A. Applicability: In all zones, except the CB-5 and CB-10 zones, off street loading spaces must be provided and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this section.
B. Off Street Loading Requirements: Any nonresidential use that receives or distributes materials or merchandise by trucks or vans and that has an aggregate gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more must provide the minimum number of loading spaces as indicated in table 5A-4 of this section. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)
Aggregate Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | Required Number Of Loading Spaces |
10,000 to 20,000 | 1 |
20,001 to 40,000 | 2 |
40,001 to 80,000 | 3 |
80,001 to 120,000 | 4 |
120,001 to 160,000 | 5 |
For each additional 80,000 | 1 additional |
(Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005; amd. Ord. 14-4586, 6-3-2014)
C. Rules For Computing Minimum Loading Requirements:
1. Where a fractional space results, the number of loading spaces required is the closest whole number. A half space will be rounded down.
2. Any use that is nonconforming with regard to the number of required loading spaces is subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 4, article E, "Nonconforming Situations", of this title.
D. Use And Restrictions:
1. The use of required loading spaces is reserved for loading. Other uses of required loading areas are not permitted, except as approved for a temporary use. (See chapter 4, article D, "Temporary Uses", of this title.)
2. The storage of merchandise, materials, equipment, refuse containers, obsolete or junk vehicles or the major repair of vehicles in required loading areas is prohibited.
E. Design And Maintenance Requirements: All loading spaces must be constructed of asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust free surface and in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Loading spaces must be a minimum of ten feet (10') wide, twenty five feet (25') long and twelve feet (12') high, exclusive of aisles. When more than two (2) spaces are required, the spaces, other than the first two (2), must be at least twelve feet (12') wide, seventy two feet (72') long and fourteen feet (14') high.
2. All loading spaces must be pitched and drained to prevent the flow of water from such areas onto streets and alleys that do not have adequate drainage facilities as determined by the city engineer.
F. General Location Standards:
1. Loading spaces must be located so that trucks or vans loading or unloading do not back onto or out of a street.
2. Off street loading areas are subject to the location and setback requirements specified in the base zone.
G. Screening Requirements: Loading areas must be screened from view according to applicable screening provisions of the base zone. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)