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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 2016 |
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SubTilte 11-C. GENERAL RULES |
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Chapter 11-C9. LOADING |
Section 11-C903. LOCATION RESTRICTIONS
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903.1 Except as provided in this section, all loading berths and service/delivery spaces shall be located as follows:
(a) Within the building or structure the berths or spaces are designed to serve;
(b) Within the rear yard of the building they are intended to serve; or
(c) Within a court or side yard of the building they are intended to serve, provided that on a lot that is within or adjacent to an R, RF, RA, or NC zone, the loading berths and service/delivery loading spaces shall be at least six feet (6 ft.) from any side lot line.
903.2 Loading facilities in PDR zones are not subject to the requirements of Subtitle C § 903.1. However, loading facilities:
(a) Located in a side yard on a lot that is within or adjacent to an R, RF, RA, or NC zone shall be at least six feet (6 ft.) from any side lot line; and
(b) May be located within a required transitional setback only as a special exception.
903.3 All loading platforms shall be located contiguous and with unobstructed access to the loading berth and shall have unobstructed access to an entrance to the building or structure.
903.4 All uses that require loading berths shall be capable of accessing the loading facilities.
903.5 All loading berths shall be designed so that no vehicle or any part thereof shall project over any lot line, front setback line, or building restriction line.
903.6 Required loading berths may be provided in facilities designed to serve jointly two (2) or more adjoining buildings or structures on lots that share a party wall or lot line or are separated only by an alley within a single square; provided:
(a) The number of berths in the joint facilities shall not be less than that required for the total combined requirement in Subtitle C § 901.1; and
(b) A binding covenant that is acceptable to the Zoning Administrator, ensuring the joint use of the loading berths and entered into by all property owners concerned, shall be recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia for the affected properties. A certified true copy of the recorded covenant shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator. Joint use of the loading berths by all parties involved shall continue in effect so long as the binding agreement remains in force. If the agreement becomes legally ineffective or inoperable, the loading berths shall be provided as otherwise required by Subtitle C § 901.1.