On the same premises with every building, structure or part thereof involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles or materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of dedicated rights-of-way. Such space shall be provided as follows:
(A) All spaces shall be provided as required, except as hereinafter provided for M-1 Districts.
(B) All spaces shall be laid out in the dimension of at least 10 by 70 feet, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height. Loading dock approaches shall be provided with a pavement having an asphalt or Portland cement binder so as to provide a permanent, durable and dustless surface. In all B-2, B-3 and M-1 Districts, the following ratio of spaces to floor area shall be provided:
Table 5-5 Loading and Unloading Requirements
| |
Gross Floor Area (in square feet) | Loading and Unloading Space Required |
0 - 2,000 | None |
2,001 - 20, 000 | 1 space |
20,001 - 100,00 | 1 space plus 1 space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 20,001 square feet |
100,001 and over | 5 spaces |
(C) The Planning Commission, based upon recommendation of the City Planner may reduce the size of a loading space to 10' x 35' for uses under 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. The applicant shall demonstrate that larger vehicles will not use such business.
(D) All loading areas shall be screened from public view by a wall as required in § 155.074.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)