(A) Generally. In all zoning districts, for every building or part thereof; erected or enlarged after the effective date of this section, which is occupied by a use receiving or distributing materials or merchandise by motor truck, there shall be provided and maintained on the same premises as the building or use, adequate off-street loading space meeting the minimum requirements hereinafter specified. Loading space shall not be considered as satisfying requirements for off-street parking space.
(B) Schedule of loading space requirements.
Total Floor Area of Building | Number of Loading Spaces Required |
20,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. | 1 space |
30,001 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft. | 2 spaces |
For each 100,000 additional sq. ft. | 1 additional space |
(C) Location. Required off-street loading space shall not be permitted in any front yard, nor in any required side yard, except in a nonresidential district where a side yard abuts an alley. Off-street loading space may occupy all or any part of a required rear yard, except as otherwise provided for, and may be partially or entirely enclosed within a building.
(D) Alleys. Where a building or use in a nonresidential district abuts an alley, the alley may be used as maneuvering space for loading and unloading spaces; provided, however, that no alley abutting any residential district may be so used.
(E) Size. Every required off-street loading space shall have a minimum width of 12 feet, a minimum length of 45 feet and a minimum height of 14 feet, exclusive of access aisles and maneuvering space.
(Ord. 08-44 § 602(II), passed 10-21-2008)