Every building, structure, or part thereof, involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles, materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain on the lot, adequate space for the storage, loading or unloading of motor vehicles in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of dedicated rights-of-way. Standing, loading and unloading spaces shall be provided as follows:
(a) All spaces shall be ten feet by fifty feet (10’ X 50’), or five hundred (500) square feet in area, with a clearance of at least fourteen feet (14’) in height.
(b) Loading dock approaches shall be provided with a pavement having an asphalt or cement binder so as to provide a permanent, durable and dust free surface.
(c) All spaces in a business and industrial zoning district shall be provided according to the following schedule:
Square Feet of Gross Floor Area in Building | Loading and Unloading Space required based on the square feet of Useable Floor Area_ |
0 - 25,000 | 1 |
25,000 - 40,000 | 2 |
40,000 - 100,000 | 3 |
100,000 - 160,000 | 4 |
160,000 - 240,000 | 5 |
240,000 - 320,000 | 6 |
320,000 - 400,000 | 7 |
(Ord. 01-50. Passed 12-6-01.)
(d) No part of any required off-street parking area, access drive, street or public right-of-way shall be used for loading or unloading purposes.
(e) No loading or unloading location shall face, or run parallel with, a street right-of-way unless the Zoning Inspector determines that the location minimizes the impact on the business or adjoining properties.