(a) Space requirements. Any building with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet that is utilized for manufacturing, warehouse, retail store, wholesale store, storage, or other use requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise, shall provide and maintain on the same lot with such building, at least one off street loading space. In addition, at least one additional space shall be provided for each additional 20,000 square feet. Any fraction over .5 that results from such calculation shall be rounded to the next largest whole number.
(b) Design standards. All off-street loading spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards:
(1) Dimension. Each loading space shall have a minimum dimension not less than 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length and a vertical distance of not less than 14 feet in height.
(2) Setbacks. Off-street loading shall not be permitted in required yards.
(3) Screening. Screening shall be provided whenever off-street loading is adjacent to a residential zoned district. Screening shall be consistent with Section 1278.05.
(4) Access. All off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward motion.
(5) Paving. all off-street loading spaces shall be surfaced with a pavement of asphalt or concrete as approved by the City Engineer of sufficient strength to support vehicular loads imposed on it while providing a durable, dustless surface.
(6) Drainage. All off-street loading spaces and driveways shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties or streets to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(7) Lighting. All lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjacent property or right-of-way.
(c) School bus loading and unloading.
(1) Setbacks. No loading and unloading is permitted in a required setback.
(2) Screening. Screening shall be provided whenever off-street loading is adjacent to a residentially zoned district. Screening shall be consistent with section 1278.05.
(3) Access. All off-street loading shall have access from a public street in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward motion.
(4) Paving. All off-street loading spaces shall be surfaced with a pavement of asphalt or concrete of sufficient strength as approved by the City Engineer to support vehicular loads imposed on it while providing a durable, dustless surface.
(5) Drainage. All off-street loading spaces and driveways shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties or streets to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
(6) Lighting. All lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjacent property or right-of-way.
(7) Location. Any loading and unloading area shall be separated by physical barriers such as curbs or other suitable design from parking areas.
(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)