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  2. CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  3. Article 7.1. Parking

Sec. 7.1.8. Vehicle Loading Areas

A. Loading Not Required
If determined by the Development Services Director, adequate space must be made available on-site for the unloading and loading of goods, materials, items or stock for delivery and shipping.

B. Location
If a loading area is provided, it must meet the following standards.

  1. Loading areas must be located to the side or rear of buildings and be screened as set forth in Sec. 7.2.5.B.
  2. Loading areas cannot be located in an A or B neighborhood transition zone.
  3. With the exception of areas specifically designated by the City, loading and unloading activities are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
  4. Loading and unloading activities may not encroach on or interfere with the use of sidewalks, drive aisles, queuing areas and parking areas by vehicles or pedestrians.

Book traversal links for Sec. 7.1.8. Vehicle Loading Areas

  • Sec. 7.1.7. Vehicle Parking Lot Landscaping
  • Sec. 7.1.9. Parking Surface Standards
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 7.1. Parking
    • Sec. 7.1.1. Applicability
    • Sec. 7.1.2. Required Parking
    • Sec. 7.1.3. Specialized Vehicle Parking Requirements
    • Sec. 7.1.4. Vehicle Parking Mitigation
    • Sec. 7.1.5. Additional Vehicle Parking Provisions
    • Sec. 7.1.6. Vehicle Parking Location and Layout
    • Sec. 7.1.7. Vehicle Parking Lot Landscaping
    • Sec. 7.1.8. Vehicle Loading Areas
    • Sec. 7.1.9. Parking Surface Standards
  • Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening
  • Article 7.3. Signs
  • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
  • Article 7.5. Outdoor Display and Storage

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