A. Minimum Loading Area. The minimum area required for a loading space shall be not less than 10 percent of the required parking area pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, in no event shall the minimum loading space be less than 250 square feet. The loading area required by this section shall not be construed to reduce the required parking area otherwise provided for in this chapter or elsewhere in this code.

B. Minimum Area per Business. Where buildings are occupied by more than one business, occupant, or tenant, there shall be a minimum of 250 square feet of off-street loading area for each such business, occupant, or tenant.

C. Alleys. On a lot or parcel of land adjoining an alley, the required loading area shall be accessible from the alley. Exceptions to this standard apply: (1) when an existing building being lawfully maintained adjoins the alley and blocks further access from said alley; or (2) when a new building is erected on the same lot or parcel of land blocking access from the alley, but only if adequate and accessible loading facilities are located elsewhere on the same lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).