Chapter 17.24
OFF-STREET LOADING
Sections:
17.24.020 Space requirements and standards.
17.24.010 Required when.
Whenever the normal operation of any development requires that goods, merchandise or equipment be routinely delivered to or shipped from that development, a sufficient off-street loading and unloading area must be provided in accordance with this section to accommodate the delivery or shipment operation in a safe and convenient manner. (Ord. 2007-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 1997-13 § 1 (part))
17.24.020 Space requirements and standards.
A. Standards for Loading Berths.
1. Width and Clearance. Each loading berth shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width and shall provide not less that fourteen (14) feet vertical clearance.
2. Length. Each loading berth shall be at least forty-five (45) feet in length or shall not extend beyond the property line. The greater of the two (2) standards shall apply.
B. The loading and unloading area must be sufficient size to accommodate the numbers and types of vehicles that are likely to use this area, given the nature of the development. Table 17.24.020 indicates the number and size of spaces that should satisfy this subsection.
C. However, the City Council may require more or less spaces if necessary to satisfy subsection A of this section.
|
Gross Floor Area of Building |
Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
|
1,000—19,999 |
1 |
|
20,000—79,999 |
2 |
|
80,000—127,999 |
3 |
|
128,000—191,999 |
4 |
|
192,000—255,999 |
5 |
|
256,000—319,999 |
6 |
|
320,000—391,999 |
7 |
|
392,000 or more |
7 plus one for every 72,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
(Ord. 2007-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 1997-13 § 1 (part))
17.24.030 Location.
Loading and unloading areas shall be located and designed so vehicles intended to use them can maneuver safely and conveniently to and from the street right-of-way and complete their operations without interfering with any public right-of-way, parking space or parking lot aisle. (Ord. 2007-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 1997-13 § 1 (part))