(1) Dimensions . A required loading bay shall have a minimum dimension of 12 feet in width, 30 feet in length, and 20 feet minimum vertical clearance.
(2) Location. A required off-street loading bay shall not be located within a building but shall be on the site of the use served or on an adjacent site. The location shall also be restricted by the additional following standards:
A. Side & Rear Areas . Off-street loading bays shall be located on the sides and/or rear of the lot that is serving the use.
B. Loading in a Setback is Prohibited . A loading area shall not be located in a required setback. Additionally, street side loading docks shall be setback a minimum of 70 feet from the street property line or 110 feet from the street center line, whichever is greater. C. Interference with Access Aisles, Travel Lanes & Customer Parking is Prohibited . No loading bay may intrude into any portion of a required access aisle or travel lane and the general customer parking area(s). D. Screening of Visible Loading Areas . Loading bays visible from a thoroughfare or street shall be screened on three sides by a solid, decorative fence, wall or hedge at least six (6) feet in height.
Figure – Loading Bay
(3) Access to Loading/Unloading Area . Access to a loading bay or access to a customer parking area shall apply in accordance to the following standards:
A. Accessing Loading & Unloading . A loading/unloading area shall be accessible without backing a delivery vehicle across a street property line (right-of-way), customer travel lanes or driveways, except if the Planning Director or his/her designee determines that
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