Loading and refuse collection areas shall not be permitted between buildings and streets. Loading areas and refuse collection areas shall not face toward any street and must be screened from view of public and private streets and rights of way.
A. Streets shall not be used directly for loading, unloading, or refuse collection.
B. Buildings and improvements upon lots must be designed to properly accommodate loading, unloading, and refuse collection.
C. At least one off street loading space shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with every building or part thereof having a gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more, that is to be occupied by a commercial or industrial use, to or from which delivery of materials or merchandise are regularly made by a motor vehicle.
D. Off street loading spaces may not block use of required parking space areas of site or adjacent sites.
E. Loading space shall be located no closer than thirty feet (30') from the edge of the dock to any residential district and shall be located in the side or rear yard.
F. All loading and unloading shall be performed on the site. Such on site loading areas shall be in addition to required off street parking and shall not be located within driveways.
G. Each loading area shall be not less than twelve feet (12') wide, twenty five feet (25') long, and if enclosed or covered, fourteen feet (14') high. Adequate turning and maneuvering space must be provided on the site.
H. Loading/unloading and refuse collection activities shall follow hours specifically noted in the applicable noise ordinance. (Ord. 12-15, 7-11-2012)