On the same premises with every building, structure or part thereof, involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles or materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of dedicated streets or alleys. Such space shall be provided as follows:
(A) All spaces in OS-1, B-1, B-2 and B-3 districts shall be provided in the ratio required in §§ 82-426 et seq., under minimum rear yard.
(B) All spaces shall be laid out in the dimensions of at least ten by 50 feet, or 500 square feet in area, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height. Loading dock approaches shall be provided with a pavement having an asphaltic or Portland cement binder so as to provide a permanent durable and dustless surface. All spaces in I and IRO districts shall be provided in the following ration of spaces to usable floor area.
Gross floor area
(in Square feet) | Loading and unloading spaces required in terms of square feet of usable floor
area |
0—20,000 | One space |
20,000—100,000 | One space plus one space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 20,001 square feet |
100,000—500,000 | Five spaces plus one space for each 40,000 square feet in excess of 100,001 square feet |
(Ord. passed 10-12-1992)