(1)

This section shall apply to all activities related to loading and unloading.

(a)

Loading activities within 150 feet of a zoning district that allows residential uses shall only be permitted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.

(b)

In no case shall loading activities hinder or obstruct the free movement of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians over a street, sidewalk, alley, or interrupt parking lot circulation.

(c)

All off-street loading activities and access shall be provided with an asphalt or concrete surface.

(d)

Loading structures and bays. Loading structures and bays associated with loading areas shall have the following screening requirements:

(i)

Loading structures and loading areas, including waste grease containers, compactors and dumpsters, shall be screened and placed upon a site in a manner that prohibits visibility of such areas from a public right-of-way.

(ii)

The enclosure shall be a minimum of eight feet in height or two feet taller than the highest point of the waste grease containers, compactors or dumpsters, whichever is greater.

(iii)

The enclosure shall be constructed of material that is opaque and compatible with the design, materials and color selections used on the principal building. The building materials shall be masonry with metal framing. Where the interior of the dumpster enclosure will be visible from within or off-site, all unfinished surfaces on the interior of the dumpster enclosure shall be painted or stained black or dark brown.

(iv)

The enclosure shall contain gates for access and security, which must be maintained in good working order and kept closed when the dumpster is not being used.

(v)

Trash containment areas shall be placed in the rear or side yard and shall be located a minimum of five feet from property lines.

(vi)

Access to trash containment areas shall be provided via a paved, dust-free surface.

(vii)

Temporary construction trash and recycling dumpsters, which are not enclosed, shall be permitted up until such time as the certificate of occupancy is issued.

(e)

Loading spaces.

(i)

When required, one or more off-street loading space shall be provided on the same or adjoining premises with the facility it serves, either inside or outside a building or structure.

(ii)

A loading space shall have minimum dimensions of 12 feet wide and 35 feet deep.

(iii)

The loading space shall maintain overhead clearance of 14 feet.

(iv)

All off-street loading spaces shall have access from an alley, or if there is no alley, from a street.

(f)

Minimum loading space requirements for non-residential uses:

Loading Table

(Ord. No. 23-0605, § 1(Exh. A), 6-5-2023; Ord. No. 25-0505, § 18, 5-5-2025)