A.

Buildings or structures to be built or substantially altered which receive and distribute material or merchandise by truck shall provide and maintain off-street loading berths in sufficient numbers and size to adequately handle the needs of the particular use.

B.

If loading space has been provided in connection with an existing use or is added to an existing use, the loading space shall not be eliminated if elimination would result in less space than is required to adequately handle the needs of the particular use.

C.

Off-street parking areas used to fulfill the requirements of this chapter shall not be used for loading and unloading operations except during periods of the day when not required to take care of parking needs.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-102(B); Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Code 1977, § 17.20.040)