§ 34-1330. Off-street loading.

(a)

Off-street loading facilities are required by this division so that vehicles engaged in unloading will not encroach on or interfere with the public use of the streets and alleys by automotive and pedestrian traffic and so that adequate space is available for the unloading of goods, materials or things for delivery. Off-street loading facilities supplied to meet the needs of one use may not be considered as meeting the needs of another use.

(b)

At the time of the erection of any principal or accessory use, or at the time any principal or accessory use is altered, enlarged or increased in capacity by adding floor area, off-street loading space for the accommodation of vehicles servicing the use shall be provided in accordance with applicable regulations of this division.

(c)

Every commercial, institutional or similar type of building or use that requires the receipt of, or distribution by vehicle of, materials or merchandise shall have permanently maintained off-street loading spaces that do not hinder the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and which meet the following requirements:

(1)

Buildings or uses containing up to 10,000 square feet of gross floor area shall require one off-street loading space.

(2)

Buildings or uses containing between 10,000 square feet and 20,000 square feet of gross floor area shall require two off-street loading spaces.

(3)

Each additional 20,000 square feet of gross floor area shall require one additional off-street loading space.

(4)

Buildings or uses with a total of 65,000 square feet or more of gross floor area shall have a loading demand statement prepared, outlining the projected normal demands for loading and unloading.

(d)

An off-street loading space shall be an area at grade level, at least 12 feet wide by 40 feet long, with a 14-foot vertical clearance. Each such space shall be accessible from a street or alley without crossing or entering any other required off-street loading space. Such loading space shall be accessible from the interior of the building it serves and shall be arranged for convenient and safe ingress and egress by motor truck and/or trailer combination.

(e)

Collective, joint or combined provisions for off-street loading facilities for two or more buildings or uses may be made, provided, such off-street loading facilities are equal in size and capacity to the combined requirements of the several buildings or uses and are designed, located and arranged to be usable thereby.

(f)

No facility or area supplied to meet off-street parking requirements shall be utilized or deemed to meet requirements for off-street loading facilities.

(g)

All buildings or uses requiring the pickup of large quantities of garbage or trash shall provide an easily accessible area for the pickup and delivery of a dumpster or other trash receptacle. All such areas shall be designated so that garbage and trash pickup can be accomplished without excessive maneuvering, such as turning around and backing up.

(Code 1994, § 30-920; Ord. No. 2011-27, § 6, 12-8-2011)