Except as otherwise provided in this article, when any building or structure is erected, structurally altered to the extent of increasing the floor area by fifty (50) percent or more, or converted in use, accessory off-street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:

(A)

For each retail building, department store, restaurant, wholesale house, warehouse, repair, general service, manufacturing or industrial establishment or similar use, which has an aggregate floor area in square feet of:

(1)

Over 2,000 but not over 10,000 .....1 space

(2)

Over 10,000 but not over 20,000 .....2 spaces

(3)

Over 20,000 but not over 40,000 .....3 spaces

(4)

Over 40,000 but not over 60,000 .....4 spaces

(5)

For each additional 50,000 over 60,000 .....2 spaces

(B)

For each apartment building, hotel or motel, office building, hospital or similar institution, place of public assembly or similar use, which has an aggregate floor area in square feet of:

(1)

Over 5,000 but not over 10,000 .....1 space

(2)

Over 10,000 but not over 100,000 .....2 spaces

(3)

Over 100,000 but not over 200,000 .....3 spaces

(4)

For each additional 100,000 over 200,000 .....3 spaces

(Ord. No. 875, § 4(Exh. B), 8-23-05)

(A)

The loading space requirements apply to all districts.

(B)

The loading requirements in this Section do not limit special requirements which may be imposed in connection with conditional uses (article 105).

(C)

When it can be demonstrated that a use will not require off-street loading to the extent required herein, such requirements may be waived as determined by the Director.

(Ord. No. 875, § 4(Exh. B), 8-23-05)

(A)

Size and location. For the purpose of these regulations a loading space is a space within the main building or on the same lot, logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries. A loading space shall be scaled to the delivery vehicles expected. A space providing an additional six (6) feet in length greater than the largest vehicle expected to be accommodated will be provided. However, a loading space shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and a length of not less than twenty-five (25) feet and shall be directly accessible from a street or alley without crossing or entering any other required off-street loading or off-street parking spaces. It shall be arranged for convenient and safe ingress and egress by delivery vehicles, both motor truck and/or trailer combination.

(B)

Drainage and maintenance. Drainage for off-street loading facilities shall be designed to prevent damage to abutting property and public streets and alleys, and surfaced with erosion-resistant material in accordance with applicable City specifications. Off-street loading areas shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and dust-free condition at the expense of the owner, or lessee and not used for the sale, repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.

(C)

Entrances and exits. Location and design of entrances and exits shall be in accordance with all applicable traffic regulations and standards. Where the entrance or exit of a building is designed for truck loading and unloading, such entrance or exit shall be designed to provide at least one off-street loading space.

(Ord. No. 875, § 4(Exh. B), 8-23-05)

Off-street loading spaces shall be constructed to the standards set forth in section 135-090, which addresses parking facilities.

(Ord. No. 875, § 4(Exh. B), 8-23-05)