Adequate space for the standing, loading, or unloading of motor vehicles involving the distribution of materials or merchandise shall be provided on every lot in connection with every building or structure in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of dedicated rights-of-way. Such space shall be provided as follows:
(a) All spaces shall be laid out in the dimension of at least 12 by 50 feet, or 60 square feet in area, with a clearance of at least 15 feet in height.
(b) The same construction standard for loading surfaces shall apply to loading areas. Loading space shall be provided as area additional to off-street parking spaces and shall not be considered as supplying off-street parking space.
(c) All loading or unloading spaces shall be provided according to the following ratio of spaces to floor area.
Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | Number of Loading Spaces Required |
0 - 5,000 | One space |
5,001 - 20,000 | One space plus one space for each 10,000 square feet in excess of 5,001 |
25,001 and up | Three spaces plus one space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 25,001 |