§ 6-16-4-8. DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE.

(A)

Design of Loading Areas: All loading areas shall be oriented away from adjacent residential or other incompatible uses. Loading areas should be designed in conformance with the standards contained in the Manual of Design Guidelines.

(B)

Plan: The design of loading areas shall be subject to the approval of the Design and Project Review Committee in accordance with any additional standards established by the Zoning Administrator.

(C)

Landscaping and Screening: Landscaping and screening shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17, "Landscaping and Screening," and the landscape standards set forth in the Manual of Design Guidelines.

(D)

Lighting: Any lighting used to illuminate loading areas shall be so arranged as to prevent direct glare of beams onto any public property including streets and any adjoining private property, and residential properties in such a way as not to create a nuisance.

(E)

Cleaning and Maintenance: Except in the industrial districts, no cleaning or maintenance of loading areas utilizing motorized equipment may be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day, except for snow removal.

(F)

Signs: Accessory signs shall be permitted on loading areas in accordance with the provisions specified in the Sign Ordinance of the City.

(G)

Loading Area Surface: Loading area surfaces shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water and to provide effective drainage without allowing the water to cross the sidewalk or driveway.

(Ord. No. 66-O-15 , § 35, 6-22-2015)