Every building used for nonresidential purposes which customarily receives or distributes goods by motor vehicle must provide sufficient space on the premises for all loading and service purpose on the basis of the following minimum regulations:
(a) Minimum Size. Every building having over 5,000 square feet of gross floor area must be provided with at least one (1) truck loading and unloading space not less than twelve (12) feet in width, forty (40) feet in length, and fourteen (14) feet clearance. An additional truck space of these dimensions must be provided for every additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof, of gross floor area in the building.
(b) Modification. The Zoning Inspector or Planning Commission, as applicable, may modify the minimum size requirement during site plan review, to be less than 12 feet by 40 feet if the minimum dimensions are impractical based on the use of the site or the site cannot reasonably accommodate a loading space of 12 feet by 40 feet. If the site cannot reasonably accommodate a loading space of 12 feet by 40 feet, the Planning Commission may consider temporary loading area alternatives pursuant to the standards of Section 1107.14
(c).
(c) Temporary Loading Area Alternatives. Where the site cannot reasonably accommodate a loading space, the Planning Commission or Zoning Inspector, as applicable, may permit a temporary loading area in parking spaces or on one (1) side of a two-way maneuvering lane, provided the temporary loading area is clearly shown on the plans, includes a sign stating the permitted times of loading/unloading, is not located in an area that is hazardous to traffic safety, and does not prevent emergency vehicle access.
(d) Shared Loading Spaces. Two (2) or more adjacent buildings or lots may jointly share off-street loading facilities if adequate access to the individual uses is provided.
(e) Access. Access to truck loading and unloading space must be provided directly from a public street or alley or from any public right-of-way that will not interfere with public convenience and that will permit the orderly and safe movement of such trucks.
(f) Separation of off-street parking. Loading space, as required under this Section, must be provided in addition to off-street parking spaces and must not be considered as supplying an off-street parking space.
(g) Commercial Vehicle Parking. Off-street parking spaces must be provided for all commercial vehicles owned by or customarily used by the on-site business or industry. The Zoning Administrator may permit the off-street loading area to be used for this purpose, provided that the parking of commercial vehicles does not interfere with loading activities.
(h) Loading Zone Identification. Off-street loading zones must be designated with appropriate signs and pavement marking that prohibit parking of non-loading vehicles. Because pavement markings may, at times, be covered by snow, pavement markings must be supplemental to, not in lieu of, the signs.
(Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)