All off-street loading spaces shall comply with the following standards and specifications:
(a) Loading Space Dimensions. Each loading space shall have minimum dimensions not less than 12 feet in width, 65 feet in length, and a vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet.
(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 Section 1129.05 Buffer and Transition Between Residential/Commercial and Residential/Industrial Zoned Properties.
(c) Access. All required off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward motion.
(d) Paving. All required off-street loading spaces together with driveways, aisles, and other circulation areas, shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or Portland cement binder pavement in order to provide a durable or dust-free surface.
(e) Drainage. All loading spaces, together with driveways, aisles, and other circulation areas, shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways, or onto the public streets. Arrangements shall be made to ensure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system. Drainage shall also meet the requirements of the Municipality of Germantown Design Criteria and Construction Standards and Drawings.
(f) Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property.
(Ord. 00-30. Passed 6-5-2000.)