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(1) Types of Loading Berths; Design. Required off-street loading space shall be provided in berths which conform to the following minimum specifications.

(a) Type "A" berths shall be at least 60 feet long by 12 feet wide by 15 feet high, inside dimensions with a 60-foot maneuvering apron.

(b) Type "B" berths shall be at least 30 feet long by 12 feet wide by 14 feet 6 inches high, inside dimensions with 30-foot maneuvering apron.

(2) Number of Loading Spaces Required: The following numbers and types of berths shall be provided for the specified uses. The uses specified below shall include all structures designed, intended or arranged for such use.

Use

Gross Floor Area (sq. ft.)

Berths Required

Type

a. Freight terminals, industrial plants, manufacturing or wholesale establishments, warehouses

12,000 - 36,000

1

A

36,000 - 60,000

2

A

60,000 - 100,000

3

A

each additional 50,000 or fraction thereof

1 additional

A

b. Motel, convention halls, multi-family dwellings or sports arenas

25,000 - 150,000

1

B

150,000 - 400,000

2

B

each additional 250,000 or fraction thereof

1 additional

B

c. Multi-Family (Central Business District)*

more than 25,000

Minimum 1

B

d. Hospital, convalescent homes and similar institutional uses

10,000 - 100,000

1

B

over 100,000

2

B

*Adequate loading spaces shall be provided so that a minimum of one space shall be provided to serve all dwellings within an improved walking distance of 250 feet, excluding vertical distances being served by an elevator.

e. Department stores, retail establishments, funeral homes, and commercial establishments not otherwise specified

7,000 - 24,000

1

B

24,000 - 50,000

2

B

50,000 - 100,000

3

B

over 100,000

each additional 50,000 or major fraction thereof

1 additional

B

f. Hotels or office buildings

25,000 - 40,000

1

B

40,000 - 100,000

2

B

each additional 100,000 - or major fraction thereof

1 additional

B

g. Schools

over 14,000

1

B

(3) Uses not specifically mentioned. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street loading facilities shall be the same as the above mentioned use which, as determined by the Planning Director, is most similar to the use not specifically mentioned.

(4) Concurrent different uses. When any proposed structure will be used concurrently for different purposes, final determination of loading requirements will be made by the Planning Director but in no event shall the loading requirements be less than the total requirement for each use based upon its aggregate floor area.

(5) Location of required loading facilities. The off-street loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in this code shall be in all cases on the same lot or parcel of land as the structure they are intended to serve. In no case shall the required off-street loading space be part of the area used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements.

(6) Manner of using loading areas. No space for loading shall be so located that a vehicle using such loading space projects into any public right-of-way. Loading space shall be provided with access to an alley, or if no alley adjoins the lot, with access to the street. Any required front, side or rear yard may not be used for loading.