(a) Classification. The loading space shall consist of a rectangular area of one (1) of the following classes:
Class A: An area at least fourteen (14) feet by fifty-five (55) feet having a vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
Class B: An area at least twelve (12) feet by thirty (30) feet having a vertical distance of fifteen (15) feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
(b) Schedule of Loading Spaces. Loading space shall be provided for retailing, wholesaling, warehousing, processing, hotel, hospital, goods display, and similar uses requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise in accordance with the following schedule:
BUILDING AREA (square feet) | REQUIRED CLASS |
Less than 750 | None required |
750 to 1,499 | 1 Class B |
1,500 to 2,499 | 1 Class A or 2 Class B |
2,500 to 9,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B |
10,000 to 49,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B, plus 1 Class A for each 10,000 sq. ft. over the first 10,000 sq. ft. of area |
More than 50,000 | 1 Class A for each 10,000 sq. ft. over the first 10,000 sq. ft. of area, plus 1 Class A for each 25,000 sq. ft. over the first 50,000 sq. ft. |