(a)

Purpose and intent. This section establishes minimum requirements applicable to the transportation system, including public and private streets, bikeways, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, parking and loading areas, and access control to and from public streets. The standards in this section are intended to minimize the traffic impacts of development, and to assure that all developments adequately and safely provide for the storage and movement of vehicles consistent with good engineering and development design practices.

(b)

Compliance with county standards. All required elements of the transportation system shall be provided in compliance with the engineering design and construction standards contained in the Public Works Manual of Miami-Dade County, latest issue, and related standards.

(c)

Street classification system.

(1)

Generally.

a.

All streets (public and private) in the city are classified and mapped according to function served in order to allow for regulation of access, road and right-of-way widths, circulation patterns, design speed, and construction standard.

b.

Streets that are to be dedicated to the city are classified in a street hierarchy system with design tailored to function. The street hierarchy system shall be defined by road function and average daily traffic (ADT), calculated by trip generation rates prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Trip generation rates from other sources may be used if the developer demonstrates the alternative source better reflects local conditions.

c.

When a street continues an existing street that previously terminated outside the subdivision, or is a street that will be continued beyond the subdivision or development at some future time, the classification of the street will be based upon the street in its entirety, both within and outside of the subdivision or development.

d.

All development proposals containing new streets or taking access from existing streets shall conform to the standards and criteria contained in this section.

(2)

Arterial roads. This category of street is subdivided into principal arterial road and minor arterial road. Arterial roads provide links between communities or to limited access expressways. Arterial roads limit direct access from abutting properties except for regionally significant uses. No parking is allowed on any arterials. Each subcategory of roads shall conform to the usage, design and construction standards of the county.

a.

Principal arterial. These roads include the Palmetto expressway and U.S. Highway 27. Principal arterials provide regional and areawide accessibility at high speeds. These controlled access facilities shall be under the jurisdiction of a state or county agency. Principal arterials shall have a design speed of 45 miles per hour. The minimum acceptable peak hour level of service standard shall be LOS "D."

b.

Minor arterial. These roads link community districts to regional or state highways. Minor arterials may also give direct access to regionally significant land uses. These roads may take access from other arterials or freeways and may give access to any lower order nonresidential street type. Lots of less than 150 feet in width may not take access from a minor arterial. Minor arterials shall have a design speed of 45 miles per hour. The minimum level of service standard shall be LOS "D."

(3)

Collector roads. Collector roads provide access to residential or nonresidential uses and connect lower order streets to arterial streets. Design speeds and average daily traffic volumes will be higher than for lower order streets.

a.

Major collector. These streets serve as major community or commercial facilities and may carry through traffic. Major collector streets may take access from other major collectors and arterials, and may give access to any same or lower order street type. Lots of less than 50 feet in width may not take access from a major collector. Major collectors shall have a design speed of 35 miles per hour. Major collectors shall have a minimum ADT of 7,000. The minimum level of service standard shall be LOS "D." No parking is allowed on major collectors.

b.

Residential collector. Where possible, this order of street should be a half-section road. It may provide access for abutting land uses although the number of curb cuts shall be controlled by approved site plan design. Lots of less than 40 feet in width may not take access from a residential collector. This order shall have a maximum ADT of 2,000 and a design speed of 30 miles per hour.

(4)

Local streets. Local streets provide direct access to residential development, but may give access to nonresidential uses, provided average daily traffic (ADT) volume generated by the nonresidential use does not exceed applicable standards for the affected streets. All local streets should be designed to minimize unnecessary and/or speeding traffic. Each local street shall be classified and designed for its entire length to meet the following minimum standards:

a.

A local street is a frontage street which provides direct access to abutting properties and is designed to carry no more traffic than is generated on the street itself.

b.

The design speed for local streets is 15 to 25 miles per hour.

c.

Local streets in the north and central districts shall have a maximum ADT of 500.

d.

Local north-south streets in the north district shall not carry through traffic from NW 137th Street to Frontage Road.

e.

A cul-de-sac shall serve a maximum of 25 dwelling units and a have maximum ADT of 250.

f.

When a ten-foot moving lane is provided, two eight-foot parking lanes shall be provided, except that in apartment house areas, two moving lanes should be provided.

(d)

Rights-of-way.

(1)

Right-of-way widths. Right-of-way requirements for road construction shall be as specified in the Public Works Manual of Miami-Dade County. The right-of-way shall be measured from lot line to lot line.

(2)

Right-of-way requirements. Right-of-way locations for collector and arterial roads are identified in the transportation circulation map of the city, on file in the zoning department. Where roadway construction, improvement, or reconstruction is not required to serve the needs of the proposed development project, future rights-of-way shall nevertheless be reserved for future use.

(3)

Protection and use of right-of-way.

a.

No encroachment shall be permitted into existing rights-of-way, except for temporary use authorized by the city.

b.

Use of the right-of-way for public or private utilities, including but not limited to sanitary sewer, potable water, telephone wires, cable television wires, gas lines, or electricity transmission, shall be allowed subject to placement specifications in city or other applicable regulations.

c.

Sidewalks and bicycle ways shall be located within the right-of-way.

(4)

Vacation of rights-of-way. Applications to vacate a right-of-way shall not be approved unless the city council finds that all of the following requirements are met:

a.

The requested vacation is consistent with the transportation circulation map of the city.

b.

The right-of-way does not provide the sole access to any property.

c.

The requested vacation would not jeopardize the current or future location of any utility.

d.

The requested vacation is not detrimental to the public interest, and provides a positive benefit to the city.

(e)

Street design standards.

(1)

General design standards.

a.

All streets in a new development shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the standards in chapter 28, pertaining to subdivisions, Code of Miami-Dade County. Streets shall be dedicated to the city upon completion, inspection, and acceptance by the city.

b.

Private streets may be allowed within developments that will remain under common ownership, provided they are designed and constructed pursuant to the standards in chapter 28, pertaining to subdivisions, Code of Miami-Dade County.

c.

Streets in proposed subdivisions shall be connected to rights-of-way in adjacent areas to allow proper inter-neighborhood traffic flow by means of a collector street. If adjacent lands are unplatted, stub-outs in the new development shall be provided for future connection to the adjacent unplatted land.

d.

Local streets shall be arranged to discourage through traffic.

e.

The crown of all roads shall be six feet, six inches above sea level.

f.

Streets shall intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and in no case shall be less than 75 degrees.

g.

New intersections along one side of an existing street shall, where possible, coincide with existing intersections. Where an offset (jog) is necessary at an intersection, the distance between centerlines of the intersecting streets shall be no less than 150 feet.

h.

No two streets may intersect with any other street on the same side at a distance of less than 400 feet measured from centerline to centerline of the intersecting street. When the intersected street is an arterial, the distance between intersecting streets shall be no less than 1,000 feet.

(2)

Curbing requirement.

a.

Except in the R-TH and R-M1 zoning districts where valley gutters may be used, curbing shall be required for the purposes of drainage, safety, and delineation and protection of pavement edge along streets in the following cases:

1.

Along designated parking lanes.

2.

Where the surface drainage plan requires curbing to channel stormwater.

3.

Where narrow lots averaging less than 40 feet in width take direct access from a street upon which no on-street parking is allowed.

b.

All curbing shall conform to the construction standards in Chapter 28, pertaining to subdivisions, Code of Miami-Dade County.

(3)

Shoulders. Shoulders, where required, shall measure at least five feet in width and shall be required on each side of street and located within the right-of-way. Shoulders shall consist of stabilized turf or other material permitted by Chapter 28, pertaining to subdivisions, Code of Miami-Dade County. Shoulders and/or drainage swales are required as follows:

a.

According to city public works department requirements on local and residential collector streets where necessary for stormwater management or road stabilization.

b.

Where required, all residential streets shall provide two five-foot-wide shoulders. Shoulders should be grass surfaced except in circumstances where grass cannot be expected to survive. In no case shall the shoulders be paved.

c.

Where shoulders are required by the Florida Department of Transportation.

d.

On collector streets where curbing is not required.

e.

On arterial streets where curbing is not required.

(4)

Cul-de-sacs and turnarounds. Dimensions and design of the cul-de-sac moving lane and the turning radius or T configuration shall conform to the Miami-Dade County Public Works Manual.

(5)

Stub streets.

a.

Local and collector stub streets may be permitted only within subsections of a phased development for which the proposed street in its entirety has received final site plan approval.

b.

Residential collector and higher order stub streets may be permitted or required by the city provided that the future expansion of the street is deemed desirable by the city or conforms to an adopted traffic circulation map.

c.

Temporary turnarounds shall be provided for all stub streets providing access to five or more lots or housing units. Where four or fewer lots or units are being served, a sign indicating a dead-end street shall be posted.

(6)

Clear visibility triangle. In order to provide a clear view of intersecting streets to the motorist, there shall be a triangular area of clear visibility formed by two intersecting streets or the intersection of a driveway and a street. The following standards shall be met:

a.

Nothing shall be erected, placed, parked, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two feet and ten feet above the grade, measured at the centerline of the intersection.

b.

The clear visibility triangle shall be formed by connecting a point on each street centerline, to be located at the distance from the intersection of the street centerlines indicated in subsection c. below of this section, and a third line connecting the two points.

c.

The minimum distance from the intersection of the street centerlines for the various road classifications shall be as follows:

(7)

Signage and signalization. The developer shall deposit with the city sufficient funds to provide all necessary roadway signs as may be required by the city, based upon county or state signage standards. At least two street name signs shall be placed at each four-way street intersection, and one at each T intersection. Signs shall be installed near light standards and free of visual obstructions. The design of street name signs shall be consistent, in a style appropriate to the community, and of uniform size and color.

(8)

Street trees.

a.

Street trees shall be provided in accordance with the standards established in Article VII, Landscape Requirements.

b.

No development shall be approved without reserving an easement, at the time of final plat approval, authorizing the city to plant shade trees within five feet of the required right-of-way boundary. No street shall be accepted for dedication until the easement required by this subsection has been provided.

(9)

Blocks.

a.

Where a tract of land is bounded by streets forming a block, such block shall have sufficient width to provide for two tiers of lots of appropriate depths.

b.

The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be consistent with adjacent areas. In no case shall block lengths in residential areas exceed 1,200 feet nor be less than 400 feet in length.

(f)

Sidewalks and bikeways.

(1)

When required.

a.

Projects abutting collector or arterial facilities shall provide sidewalks adjacent to the collector or arterial roadway. Projects in neighborhood retail (B-1), business (B-2), high density residential (R-M2), medium density residential (R-TH and R-M1), moderate single-family residential (R-1Z and R-1P), PUD, MU or MU-E districts shall provide sidewalks. Location of sidewalks shall be consistent with planned roadway improvements.

b.

All residential projects adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of an activity center comprised of office, service, school, or recreation activities shall provide pedestrian and bicycle access from the development to the activity center.

c.

Pedestrian ways or crosswalks, not less than ten feet wide with a sidewalk meeting the requirements of this chapter, may be required by the technical review committee to be placed in the center of blocks more than 800 feet long where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other facilities.

(2)

Design and construction standards. Design and construction of sidewalks, bikeways, or other footpaths shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 28, pertaining to subdivisions, Code of Miami-Dade County unless required to conform to the city's urban design guidelines.

(Ord. of 9-25-06)

(a)

Applicability; computation; standards.

(1)

Applicability. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided for all development within the city. All parking areas and their access driveways shall be paved. The facilities shall be maintained as long as the use exists that the facilities were designed to serve.

(2)

Computation. When the number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter results in a fractional space, the fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded, and a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.

(3)

Standards.

a.

A standard parking space shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet in width by 19 feet in length for the parking of each automobile exclusive of access drives or aisles thereto.

A parallel parking space shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet in width by 23 feet in length for the parking of each automobile.

A standard motorcycle parking space shall be 4¼ feet wide and 9¼ feet long.

The minimum width of an access drive shall be 12 feet.

The minimum width of an aisle between opposing parking spaces shall be 24 feet.

No tandem parking shall be permitted.

b.

Streets or sidewalks may not be used for off-street parking purposes as defined in this section. Individual ingress and egress drives extending across the public sidewalks and curbs and connecting the off-street parking spaces to the public street areas shall not exceed a maximum of 12 feet for a one-way drive and 24 feet for a two-way drive. The design, number, and placement of these drives is subject to the approval of the city before being constructed.

c.

Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the installation of a fully automatic parking facility in which the placement and removal of automobiles are accomplished wholly by machinery.

d.

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at the time of construction to meet any increase in density or intensity of use pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.

e.

Parking spaces for all uses or structures shall be located on the same lot, and have the same land use district as the principal use or structure they are intended to serve.

f.

In all residential districts, required parking spaces for single-family and two-family dwellings may be permitted in any setback areas or yards and shall be counted as meeting off-street parking requirements. All parking within the required front yard setback area shall be located in a driveway or turnaround.

In all other districts for all permitted uses, approved permitted uses with site plan review or approved special exception uses, required front, street side, or street rear yards shall not be used for off-street parking except as permitted in this section; a maximum of 50 percent of the required yards may be utilized for off-street parking and other vehicular storage or circulation provided the plan for the use is approved by the city as provided for in subsection (a)(3)g of this section; each parking space shall have an adequate and substantial wheel stop located at least six feet from any abutting property line and parking area surfaces shall not extend closer than five feet from any abutting property line; all parking areas shall have each parking space and aisle marked; and all parking areas shall be landscaped.

g.

Plans for ingress and egress to and from the off-street parking area, including a landscape plan, shall be subject to the approval of the city. In non-residential districts, there shall be no direct or back-up access between parking spaces and the street. No curbs or sidewalks may be cut or altered in any manner without a permit from the city and all other applicable county and/or state agencies.

h.

When off-street parking facilities are located within a separate parking structure, the following conditions and restrictions shall apply:

1.

The structure shall conform to all lot, yard and bulk requirements of the district in which it is located.

2.

The parking facilities shall be designed so as to conform to all other provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances of the city.

3.

All nonstructural portions of the exterior elevations, except for vehicular ingress and egress areas, shall, in addition to any required safety provisions, be screened by a material providing at least 50 percent opacity for the total area between deck levels.

4.

When parking facilities are located on the roof of a parking structure the first four feet shall be screened. The height of the structure shall be measured to the top of the screening.

(b)

Table of off-street parking requirements.

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NOTES:

(1)

For residential districts, any room that has the potential to be utilized as a bedroom shall be considered when calculating the number of bedrooms for parking purposes.

(2)

Gross floor area is used in calculating square feet.

(3)

For uses not referenced but similar to one of the above categories the chief zoning official or designee shall determine the number of required parking spaces.

(4)

If more than one use is within one building or development parking for said uses shall be calculated separately.

(5)

Loading areas in front of warehouse buildings will not be counted towards parking requirements.

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(c)

Special parking spaces.

(1)

Parking for handicapped persons. Any parking area to be used by the general public shall provide suitable, paved and marked parking spaces for handicapped persons. The number, design, and location of these spaces shall be consistent with the standards contained in the Florida Building Code, as may be amended. No parking space required for the handicapped shall be counted as a parking space in determining compliance with the table of off-street parking requirements of this section, but optional spaces for the handicapped shall be counted.

(2)

Motorcycle parking.

a.

A portion of the parking spaces required by this chapter may be designed as exclusively for motorcycle parking if the following conditions are met:

1.

The building official, chief zoning official or code compliance officer recommends that the spaces be so designated, based upon projected demand for them and lessened demand for automobile spaces.

2.

The technical review committee approves the recommendation and the designated spaces are shown on the final development plan.

3.

The designated spaces are suitably marked and striped.

4.

The designation does not reduce the overall area devoted to parking, so that if motorcycle spaces are converted to automobile spaces, the minimum requirements for automobile spaces will be met.

b.

The approval may later be withdrawn, and the spaces returned to car spaces, if the building official, or chief zoning official finds that the purposes of this chapter would be better served thereby, based upon the actual demand for motorcycle and automobile parking.

(3)

Bicycle parking.

a.

Racks or other means of storage that can secure at least four bicycles are required for all park, shopping center, office, industrial and restaurant uses with parking lots, as follows:

1.

Number of bicycle parking spaces required:

2.

Other uses. Any other uses, except single family, duplex, or townhouse, which are exempt, shall provide bicycle racks or other means of storage as provided herein only where their total parking lot has 101 or more spaces.

3.

Location and design of bicycle parking spaces; requirements:

i.

The bicycle parking spaces shall be located near the entrances to the building.

ii.

At buildings and shopping centers that have multiple parking lots, the bicycle parking spaces must be installed near the entrances to the buildings served by the lots.

iii.

The bicycle parking spaces should be in a highly visible, well-lighted location that provides enough clear space to facilitate easy use and does not impede pedestrian traffic or handicap accessibility.

iv.

The parking spaces may not be placed in the city maintained right-of-way.

v.

The design of the bicycle rack shall permit the locking of the frame and at least one wheel with a standard size "U" lock and accommodate the typical range of bicycle sizes.

vi.

The bicycle rack must resist removal, resist rust, corrosion, and vandalism, and must be properly maintained.

4.

Other forms of storage. At the owner's option, bicycle parking may also be installed in the form of storage rooms, lockers or cages.

5.

Signage and markings. All bicycle parking spaces shall be posted with a permanent and properly maintained aboveground sign. The bottom of the sign must be at least five feet above grade when attached to a building, which may not be installed in the city maintained right-of-way. No permit shall be required for such signs.

(4)

Parking for persons transporting young children and strollers. Parking spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young children under the age of three and strollers, shall be required for all uses other than single-family, duplex, townhouse, multifamily or industrial zoned properties. Such baby stroller parking spaces shall be provided as follows:

a.

Quantity of specially designated parking spaces:

b.

Location of parking spaces. Such spaces shall be located as closely as possible to parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or disabled persons; provided however, parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or disabled persons shall take precedence. Where no parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or disabled persons have been provided, parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance.

c.

Signage and markings. All parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers shall be prominently outlined with green paint and posted with an approved permanent above-ground sign which shall conform to the figure entitled "Baby Stroller Parking Sign" hereby incorporated in this section. The bottom of the sign must be at least five feet above grade when attached to a building, or seven feet above grade for a detached sign.

(d)

Parking variance.

(1)

As a condition for obtaining a variance of parking requirements from the city, as allowed under section 78-74, "Requirements and Procedures for Variances and Administrative Variances", the developer must show one or more of the following:

a.

A parking study indicates that there is not a present need for the required parking.

b.

Public transportation satisfies transportation demands for a portion of the users of the facility that corresponds to the amount of parking to be varied.

c.

The developer has established or will establish an alternative means of access to the use that will justify varying the number of parking spaces. Alternative programs that may be considered by the city include, but are not limited to:

1.

Private and public car pools and van pools.

2.

Charging for parking.

3.

Subscription bus services.

4.

Flexible work-hour scheduling.

5.

Ride sharing.

d.

The percentage of parking spaces sought to be varied corresponds to the percentage of residents, employees, and customers who regularly walk, use bicycles or other non-motorized forms of transportation, or use mass transportation to come to the facility.

(2)

Any parking study, shall contain, at a minimum, the following data for the relevant type of development:

a.

For residential development:

1.

Type of housing: detached single-family, townhouse, multi-family, etc.

2.

Total square footage and number of dwelling units.

3.

Mix of units: opportunities for shared parking.

4.

Average cost per unit.

5.

Cost of parking: purchase or rental of spaces.

6.

Any other factor that may reduce/increase the parking demand.

b.

For nonresidential development:

1.

Type of use.

2.

Total square footage or gross leasable area.

3.

Maximum number of patrons or users at peak time.

4.

Employment characteristics such as number of employees and number of shifts.

5.

Cost of parking, if applicable.

6.

Any other factor that may reduce/increase the parking demand.

(3)

If the developer satisfies one or more of the criteria in subsection (d)(1) of this section, the city council may approve the variance of parking request and parking plan submitted by the developer. The number of parking spaces varied shall correspond to the estimated number of parking spaces that will not be needed because of the condition or conditions established.

(4)

A parking plan:

a.

Shall be designed to contain sufficient space to meet the full parking requirements of this chapter.

b.

Shall include a written agreement with the city that, one year from the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the number of spaces varied will be converted to parking spaces that conform to this chapter at the developer's expense should the city determine from experience that the additional parking spaces are needed.

c.

Shall include a written agreement that the developer will cover the expense of a traffic study to be undertaken by the city public works director or chief zoning official to determine the advisability of providing the full parking requirement.

(5)

Based upon the study and the recommendations of the city public works director or chief zoning official, the city shall determine if additional operable parking spaces are necessary.

(6)

The developer may at any time request that city approve a revised parking plan to allow additional parking spaces.

(e)

Reduction for mixed or joint use of parking spaces. The city council shall authorize a reduction in the total number of required parking spaces for two or more uses jointly providing off-street parking when their respective hours of need of maximum parking do not normally overlap. Reduction of parking requirements because of joint use shall be approved if the following conditions are met:

(1)

The developer submits sufficient data to demonstrate that hours of maximum demand for parking at the respective uses do not normally overlap.

(2)

The developer submits a legal agreement approved by the city attorney guaranteeing the joint use of the off-street parking spaces as long as the uses requiring parking are in existence or until required parking is provided elsewhere in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(f)

Standards for drive-up facilities. All facilities providing drive-up or drive-through service shall provide on-site stacking lanes in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

The facilities and stacking lanes shall be located and designed to minimize turning movements in relation to the driveway access to streets and intersections.

(2)

The facilities and stacking lanes shall be located and designed to minimize or avoid conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrian areas such as sidewalks, crosswalks, or other pedestrian accessways.

(3)

A bypass lane shall be provided.

(4)

Stacking lane distance shall be measured from each service window to the property line bordering the furthest street providing access to the facility.

(5)

Minimum stacking lane distance shall be as follows:

a.

Financial institutions shall have a minimum distance of 200 feet. Two or more stacking lanes may be provided which together total 200 feet.

b.

All other uses shall have a minimum distance of 120 feet.

(6)

Alleys or driveways in or abutting areas designed, approved, or developed for residential use shall not be used for circulation of traffic for drive-up facilities.

(7)

Where turns are required in the exit lane, the minimum distance from any drive-up station to the beginning point of the curve shall be 34 feet. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 25 feet.

(g)

Pavement markings.

(1)

Generally. Designated parking spaces shall be marked on the surface of the parking space with paint or permanent marking materials and maintained in clearly visible condition.

(2)

Handicapped spaces. Signs or signs combined with color-coded stall lines shall be used to distinguish handicapped spaces from standard size car spaces.

(3)

Directional arrows. In parking facilities, all aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to expedite traffic movement.

(h)

Landscaping. All off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Article VII, "Landscape Requirements", pertaining to landscaping.

(i)

Lighting. Parking lots that are to be used after dark shall be lighted. The lighting shall not shine directly upon any adjacent property or street and shall not produce excessive glare.

(j)

Access for handicapped persons. Access to each principal building shall be provided from rights-of-way and parking areas by means of a hard-surfaced pathway leading to at least one entrance generally used by the public. The pathway shall be at least five feet wide, unobstructed, and devoid of curbs, stairs or other abrupt changes in elevation. Ramps shall be designed in accordance with the ramp requirements of the Florida Building Code.

(Ord. of 9-25-06; Ord. No. 2012-11, § 1, 5-15-12; Ord. No. 2022-04, § 1, 4-19-22)

(a)

Generally. Spaces to accommodate off-street loading or business vehicles shall be provided as required in this section.

(b)

Off-street loading requirements. Every building, building group, or part thereof, which is to be occupied by multifamily, business, commercial, institutional or other uses, receives materials or merchandise and contains 4,000 square feet or more of floor area will provide the following number of berths:

Off-Street Loading Requirements

The loading berths required in each instance shall be at least 12 feet in width, 30 feet in length, and 14 feet in height. The length of one or more of the loading spaces may be increased up to 55 feet if full-length tractor-trailer must be accommodated. Berths may not be within the required front yard setback.

(c)

Trash enclosures requirements. Designated spaces for trash enclosures shall be provided in projects in all zoning districts, except single-family, two-family and townhouse districts.

(d)

Adjustments to requirements. The planning and zoning board may, upon the recommendation of the building official or chief zoning official, require that a study be done to determine the actual number of loading spaces needed for a proposed use.

(e)

Marking. Designated loading spaces shall be marked on the surface of the loading space with paint or permanent marking materials and maintained in clearly visible condition.

(f)

Landscaping. All loading areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Article VII, Landscape Requirements, pertaining to landscaping.

(Ord. of 9-25-06)