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OFF-STREET LOADING AND PARKING
Off-street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications in all districts whenever any new use is established or an existing use is enlarged.
(A) Each loading space shall not be less than ten feet in width, 45 feet in length and 14 feet in height.
(B) Off-street loading areas shall be provided so that the loading and unloading of trucks and all other vehicles shall be conducted in such a manner that no part of said truck or vehicle, or the operations of the loading or unloading shall extend onto the adjacent sidewalk or roadway or in any other manner hinder or impede the use thereof.
(C) The number of off-street loading spaces required is set forth below. Where the use of the premises is not specifically mentioned, requirements for similar uses shall apply.
(Ord. 1347, passed 3-18-1991)
Uses | Square Feet of Floor Area | Required Off-Street Loading Berths |
Uses | Square Feet of Floor Area | Required Off-Street Loading Berths |
Commercial, wholesale manufacturing and storage | 10,000 - 25,000 | 1 |
25,000 - 40,000 | 2 | |
40,000 - 60,000 | 3 | |
60,000 - 100,000 | 4 | |
for each additional 50,000 or major fraction thereof | 1 additional | |
Hospitals (in addition to space for ambulance) | 10,000 - 300,000 | 1 |
for each additional 300,000 or major fraction thereof | 1 additional | |
Hotels | 10,000 or more | 1 |
Schools | 15,000 or more | 1 |
Undertakers and funeral parlors | 5,000 | 1 |
(Ord. 1347, passed 3-18-1991)
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications in all districts whenever any new use is established or an existing use is enlarged.
(A) Size and access. Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than 180 square feet, exclusive of access drives or aisles, and be in usable shape and condition. Except in the case of dwellings, no parking area shall contain less than two spaces. Parking areas which have space for three or more vehicles, shall be designed and constructed to provide sufficient turn-around area to allow vehicles to exit via designated driveways. All driveways between the street and a point ten feet outside the street right-of-way shall be constructed at an angle with the street of not less than 60 degrees. Barriers shall be placed so vehicles are not permitted to cross any sidewalk or exit on to any street or alley except at a designated driveway. The maximum driveway width shall not exceed 20 feet and the minimum distance between driveways serving the same parking lot shall not be less than 30 feet. Where a lot does not abut on a public street or alley or easement of access, there shall be provided an access drive leading to the parking, loading or storage areas.
(B) Number of parking spaces required. The number of off-street parking spaces required is set forth below. Where the use of the premises is not specifically mentioned, requirements for similar uses shall apply.
(Ord. 1347, passed 3-18-1991)
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