All off-street loading spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
(A) Dimension. Each off-street loading space shall be at least ten feet in width by 40 feet in length having a vertical clearance of 15 feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress or egress.
(B) Surfacing. All loading spaces shall be graded and provided with a durable and dustless hard surface of asphalt, concrete, or other suitable materials capable of withstanding 1,000 pounds per square inch (psi).
(C) Drainage. All loading spaces shall provide for proper drainage of surface water to prevent the drainage of such water onto adjacent properties and onto sidewalks. Plans for drainage shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to the commencement of construction.
(D) Location. All required loading spaces shall be off-street and shall be located on the same lot as the specific use to be served. No loading space shall be located within a required front yard. No loading space shall be located within a rear yard when such yard is adjacent to a Residential District unless sufficient buffering and screening is installed.
(E) Access. All required off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street or alley in such a manner that any vehicle entering and leaving the premises is traveling in a forward motion.
(F) Screening. In addition to the setback requirements specified above, screening shall be provided on each side of an off-street loading space that abuts any residential district. Screening shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1276, of this zoning code.
(G) Lighting. Lighting fixtures for off-street loading spaces shall be as follows:
(1) Any lights used to illuminate an off- street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining property.
(2) All lighting fixtures serving off-street parking areas shall be of full cutoff fixtures. Such shielding shall obstruct a line of sight to the bulb with an opaque material when viewed from the property line.
(H) Maintenance. The owner of property used for off-street loading and unloading shall maintain such area in good condition without holes and free of all trash, abandoned or junk vehicles, and other rubbish.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)