Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 7 Parking and LoadingSection 7.13 Off-Street LoadingUseBuildingFloor AreaRequired Loading SpacesSpace Size (feet)(gross sq. ft.)Public and Civic1–9,999 None N/A10,000+ 1 + 1 per 50,000 sq. ft. above 50,000 sq. ft. 10 x 25Commercial (except 1–9,999 None N/ARetail Sales, General) 10,000+ 1 + 1 per 50,000 sq. ft. above 50,000 sq. ft. 10 x 25Retail Sales, General1–4,999 None N/A5,000+ [1] [1]1–4,999 None N/AIndustrial5,000+[1] The following standards apply:1 up to 40,000 sq. ft. + 1 additional up to100,000 sq. ft. + 1 per 100,000 sq. ft. above100,00010 × 25; 10 × 50 forbuilding over 20,000square feetBuilding Floor Area (square feet) Required Loading Spaces Space Size (feet)5,000 to 10,000 1 10 × 2510,001 to 25,000 2 10 × 2525,001 to 40,000 2 10 × 5040,001 to 100,000 3 10 × 50100,001 to 250,000 4 10 × 50+250,000 1 per 200,000 above 250,000 10 × 507.13.02 LocationAll loading or unloading spaces must be located on the same lot as the use served.However, permitted uses located in industrial zones may provide parking areas forthe storage of trucks waiting to be loaded or unloaded within 600 feet from each lotserved, on the approval of the [Insert Official], provided that the off-street storageof trucks are unable to be provided on the same lot or contiguous to the same lot asthe use being served and further provided that the storage of trucks are located inthe same zone as the use being served. Loading or unloading areas may be locatedin the side and minimum required rear setbacks, provided that all loading orunloading facilities must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the rear lot line andminimum side setback clearances are maintained.7.13.03 DrivewaysEntrances, exits, or driveways may not be computed as any part of a requiredloading or unloading space.7.13.04 Use of Off-Street Loading SpaceA. Any loading or unloading space must be used for loading or unloadingonly. Any other use of such space, including repair work or servicingof any kind other than in an emergency, or the requirement of anypayment for the use of such space, will be in violation of theprovisions of this article.B. No building of any kind may be erected in any off-street loading orunloading space.Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 7-16