(a) Off-street truck loading spaces as defined in Chapter 1103 shall be provided as accessory to retail, wholesale, office and industrial buildings as prescribed in this chapter.
(b) Each loading space shall be easily accessible from a street or alley without substantial interference with traffic.
(c) All loading areas shall be surfaced with gravel or crushed stone with adequate dust treatment, or with permanent surfacing to provide an all-weather, durable and dust-free surface.
(d) Space allocated to required off-street loading berths may not be included in required off-street parking area, nor shall the off-street loading berth be used for normal vehicle repair or service work.
(e) All required loading berths shall be on the same lot as the use served but if such berths abut a residential district they shall be suitably screened or fenced from view.
(f) No loading berth shall be located in a required front or side yard nor shall it be located in the road right of way. If located in the required rear yard, the berth shall be open to the sky.
(g) Any loading area which is intended to be used during non-daylight hours shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining property.
(h) The owner of property used for loading shall maintain such area in good condition without holes and free of all dust, trash and other debris.
(i) All loading areas shall provide for proper drainage of surface water to prevent the drainage of such water onto adjacent properties or walkways.
(Ord. 164-1984. Passed 1-28-85.)