§ 1500-20-100. Loading Requirements

A.

Loading Spaces Required. A minimum of one loading space (dock or parking space) shall be provided for all commercial and industrial use types in excess of 10,000 square feet that require a loading space, plus one additional space for every additional 20,000 square feet of floor area, up to a maximum of four loading spaces required.

B.

Dimensions. Each required loading space shall be not less than 12 feet wide, 40 feet long and with 14 feet of vertical clearance.

C.

Location.

1.

Loading spaces shall be separate from other required parking and maneuvering areas.

2.

Where feasible, loading spaces and docks shall be located to the rear of properties.

3.

No loading space or dock shall be permitted to face a residential use within 500 feet of such facility.

D.

Screening. All loading spaces, docks and truck parking areas shall be screened from view from adjacent roadways and residential uses by a minimum of a 6 foot high hedge, 6 foot high chain link fence with privacy slats and landscaping, or a solid 6 foot high wall and landscaping.

E.

Striping. All loading areas shall be striped and clearly identified for loading purposes only.

F.

Passenger Loading Areas.

1.

Passenger loading areas shall be provided for any commercial and industrial use types or complexes with greater than 50,000 square feet gross floor area.

2.

Passenger loading areas shall be located at the point(s) of primary pedestrian access from the parking area to the adjacent building, or buildings, and shall be designed in such a manner that vehicles waiting in the loading area do not impede vehicular circulation in the parking area.