Each property used for commercial or industrial purposes, or multi-family developments with more than 10 units, shall provide off-street space for loading and unloading as follows.
(A) All uses shall provide off-street loading space sufficient for their requirements. Such space shall be arranged so that no vehicle being loaded or unloaded in connection with normal operations shall stand in or project into a public street, walk, alley, or private street.
(B) Off-street loading and unloading space shall in all cases be located on the same lot or parcel of land as the uses they are intended to serve.
(C) Adequate on-site turnaround area shall be provided for all loading and unloading areas.
(D) Off-street loading and unloading areas shall be designed to avoid or minimize safety issues or traffic congestion.
(E) Access. Each loading space shall have access from an alley or public street.
(F) Dimensions. Each loading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet by 40 feet, clear of obstructions.
(G) Screening. Screening of loading/unloading areas shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 153.183 - Screening.
(H) Expansions. Expansions to an existing loading area which increase the total area by more than 40% shall be required to comply with all applicable requirements of this section.
(Ord. 06-11-16, passed 9-21-2016)