(a)

Uses Requiring Loading Area. On the same premises with every building erected and occupied for manufacturing, storage, warehouse, retail sales, consumer services or other uses similarly involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles, materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading services. The enforcement official may permit central loading areas to be shared by multiple uses, such as in a retail shopping center or office park.

(b)

Not Included with Parking. Required loading areas shall not be included in calculations for off-street parking space requirements.

(c)

Location. Loading/unloading areas and docks shall not be provided in the front yard. Where possible, loading areas shall be integrated into the design of the building to minimize visibility.

(d)

Orientation of Overhead Doors. Overhead doors for truck loading areas shall not face a public street or an adjacent residential district. This provision shall not apply to industrial uses located in M2 Districts where the building is setback at least 200 feet from the front lot line and a landscape greenbelt is provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.02.

(e)

Size. The size of all required loading/unloading spaces shall be at least ten feet by 50 feet or 500 sq. ft. in area, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height. The enforcement official may modify this requirement for uses that will involve smaller delivery trucks, such as office buildings.

(f)

Traffic Flow. The size of the loading area shall be sufficient to prevent undue interference with adjacent required parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, or traffic flow on public streets.

(g)

Number. The minimum number of loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 18.03.

Table 18.03
Off-Street Loading Requirements

(h)

Exceptions. For uses that will not require large truck deliveries, the enforcement official may determine that loading may take place in undesignated places in parking lots provided such loading is of a short-term nature.

(i)

Pavement. Loading dock approaches shall be constructed of asphalt or concrete with a base sufficient to accommodate expected vehicle weight.

(j)

Screening. Loading areas shall be screened from adjacent uses in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.03.

(k)

Lighting. Illumination of loading areas shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.04.

(l)

Maintenance. Loading areas shall be maintained free of trash and debris. Surface, curbing, light fixtures and signage shall be maintained in good condition.