Fontana Municipal Code Div. 4 Loading Area Regulations (CA)

Sec. 30-704. - Number of loading spaces required.¶

Table No. 30-704 indicates the number and type of on-site loading spaces required for specific uses.

Table No. 30-704 Required Number of Loading Spaces

Use Space	Required Loading Spaces	Type of Loading Space
Automobile or Vehicle Sales and Service	One space	Tractor Trailer
Automobile or Vehicle Parts and Service	One space	Truck
Entertainment and Recreation	From 0 to 29,999 square feet, one space	Truck
	From 30,000 to 99,999 square feet, two spaces	Truck
	Over 100,000 square feet, three spaces	Truck
Hospital, Nursing Home	From 10,000 to 50,000 square feet, one space	Van
	Over 50,000 square feet, one space	Truck
Hotels and Motels	From 10,000 to 50,000 square feet, one space	Van
	Over 50,000 square feet, one space	Truck
Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Industrial Uses	From 5,000 to 30,000 square feet, one space; and	Truck
	One additional space for each additional 30,000 square feet (1)	Tractor Trailer
Medical or Dental Office, Clinic or Laboratory	One space	Van
Professional Office	From 5,000 to 50,000 square feet, one space	Van
	Over 50,000 square feet, one space	Truck
Public Buildings, Schools, Colleges, Theaters, and Similar Public Assembly Uses	One space	Van
Retail and Service Commercial Use	Up to 10,000 square feet, one space	Truck
	10,001 to 30,000 square feet, one space	Tractor Trailer
	30,001 to 90,000 square feet, two spaces	Tractor Trailer
	Over 90,000 square feet, two spaces and one additional space for each additional 50,000 square feet over the initial 90,000 square feet	Tractor Trailer
Drive-Thru Restaurants	One space	Tractor Trailer
Fueling Stations	One loading space is required for fueling.	Tractor Trailer
Warehouse Distribution/Logistics	One loading space is required for buildings with floor area between 5,000 and 30,000 square foot, and One loading space is required for each 30,000 square foot of gross floor area over 30,000 square feet	Tractor Trailer

Notes:

(1) Loading area is to be located as close as possible to loading doors.

(2) Variations in the size, number and/or location of required loading spaces may be reviewed and approved in writing by the Director of Community Development on a case-by-case basis following the submission of supporting traffic, parking or loading information, study or analysis.

(3) In the event that it is feasible, upon approval of the Director of Community Development, one loading space may be used between two occupants of a commercial center with a joint use agreement.

(Ord. No. 1830, § 8(Exh. A), 6-9-20)

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Sec. 30-704a. - Trailer parking.¶

Logistics, Distribution Facilities (High Cube) and Warehousing Facilities	Trailer Parking: 1 trailer space 12 feet x 52 feet for every four bay doors for buildings 199,999 square feet and smaller (round up to nearest whole number). 1 oversized trailer space (12 feet x 52 feet)/5,000 sq. ft. GFA* for buildings 200,000 square feet and larger for the entire building square footage; Parallel parking for trailers (12 x 80 feet) may be utilized as required trailer parking for up to 25 percent of required spaces when demonstrated as usable trailer parking. The area in front of the bay doors and knock out doors shall not be utilized as required trailer parking. *Truck docks and knock out doors shall not be included in this calculation.	Trailer

(Ord. No. 1830, § 8(Exh. A), 6-9-20)

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Sec. 30-705. - Multiple uses on a lot.¶

If individual uses on the same site or lot have a floor area less than that for which loading spaces would be required, then the total gross floor area of all uses on the site or lot shall be used in determining the required number of loading spaces.

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Sec. 30-706. - Size of loading spaces.¶

Loading spaces required by Table No. 30-706 shall have the minimum dimensions. Uses not otherwise listed shall be parked for loading at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

Table No. 30-706 Minimum Loading Space Dimensions

Type of Loading Space	Width	Length	Overhead Clearance
Van	12-foot	19-foot	10-foot
Truck	12-foot	45-foot	14-foot
Tractor trailer	12-foot	70-foot	14-foot

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Sec. 30-707. - Access.¶

Each on-site loading space shall be accessible from a street. Entry and exit drives shall be located so as to minimize adverse impacts on surrounding land uses, vehicular, and pedestrian movements. There shall be no backing into or from the public right-of-way.

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Sec. 30-708. - Lighting of loading space.¶

Exterior lighting shall be directed and shielded so as to illuminate only the loading area and to avoid glare impacts on adjacent properties.

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Sec. 30-709. - Location.¶

Truck loading areas may not be located:

(1) In any public street.

(2) In any sidewalk or public parkway.

(3) In any front yard without proper screening.

(4) In the required street side yard of a corner lot.

(5) In the required rear yard of a through lot.

(6) Within any required parking or interior circulation drive, or aisle or drive approach.

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Sec. 30-710. - Safety features.¶

Pavement markings and other official traffic control devices for vehicles shall be provided to ensure safe and efficient operation of all on-site loading facilities.

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Sec. 30-711. - Screening.¶

All loading areas shall be separated from adjoining residential properties and public right-of-way by a building or masonry wall not less than eight feet in height. Other types of screening such as landscaping and berming may be required upon project review.

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Sec. 30-712. - Turning radius.¶

All loading areas shall be located to provide adequate turning radius. Adequate turning radius means one which allows a vehicle to maneuver safely without backing into a street or without backing into the loading space from a street.

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