LD-01. There shall be provided off-street loading berths not less than the minimum requirements specified in this section in connection with any building or structure which is to be erected or substantially altered, and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles.
(A) Location. All required off-street loading berths shall be located on the same lot as the use to be served, and no portion of the vehicle shall project into a street or alley. No permitted or required loading berth shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of intersection of any two streets, nor shall it be located in a required front yard, or side yard adjoining a street.
(B) Size. Off-street loading berths for over-the-road tractor-trailers shall be at least 14 feet in width by at least 60 feet in length with a 60 foot maneuvering apron, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 15 feet. For local pick-up and delivery trucks, off-street loading berths shall be at least 12 feet in width by at least 30 feet in length with a 30 foot maneuvering apron, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 12 feet.
(C) Access. Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements.
(D) Surfacing. All open off-street loading berths shall be improved with a rigid type pavement (plain cement concrete) seven inches, deep strength asphalt nine inches, flexible pavement - aggregate base 14 inch - asphalt binder three inches - asphalt surface one inch.
(E) Space allowed. Space allowed to any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements of any off-street parking areas or portions thereof.
(F) Off-street loading berth requirements.
Minimum Loading Berths Required | Gross Floor Area |
1 | up to 40,000 sq. ft. |
2 | 40,000 to 79,999 sq.ft. |
3 | 80,000 to 119,999 sq.ft. |
4 | 120,000 to 159,999 sq.ft. |
5 | 160,000 to 239,999 sq.ft. |
6 | 240,000 to 319,999 sq.ft. |
One additional off-street loading space shall be required for each additional 80,000 sq. ft. after 320,000 sq. ft.
(Ord. passed - - )