§ 58-176. Off-street loading requirements.
(a)
Purpose. In order to assure a proper and uniform development of off-street loading areas and to relieve traffic congestion in streets and parking lots, the off-street loading requirements set forth in this section shall apply. These requirements will apply to new buildings and uses, and to additions to existing buildings and uses.
(b)
Minimum off-street loading space requirements.
(1)
An off-street loading berth shall have a minimum area of 12 feet by 25 feet and 14 feet overhead clearance.
(2)
The following minimum requirements shall apply for commercial uses:
a.
One loading space for uses having gross floor areas of 10,000 to 29,999 square feet.
b.
Two loading spaces for uses having gross floor areas of 30,000 square feet or more.
(3)
For a structure containing less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, off-street loading can be provided using off-street parking spaces.
(c)
Design standard for loading areas.
(1)
Access to all required loading areas shall be by roads adequate in width to accommodate two-way traffic, except for loading areas designed and clearly marked for one-way traffic.
(2)
Upon entering an off-street loading area, such maneuvering as is necessary to gain access to a loading space shall be within the confines of the loading facility property only.
(3)
Wheel stops, curbs or other devices shall be provided in such locations as to prevent any vehicle from encroaching either on a public right-of-way or an adjacent property.
(4)
Screening shall be provided as required as section 58-8.
(5)
Signs shall be permitted in compliance with article V of this chapter.
(6)
Lighting shall be permitted in compliance with section 58-7.
(7)
Storm drainage facilities shall be required and shall be so designed as to protect any public right-of-way or adjacent property from damage.
(8)
Permits for driveway locations on state-maintained roads shall be obtained from the state department of transportation.
(Ord. No. 87-04-08, § 9.2, 4-8-1987)