West Orange City Zoning Code
§ 25-12.3
Loading Spaces.
[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-12.3]
a.
Number of Spaces.
1.
In all districts, for every building, or part thereof, which is to be occupied by retail stores requiring the receipt in vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on these premises with such building, off-street loading spaces. Design of off-street loading spaces shall be such that vehicles will not be required to maneuver on any public right-of-way except to drive directly onto and off of the site. Retail stores under 2,500 square feet are exempted. The minimum number of spaces shall be determined in relation to gross floor area as follows:
(a)
Two thousand five hundred to 9,999 square feet, one space.
(b)
One additional space for each additional 10,000 square feet or part thereof.
2.
In all districts for every building or part thereof, which is to be occupied by manufacturing storage, goods, display, wholesale store or warehouse, market, hospital, laundry, dry cleaning or other use similarly requiring the receipt of distribution in vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained of the same premises with such buildings, off-street loading spaces. The minimum number of which shall be determined in relation to the gross floor area as follows:
(a)
Up to 15,000 square feet, one space.
(b)
Fifteen thousand to 30,000 feet, two spaces.
(c)
Thirty thousand to 100,000 square feet, three spaces.
(d)
One additional space for each additional 40,000 square feet or part thereof.
b.
Size and Location of Spaces.
1.
Each loading space shall be at least 10 feet in width, 40 feet in length and have a fourteen-foot overhead clearance.
2.
The space is only permitted in the side or rear yard provided no part of the space is nearer than five feet from any side or rear property line.
3.
Parking areas and off-street truck-loading spaces shall be suitably paved, drained, lighted, appropriately planted and fenced for the protection of adjacent properties in accordance with specifications of the Township, and shall be arranged for convenient ingress, egress and safety of vehicles and pedestrians. The facilities shall be maintained in good condition by the owner.
