areas shall be paved with a hard surface, all-weather dustless material. Semi-pervious materials and permeable pavements may also be used, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
Table 1248.06-A. Loading Requirements | |
Gross Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
Table 1248.06-A. Loading Requirements | |
Gross Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
Commercial, Civic, and Institutional | |
10,000 to 100,000 sf | 1 |
Each additional 100,000 sf | 1 |
Manufacturing | |
5,000 to 40,000 sf | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 sf | 1 |
Multi-Family Dwellings | |
20,000 sf or greater | 1 |
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)