City Code

Section 850.09 - Loading Facilities.

850.09 Loading Facilities.

Subd. 1   Definition. A loading facility means and includes the dock to or from which the transport vehicle is being loaded or unloaded, the berth for the vehicle while it is being loaded or unloaded and the areas needed to maneuver the vehicle into or out of the berth.

Subd. 2   Location. Off-street loading facilities shall be easily accessible from streets with a minimum of interference with other vehicle and pedestrian traffic. No loading berths shall be located on the side of a building which faces a residential district.

Subd. 3   Setbacks. No loading facility shall be located within the required front street or side street setback for the principal building or within ten feet of an interior side lot line or a rear lot line.

Subd. 4   Design.

B.     Docks. All docks shall be located within the perimeter of the principal or accessory building and shall be completely enclosed except for the opening needed for access to a vehicle during the time it is standing in the berth.

C.     Construction. All loading berths shall comply with the standards for the construction of parking areas as specified in this Section.

Subd. 5   Minimum Number of Loading Berths Required.

A.     Planned Industrial District (Except Office Buildings). One large berth per 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction.

B.     All Office Buildings, Mixed Development District (Office Space Only) and Regional Medical District.

C.     Planned Commercial District (Except Office Buildings).