(A) On the same premises with every building, structure, or part thereof, involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles or materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot, adequate space for standing, loading, and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of dedicated rights-of-way.
(B) The space shall be provided as follows.
Total Floor Area of the Building | Off-Street Loading Space Requirements | |
Office use | 2,000 to 10,000 square feet | 1 usable loading space; 10 feet by 25 feet |
10,001 to 50,000 square feet | 1 usable loading space; 10 feet by 50 feet | |
Commercial and industrial uses | 0 to 1,400 square feet | 1 usable loading space; 10 feet by 25 feet |
1,401 to 20,000 square feet | 1 usable loading space; 10 feet by 50 feet | |
20,001 to 50,000 square feet | 2 usable loading spaces; each 10 feet by 50 feet |
(C) All loading spaces shall be in addition to the off-street parking area access drive, and maneuvering lane requirements.
(D) Off-street loading space shall have a clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height.
(E) Off-street loading space may be completely enclosed within a building, or may occupy a portion of the site outside of the building, provided that where any portion of a loading space is open to public view, the space shall be screened.
(F) All loading and unloading in the Industrial District shall be provided off-street in the rear yard or interior side yard, and shall in no instance be permitted in a front yard.
(G) In those instances where exterior side yards have a common relationship with an industrial district across a public thoroughfare, loading and unloading may take place in the exterior side yard when the setback is equal to at least 50 feet.
(Ord. 99, passed 11-18-1996, § 19.07)