1. Applicability. Commercial, civic, institutional, industrial, and multi-unit dwelling uses shall provide off-street loading spaces as established in Table 156.08.H-A. Loading Requirements. The Zoning Administrator may approve a reduction in the minimum loading requirements, or approval for shared use of loading spaces for multiple users, through an application for Minor Site Plan Review (see § 156.03.A.2.b.(2) (Minor Site Plan Review)).
2. Computation. Off-street loading spaces shall be calculated on the basis of gross floor area (GFA) in square feet.
a. Fractions of Loading Spaces. When computation of required loading spaces results in a fraction, any fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded, and any fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one loading space.
b. Maximum Number of Loading Spaces. The maximum number of loading spaces required for any property shall be four spaces.
3. Dimensions. All required loading spaces shall have a minimum width of ten feet, minimum length of 65 feet, and minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet.
4. Location. All loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use served, unless an alternate location has been approved by the Zoning Administrator through the site plan review process (see § 156.03.A.2 (Site Plan Review)).
a. Side or Rear yard. Loading facilities shall be located on the side and/or rear yard of the lot. A designated loading area may be located within a drive aisle with prior written approval from the Zoning Administrator.
b. Residential Districts. No loading space shall be closer than 50 feet to any property in a residential district, unless the space is screened by a solid fence or wall with a minimum height of six feet.
5. Access. Each required off-street loading space shall have appropriate means of vehicular access from a driveway, street or alley in a manner that minimizes interference with traffic movement. No loading space shall project into or block a street, alley, access drive, or parking area. Loading facilities must be designed to allow the driver to proceed forward into traffic, rather than back out.
Gross Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
Gross Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
Multi-Unit Residential Uses | |
20,000 sf or more | 1 |
Commercial, Civic, and Institutional Uses | |
10,000 to 100,000 sf | 1 |
Each additional 100,000 sf | 1 |
Industrial Uses | |
5,000 to 40,000 sf | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 sf | 1 |