All off-street loading spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
A. Setbacks. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter and other setback requirements, unenclosed off-street loading spaces may be located in the required rear or side yard of any business, multi-household, or industrial district, provided, however, that not more than eighty percent (80%) of the required rear yard or side yard is occupied, and no part of any loading space shall be permitted closer than fifty (50) feet from any right-of-way or residential district unless wholly enclosed.
B. Screening. In addition to the setback requirements specified above, screening shall be provided on each side of an off-street loading space that abuts any residential district. Screening shall comply with the requirements of Section 1137.14.
C. Access. All required off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street or alley in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward motion.
D. Paving. Any required off-street loading spaces, together with its appurtenant driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, unless greater than two hundred (200) feet from a residential district, shall be surfaced with a pavement having an asphalt or concrete binder of sufficient strength to support vehicular loads imposed on it while providing a durable, dustless surface.
E. Drainage. All loading spaces, together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways or onto public streets. Adequate arrangements shall be made to ensure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system.
F. Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjacent properties or right-of-way.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)