A. Types of Loading Berths; Design. Required off-street loading space shall be provided in berths which conform to the following minimum specifications.
1. Type "A" berths shall be at least 60 feet long by 12-feet wide by 15-feet high, inside dimensions with a 60-foot radius maneuvering apron.
2. Type "B" berths shall be at least 30-feet long by 12-feet wide by 14-feet 6-inches high, inside dimensions with 30-foot radius maneuvering apron.
B. Number of Loading Spaces Required. The following numbers and types of berths shall be provided for the specified uses. The uses specified below shall include all structures designed, intended or arranged for such use.
USE
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AGGREGATE FLOOR AREA (SQ. FT.)
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BERTHS REQUIRED
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TYPE
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USE
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AGGREGATE FLOOR AREA (SQ. FT.)
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BERTHS REQUIRED
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TYPE
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Freight terminals, industrial plants, manufacturing or wholesale establishments’ warehouses | 12,000 – 36,000 36,001 – 60,000 60,001 – 100,000 Each additional 50,000 or fraction thereof | 1 2 3 1 additional | A A A A |
Motel, convention halls, multi-dwelling structures or sports arenas | 25,000 – 150,000 150,001 – 400,000 Each additional 25,000 or fraction thereof | 1 2 1 additional | B B B |
Multi-family structures | More than 25,000 | Minimum 1 | B |
Hospital, convalescent homes and similar institutional uses | 10,000 – 100,000 Over 100,000 | 1 2 | B B |
Department stores, retail establishments, restaurants, funeral homes, and commercial establishments not otherwise specified | 7,000 – 24,000 24,001 – 50,000 50,001 – 100,000 Each additional 50,000 or fraction thereof | 1 2 3 1 additional | B B B B |
Hotels or office buildings | 25,000 – 40,000 40,001 – 100,000 Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 2 1 additional | B B B |
Schools | Over 14,000 | 1 | B |
Adequate loading spaces shall be provided so that a minimum of one space shall be provided to serve all dwellings with an improved walking distance of 250 feet, excluding vertical distances being served by an elevator.
C. Uses Not Specifically Mentioned. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street loading facilities shall be the same as the above mentioned use which, as determined by the City, is most similar to the use not specifically mentioned.
D. Concurrent Different Uses. When any proposed structure will be used concurrently for different purposes, final determination of loading requirements will be made by the City but, in no event, shall the loading requirements be less than the total requirements for each use based upon its aggregate floor area.
E. Location of Required Loading Facilities. The off-street loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in this Code shall be, in all cases, on the same lot or parcel of land as the structure they are intended to serve. In no case shall the required off-street loading space be part of the area used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements.
F. Manner of Using Loading Areas. No loading space shall be located so that a vehicle using the loading space projects into a public street. Loading space should be provided with access to an alley or, if no alley adjoins the lot, with access to the street. Any required front yard may not be used for loading.
G. Loading Space for Dumpsters. A loading space for trash dumpsters shall be provided which does not interfere with traffic circulation nor the use of parking spaces.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Am. Ord. 2003-008, passed 4-24-03)