Every parcel of land hereafter used for off-street loading space shall be designed, developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(A) Shall be graded for proper drainage and provided with an all-weather surfacing maintained at all times in such a manner as to prevent the release of dust and to be free of dust, trash and debris;
(B) Off-street loading spaces that adjoin or are across the street from property zoned for any residential use, shall have a dense evergreen planting, fence, masonry wall or such other screening, as may be determined by the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall also determine the height, location and density of screening used to provide adequate protection to adjoining property;
(C) Shall be provided with entrances and exits not less than 12 feet or more than 35 feet in width and so located as to minimize traffic congestion;
(D) No portion of a vehicle shall project into a street or alley while being loaded or unloaded;
(E) Each off-street loading space shall be not less than ten feet in width, 25 feet in length, and 12
feet in height, exclusive of access drives. When more than three spaces are required, the spaces other than the first three shall be 12 feet in width, 65 feet in length, and 15 feet in height; and
(F) Off-street loading space may occupy all or any part of any required yard space, unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
(Ord. 656, passed 7-2-2001)