DESIGN OF OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES
1406 DESIGN OF OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES
A. Location All off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use served. No off-street loading spaces may project into a public right-of-way. No off-street loading space is permitted in a front yard.
B. Dimensions
1. All required off-street loading spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width, a minimum of 22 feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and have a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet.
2. Structures that are 50 years of age or older and maintain loading spaces that do not comply with the dimensions of this section are deemed legally conforming in terms of loading space dimensions. If new loading spaces are constructed, such spaces may be designed to match the dimensions of existing spaces rather than the requirements of this section.
C. Surfacing All off-street loading spaces shall be paved with a durable, all-weather material or pervious paving.
D. Drainage and Maintenance
1. Off-street loading facilities shall be drained to eliminate standing water and prevent damage to abutting property and/or public streets and alleys. All drainage shall comply with the requirements of the Providence Code of Ordinances for stormwater management.
2. Off-street loading areas shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and dust-free condition at the expense of the owner or lessee
E. Access Control and Signs Each required off-street loading space shall be designed with adequate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and in a manner that will minimize interference with traffic movement.
F. Lighting Loading facility lighting shall meet the requirements of Section 1301. Illumination of an off-street loading facility shall be arranged so as to deflect the direct rays of light away from adjacent properties and streets.
G. Landscape and Screening All loading facilities shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Article 15.