(A) Purpose. The intent of off-street loading requirements is to avoid traffic hazards and minimize congestion of streets by requiring that off-street loading areas be provided on the same lot as the building served by delivery trucks, and that such areas be adequate in size and number to provide the service needed without affecting adjacent properties.
(B) Design of loading spaces.
(1) Off-street loading spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the use they serve, and shall not occupy the front yard of the lot.
(2) Each loading space shall be designed to have access to a street or alley in a manner that does not interfere with traffic movement.
(3) Each loading space shall be at least ten feet by 25 feet in size or designed to accommodate the largest service trucks expected to serve the use.
(4) All or part of the off-street loading requirements may be met by loading facilities within buildings.
(C) Number of off-street loading spaces. One off-street loading space shall be provided for every industrial, institutional and commercial use having a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet, plus one additional loading space for each additional 10,000 square feet of floor space.
(Ord. 2007-03, passed 1-14-2008)