18.54.070 Specific Loading Requirements:
A. Other than those listed in subsection B of this section, commercial, industrial and public utility uses shall provide truck loading and unloading space as follows:
|
Square Feet of Floor Area |
No. of Spaces Required |
|
Less than 10,000 |
0 |
|
10,000 – 30,000 |
1 |
|
30,001 – 100,000 |
2 |
|
100,001 and over |
3 |
B. Restaurants, office buildings, hotels, motels, hospitals and institutions, schools and colleges, public buildings, recreational or entertainment facilities, and any similar use shall provide off-street truck loading or unloading spaces as follows:
|
Square Feet of Floor Area |
No. of Spaces Required |
|
Less than 30,000 |
1 |
|
30,000 – 100,000 |
2 |
|
100,001 and over |
3 |
C. Size of Loading Space. A loading space shall consist of a space not less than ten feet (10') wide, thirty-five feet (35') long, and a height clearance of fourteen feet (14'). Where vehicles generally used for loading and unloading exceed these dimensions, the required length of these spaces shall be increased. The Building Official may waive the height requirement upon receipt of evidence that such height is unnecessary.
D. Location of Loading Area. The required off-street loading area shall be located on the same lot with the use it is intended to serve.
E. Off-street parking areas used to fulfill the requirements of this title shall not be used for loading and unloading operations except during periods of the day when not required to serve parking needs. (Ord. 2929, 8/13/19; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03; Ord. 786, 1976. Formerly 18.54.060)