(A)
Whenever the normal operation of any development requires that goods, merchandise or equipment be routinely delivered to or shipped from that development, a sufficient off-street loading and unloading area must be provided in accordance with this section to accommodate the delivery or shipment operations in a safe and convenient manner.
(B) The loading and unloading area must be of sufficient size to accommodate the numbers and types of vehicles that are likely to use this area, given the nature of the development in question. The following table indicates the number and size of spaces that, presumptively, satisfy the standard set forth in this division (B). However, the permit-issuing authority may require more or less loading and unloading area if reasonably necessary to satisfy the foregoing standard.
Gross Leasable Area of Building (square feet) | Number of Spaces* |
Gross Leasable Area of Building (square feet) | Number of Spaces* |
1,000–19,999 | 1 |
20,000–79,999 | 2 |
80,000–127,999 | 3 |
128,000–191,000 | 4 |
192,000–255,999 | 5 |
256,000–319,999 | 6 |
320,000–391,999 | 7 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Plus 1 for each additional 72,000 square feet or fraction thereof. *Minimum dimensions of 12 feet by 55 feet with 14 feet height clearance from street grade required. | |
(C)
Loading and unloading areas shall be so located and designed that the vehicles intended to use them can:
(1) Maneuver safely and conveniently to and from a public right-of-way; and
(2) Complete the loading and unloading operations without obstructing or interfering with any public right-of-way or any parking space or parking lot aisle.
(D) No area allocated to loading and unloading facilities may be used to satisfy the area requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any portion of any off-street parking area be used to satisfy the area requirements for loading and unloading facilities.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)