(A) Classification. The loading space shall consist of a rectangular area of one of the following classes:
(1) Class A: an area at least 14 feet by 55 feet having a vertical clearance of 15 feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
(2) Class B: an area at least 12 feet by 30 feet having a vertical distance of 15 feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
(B) Schedule of loading spaces. Off-street loading space shall be provided for retailing, wholesaling, warehousing, processing, hotel, hospital, goods display, and similar uses located within General Commercial (GC), Suburban Office (SO), Planned Commercial (PCD), or Limited Manufacturing (LM) Districts requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise in accordance with the following schedule:
Building Area (Sq. Ft.) | Required Class |
Less than 750 | None required |
750 - 1,499 | 1 Class B |
1,500 - 2,499 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B |
2,500 - 9,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B |
10,000 - 49,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B, plus 1 Class A for each 10,000 square feet over the first 10,000 square feet of area |
More than 50,000 | 1 Class A for each 10,000 square feet over the first 10,000 square feet of area, plus 1 Class A for each 25,000 square feet over the first 50,000 square feet |
(C) Surfacing. Areas designated for off-street loading shall at a minimum be paved and shall be graded for proper drainage. Designs shall be reviewed by the Village Engineer and approved by the Director prior to construction.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)