§ 10-177. Off-street loading for commercial uses.  


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  • (a)

    The property owner shall provide an off-street loading space that has access to a public street or alley. The number and size of loading spaces must be equal to the maximum number and size of vehicles that would be simultaneously loaded or unloaded in connection with the business conducted on the property.

    (b)

    Each loading space must be a minimum of ten feet wide and 55 feet long. If the property owner demonstrates that known delivery vehicles can park and maneuver within the proposed loading and maneuvering space so that subsection (c) is observed, then the building official may reduce the required loading space dimensions.

    (c)

    No part of a vehicle using the loading space shall project into a public right-of-way, access easement or private road.

    (d)

    If the property owner demonstrates that the development will have no delivery needs, then the building official may waive the off-street loading requirements.

(Res. No. 168, § 16.20.290, 3-26-2001; Ord. No. 154, § 3, 1-8-2015)