A. Uses Requiring Loading Area. On the same premises with every building, structure or part thereof, erected and occupied for manufacturing, storage, warehouse, retails sales, consumer services or other uses similarly involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles, materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading services in order to avoid undue interference with public use of the streets, alleys and parking spaces. This provision shall not apply to retail sales and consumer service uses of less than 10,000 square feet.
B. Loading Area Requirements. Loading and unloading spaces shall be paved and, unless otherwise adequately provided for, shall be ten (10) feet by 50 feet, with 15 foot height clearance, according to the following schedule:
Building Net GFA | Minimum Truck Loading Spaces |
1 - 25,000 sq. ft. | 1 space |
25,001 - 40,000 sq. ft. | 2 spaces |
40,001 - 100,000 sq. ft. | 3 spaces |
100,001 - 160,000 sq. ft. | 4 spaces |
Over 160,000 sq. ft. | 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 80,000 sq. ft. in excess of 240,000 square feet (or fraction greater than ½) |
C. Orientation of Overhead Doors. Access and loading bays facing any street, adjacent residential use or residential zoning district, shall have the doors closed at all times, except during the movement of raw materials, other supplies and finished products into and out of the building.
D. Location. The location of off-street loading facilities shall require approval by the reviewing authority during the development plan review process.
E. Residential Setback. Loading and unloading spaces shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any residential district boundary, unless the spaces are wholly within a completely enclosed building or completely screened from the residential district by a solid, sight-obscuring wall or fence at least six (6) feet in height and approved by the reviewing authority.
F. Deliveries to Commercial Establishments. The operation of loading facilities at commercial establishments shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 741 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)