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Brooklyn Center City Zoning Code

35-600 Off-Street

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35-600Off-Street LoadingIn connection with any use which is to be established or substantially altered and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, there shall be provided off-street loading space on the basis of the following minimum requirements:1)Minimum Number of Berths Requireda)For retail commerce, wholsale commerce, manufacturing and warehousing Square Feet of Aggregate Gross Floor Area Minimum Required Number of Berths Under 10,000 10,000 to 25,000 1 25,001 to 40,000 2 40,001 to 100,000 3 100,001 to 250,000 4 Each Additional 200,000 1 b)For other uses:Space adequate for the convenient and uncongested loading and unloading of materials.2)Location All loading berths shall be 25 feet or more from the intersection of two street right- of-way lines. Loading berths shall not occupy any yard requirements bordering a street.3)Size The first berth required shall not be less than 12 feet in width and 50 feet in length. Additional berths shall not be less than 12 feet in width and 25 feet in length. All loading berths shall maintain a height of 14 feet or more.4)Access Each loading berth shall be located so as to provide convenient access to a public street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic.5)Accessory Uses Any area designated as a required loading berth or access drive so as to comply with the terms of this ordinance shall not be used for storage of goods or inoperable vehicles nor shall such area be included as a part of the area necessary to meet the off-street parking area.