§ 138-3604. Off-street loading.

Off-street loading is generally required for certain uses and building sizes to allow for the orderly delivery of goods and services to and from the property. Off-street loadings shall be provided and developed consistent with this section.

(a)

Minimum off-street loading quantity: Loading shall be provided for the following uses and associated building areas:

Table 138-3604.a — Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Loading
Land Use	Minimum Number of Loading
Commercial and Institutional Uses
Buildings between 15,000 to 19,999 sf	1 berth for local delivery trucks
Buildings between 20,000 to 49,999 sf	1 berth for local delivery trucks
Buildings between 50,000 to 99,999 sf	1 berth for semi-trucks
Buildings 100,000 sf and more	2 berths for semi-trucks PLUS 1 berth for each addition 50,000 sf
Office
Buildings 100,000 sf and more	1 berth for local delivery trucks
Industrial
Buildings up to 9,999 sf	1 loading space
Buildings between 10,000 to 39,999 sf	1 berth for semi-trucks
Buildings 40,000 sf and more	2 berths for semi-trucks PLUS 1 berth for each addition 50,000 sf

 

(b)

Development standards for off-street loading:

(1)

Loading location(s):

a.

All loading shall occur on-site and may not occur from a public road right-of-way. Exceptions may include private, internal local streets where alternate vehicle access routes are available when loading activity occurs.

b.

In no case shall the use of a loading space or berth hinder the movement of vehicles and pedestrians over a street, alley or sidewalk.

(2)

Loading dimensions:

a.

Loading space: loading spaces shall be at least nine feet × 18 feet.

b.

Loading berth for local delivery trucks: berths shall be at least ten feet × 25 feet.

c.

Loading berth for semi-trucks: berths shall be at least ten feet × 60 feet and shall allow for a 16-foot high clearance.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)