Article XII, § 171-51 through § 171-59

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• Minimum distance of loading access from street intersection50 ft

  The entrances and exits to all required accessory off-street loading berths shall be located at least 50 feet from the intersection of any two streets.

• Minimum vertical clearance15 ft

  Off-street loading berths, opened or enclosed, shall have minimum dimensions of length: 55 feet; width: 12 feet; and vertical clearance: 15 feet.

• Minimum loading berth length55 ft

  Off-street loading berths, opened or enclosed, shall have minimum dimensions of length: 55 feet; width: 12 feet; and vertical clearance: 15 feet.

• Minimum loading berth width12 ft

  Off-street loading berths, opened or enclosed, shall have minimum dimensions of length: 55 feet; width: 12 feet; and vertical clearance: 15 feet.

• Location of loading facilities

  All off-street loading facilities shall be located in the rear of the principal building.

• Minimum distance of screening from vehicular entrances/exits15 ft

  Such screening shall not be located within 15 feet of normal vehicular entrances and exits.

• Screening requirements when adjacent to residences

  All permitted or required open off-street loading berths located adjacent to residences or a residential district shall be screened by a strip at least four feet wide, densely planted with shrubs or trees at least four feet high, or a wall or barrier of uniformly painted fence of fire-resistant material, at least six feet high but not more than eight feet high, with not more than 50% of the fence open.

• Surfacing requirement

  All permitted or required open off-street loading berths and parking shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and constructed to provide adequate drainage.