§ 157.188 OFF-STREET LOADING DESIGN STANDARDS.
   All off-street loading spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
   (A)   Loading Space Dimensions: Each loading space shall have minimum dimensions not less than 12 feet in width, 65 feet in length, and a vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet.
   (B)   Setbacks: Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter and the Official and Supplementary Schedules of Permitted Uses and Dimensional Requirements, off-street loading spaces may be located in the required rear or side yard of any B-2, B-3, M-1, or M-2 District provided that not more than 90% of the required rear or side yard is occupied, and no part of any loading space shall be permitted closer than 50 feet to any R or S-1 District nor closer than five feet from any street or alley.
   (C)   Screening: In addition to the setback requirements specified above, screening shall be provided on each side of a off-street loading space that abuts an S-1 or any R District. Screening shall comply with the requirements of § 157.149 of this chapter.
   (D)   Access: All required off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street or alley in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward motion.
   (E)   Paving: All required off-street loading spaces, except for uses within any M District if said loading spaces are at least 200 feet from any R or S-1 District, together with driveways, aisles, and other circulation areas, shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or portland cement binder pavement in order to provide a durable or dust free surface. Where paving is not required, proper dust control measures shall be undertaken and maintained.
   (F)   Drainage: All loading spaces, together with driveways, aisles, and other circulation areas, shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways or the public streets. Arrangements shall be made to insure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system.
   (G)   Lighting: Any lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property.
(Ord. 6-1993, passed 3-8-93)