(A) Location.
(1) All required loading berths shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. No permitted or required loading berth shall be located in any required front or side yard. No permitted or required loading berth shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of intersection of any 2 streets.
(2) Uses for which off-street loading facilities are required, but are located in buildings of less floor area than the minimum prescribed for such required facilities shall be provided with adequate receiving facilities off any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on the same lot which is accessible by motor vehicle.
(B) Access. Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements.
(C) Design.
(1) Surfacing. Loading areas shall be striped to clearly define these areas, and discourage automobile parking. Proposed striping shall be subject to approval by the Village Engineer.
(2) Curbing. All loading areas shall be improved with concrete curbing, as approved by the Village Engineer.
(3) Screening. No loading berth shall be closer than 50 feet to any property in a residence district unless completely enclosed by building walls, a solid wall, or landscaping.
(D) Operation and maintenance.
(1) No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with loading facilities provided in any residence or business district.
(2) Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.
(3) All screening and landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality of landscaping as initially installed.
(Ord. 2015-08, § 13.07, passed 6-23-2015)