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Chapter 153 — ZONING

Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.

Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside

(A)

For every building, other than residential structures requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material and merchandise, off-road loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section.

(B)

Off-road loading spaces shall be required in accordance with the following table:

TABLE N:
Minimum Number of Required Loading Spaces
Gross Floor Area Loading Spaces Required
Less than 5,000 square feet 0
5,000 to 14,999 square feet 1
15,000 to 24,999 square feet 2
For each additional 25,000 square feet 1

(C)

Each loading space shall be not less than ten feet in width and 30 feet in length, with an overhead clearance of 14 feet.

(D)

Loading spaces may occupy all or any part of a required setback, except the Front and exterior side setbacks, and shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any lot in a residential district.

(E)

All off-road loading areas shall be screened from view from the adjacent property.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.406) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 153.999.

153.230 - NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS, STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS

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  1. ▸Chapter 153 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Sec. 153.001 - Adoption; short title.
    2. Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
    3. Sec. 153.003 - Contents.
    4. Sec. 153.004 - Application and interpretation.
    5. Sec. 153.005 - Definitions.
    6. Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
    7. Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
    8. Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
    9. Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
    10. Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
    11. Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
    12. Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: pe…
    13. Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditi…
    14. Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
    15. Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Develo…
    16. Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
    17. Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
    18. Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purpo…
    19. 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
    20. Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
    21. Sec. 153.202 - General conformity required.
    22. Sec. 153.203 - Required conditions in all zoning districts.
    23. Sec. 153.204 - Exceptions for minor improvements for disabled …
    24. 153.205 - LOT AREA
    25. 153.207 - SETBACKS
    26. 153.208 - HEIGHT
    27. 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
    28. 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
    29. 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
    30. 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
    31. Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 153.222 - General application.
    33. Sec. 153.223 - Minimum number of required automobile parking s…
    34. Sec. 153.224 - General provisions for off-road parking facilit…
    35. Sec. 153.225 - Development and maintenance of parking areas.
    36. Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.
    37. Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
    38. Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, struc…
    39. Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
    40. Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
    41. Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
    42. Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, addition…
    43. Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
    44. Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
    45. Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
    46. 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
    47. Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
    48. Sec. 153.413 - Average ground slope.
    49. Sec. 153.414 - Lot yield; slope-density standards.
    50. Sec. 153.415 - Development standards.
    51. Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
    52. Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
    53. Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
    54. Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
    55. Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
    56. Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
    57. Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
    58. Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault…
    59. Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
    60. 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
    61. Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
    62. Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
    63. Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
    64. Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
    65. Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
    66. Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
    67. Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site dev…
    68. Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
    69. Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
    70. Sec. 153.441 - Purposes.
    71. Sec. 153.442 - Application.
    72. Sec. 153.443 - Uses permitted.
    73. Sec. 153.444 - Conditional uses.
    74. Sec. 153.445 - General limitations.
    75. 153.500 - SIGNS
    76. Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
    77. Sec. 153.502 - Signs permitted in all districts.
    78. Sec. 153.503 - Temporary signs.
    79. Sec. 153.504 - Sign permits and design review.
    80. Sec. 153.505 - Signs permitted in the community commercial dis…
    81. Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
    82. Sec. 153.507 - Holiday displays.
    83. Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
    84. Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
    85. Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
    86. Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
    87. Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit ap…
    88. Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
    89. Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
    90. Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
    91. Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
    92. Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
    93. Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
    94. Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
    95. Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
    96. Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
    97. Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
    98. Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
    99. Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
    100. Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
    101. Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
    102. Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
    103. Sec. 153.701 - Purpose.
    104. Sec. 153.702 - Findings.
    105. Sec. 153.703 - Definitions.
    106. Sec. 153.704 - Compliance required.
    107. Sec. 153.705 - Architectural and Site Review Board reviews.
    108. Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
    109. Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
    110. 153.900 - PROCEDURES
    111. Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
    112. Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
    113. Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
    114. Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
    115. Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
    116. Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
    117. Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
    118. Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
    119. 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
    120. Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
    121. Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
    122. Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
    123. Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
    124. Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
    125. Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
    126. Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
    127. Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
    128. Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
    129. Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
    130. 153.940 - VARIANCES
    131. Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
    132. Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
    133. Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
    134. Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
    135. Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
    136. Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
    137. Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
    138. Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
    139. Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
    140. Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
    141. Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
    142. Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
    143. Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
    144. 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
    145. Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
    146. Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
    147. Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
    148. Sec. 153.964 - Planning Commission and Council Action.
    149. Sec. 153.965 - New applications.
    150. Sec. 153.971 - Appeals on decisions.
    151. Sec. 153.972 - Filing appeals.
    152. Sec. 153.973 - Procedure for appeals.
    153. Sec. 153.974 - Town Council hearing of an appeal.
    154. 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    155. Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
    156. Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
    157. Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
    158. Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/…
    159. Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
    160. Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing…
    161. Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area …
    162. Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
    163. Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
    164. 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
    165. Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
    166. Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
    167. Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
    168. Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.

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