Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 118 - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Chapter 2400 - CAPITOL AREA ZONING AND DESIGN
Part 2400.2835 - LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
On any property where vehicle, materials, or merchandise are received or distributed, an adequate loading and unloading area must be provided.
A. Each off-street loading space must not be located in any yard adjoining any residential use.
B. Off-street loading areas with more than two spaces must be screened from the public right-of-way with landscape material, an obscuring fence, walls, or a combination of these.
C. Each loading space shall be at least ten feet by 50 feet, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height.
D. Space must be provided within the off-street loading area so that any maneuvering back into or out of a loading space can be conducted outside of any public right-of-way.
E. Loading dock approaches must be provided with a pavement having a permanent, durable, and dustless surface. All spaces must be provided in at least the following ratio:
| Usable Floor Area (Square Feet) | Number of Loading Spaces Required |
| Zero to 1,400 | None |
| 1,401 to 20,000 | One space |
| 20,001 to 100,000 | One space for each 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof |
| 100,001 and over | Five spaces |
Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06
