Bellingham Municipal Code, City of Bellingham, WA

City of Bellingham Municipal Code

Title 20 LAND USE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 34 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

20.34.060 - LOADING

A. Applicability. All new buildings and uses shall meet the loading requirements herein specified.

B. Number Required

a. One berth for each building containing 10,000 to 25,000 sq. ft. of floor area.

b. Two berths for each building containing 25,000+ sq. ft. of floor area.

a. One berth for each building containing 20,000 to 50,000 sq. ft. of floor area.

C. Loading Design Standards

1. Off street loading facilities shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the standards herein.

2. Each loading berth shall be at least 10 feet wide and 45 feet long.

3. Loading berths shall not be located within any required yard.

4. Loading berths shall be located entirely on the property they are intended to serve and designed in such a way that the street does not serve as a maneuvering area.

5. Access to loading berths shall be from an alley when such exists.

6. If it is desirable, two or more buildings having a common wall may locate their required loading berths in one location; provided the number of berths shall not be less than the sum of the required berths for all the buildings concerned, and further, there shall be access from each building to the loading berth.

7. Loading areas shall be so designed that traffic congestion and interference is avoided and the highest possible degree of safety is maintained.

[Ord. 9024 (part), 1982]