(A) Required loading berths. In connection with any structure which is to be erected or substantially altered and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by vehicles, there shall be provided adequate space for loading and unloading all vehicles used incidental to the operation of the use as determined by the city. The size of the berths will depend upon the size of the vehicles to be used. Upon receiving an application for a particular use for a parcel or building which is not adequately provided with loading and unloading facilities, and which, in the opinion of the city, is to receive or distribute goods or services which will necessitate the use of trucking to the extent that special consideration should be given to the request, it shall be referred to the Planning Commission for study and the City Council for determination.
(B) Location. All required loading berths shall be off-street and shall be located on the same lot as the building or use to be served. A loading berth shall not be located less than 25 feet from the intersection of 2 street rights-of-way, nor less than 50 feet from a residential district unless within a building. Loading berths shall not be located in a required front yard.
(C) Access. Each required loading berth shall be located with the appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or public alley in a manner that will least interfere with traffic.
(D) Surfacing. All loading berths and access ways shall be improved with a durable material to control the dust and drainage according to a plan approved by the City Engineer.
(E) Other uses not allowed. Any space allocated as a loading berth or access drive as required by this chapter shall not be used for the storage of goods, inoperable vehicles or be included as part of the space requirements necessary to meet the off-street parking area.
(F) Screening. Screening of loading areas, waste storage areas, and parking from pedestrian activity shall be required as provided in §§ 153.146 et seq.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)