§ 22.18.080. Off-Street Loading Requirements.

Off-street loading bays are required as provided by this Section, based upon the loading bay intensity determined by Subsection C. (Parking Spaces Required).

A.

Number of bays required.

Use Area in Square Feet	Number of Bays Required Based on Loading Bay Intensity
	High	Medium	Low
Less than 10,000	1	0	0
10,000 to 30,000	2	1	0
30,000 to 60,000	3	2	1
60,000 to 100,000	4	3	2
100,000 to 150,000	5	4	3
Each additional 50,000	1	0.50	0.25

 

B.

Adjustment to number of bays. The number of loading bays required may be adjusted (Section 22.70.030) to 50 percent of the required number when such bays are designed to serve two or more uses jointly, provided that each use has access to the loading zone without crossing public streets, alleys or sidewalks.

C.

Use of loading bays. Loading bays shall not be used for repair work, vehicle storage, or to satisfy space requirements for off-street parking.

D.

Loading bay design standards.

1.

Access. Each loading bay shall be accessible from a street or alley, or from an on-site aisle or drive connecting with a street or alley. Such access may be combined with access to a parking lot if located so loading activities will not obstruct normal on-site parking and traffic flow. Loading bays shall be designed to preclude the necessity for maneuvering on a street or sidewalk.

2.

Setbacks. Loading bays shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any residential use or category.

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