Loading space sizes, access, and placement rules

(a) Dimensions of loading spaces. (1) When only one loading space is required, the minimum horizontal dimensions of the space are 19 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches in width, with a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet. (2) When more than one loading space is required, the minimum horizontal dimensions for one-third of the required spaces are 35 feet in length and 12 feet in width, with a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet. For the remaining required loading spaces, the minimum horizontal dimensions are 19 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches in width, with a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet. When computation of the total required loading spaces with the dimensions 35 feet in length by 12 feet in width results in a number with a fraction of one-half or greater, the number of required loading spaces will be the next highest whole number. (3) Access to loading spaces must have the same minimum vertical clearance as required for the loading spaces. (b) Location and improvement of loading spaces. (1) If loading space areas are illuminated, all sources of illumination must be designed or shielded to prevent any direct illumination toward any zoning lot or street. (2) Each required loading space must be identified and must be reserved for loading purposes. (3) All loading spaces and maneuvering areas must be maintained with an all-weather surface. (4) Loading spaces or maneuvering areas are not permitted in any required yard, except in the preservation, agricultural, and country districts. For lots that are split zoned and have nonresidential loading, the loading spaces may encroach entirely into the side yard created by the zoning boundary that splits the lot. (5) The width of loading bays entering buildings must not exceed 25 feet when facing streets, except in the agricultural, country, and industrial districts. (6) Vehicular access to loading areas should be located where it is least likely to impede pedestrian circulation.