A. Signs: Loading zones shall be established and marked by signs.
B. Loading Zones Specified: A space not to exceed fifty feet (50') is hereby reserved at the side of the street in front of any theater, auditorium, hotel having more than twenty five (25) sleeping rooms, or other buildings where large assemblages of people are being held, within which space, when clearly marked as such, no motor vehicle shall be left standing, parked, or stopped except in taking on or discharging passengers or freight.
C. Passenger Loading: A motor vehicle standing, parked, or stopped for taking on or discharging passengers shall not remain in the loading zone in excess of fifteen (15) minutes unless otherwise instructed by a law enforcement officer.
D. Commercial Loading: A motor vehicle standing, parked, or stopped for taking on or discharging freight shall not remain in the loading zone in excess of fifteen (15) minutes unless otherwise instructed by a law enforcement officer.
1. On two-way streets in commercial districts, commercial vehicles may stop, stand, or park in a traveled lane while engaging in the loading or unloading of property, provided ten feet (10') of width of the roadway is open for the free movement of vehicular traffic.
2. On one-way streets in commercial districts, commercial vehicles may stop, stand, or park in a traveled lane while engaging in the loading or unloading of property, provided ten feet (10') of width of the roadway is open for the free movement of vehicular traffic.
E. Blocking Egress: Motor vehicles shall not block an egress from a building or facility.
F. Compliance With International Fire Code: In the instance of a conflict with this section and the international fire code, the provisions of the international fire code shall govern. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)