Citation

Levin DR. Highw. Res. Board bull. 1948; 15: 25-31.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1948, National Research Council (U.S.A.), Highway Research Board)

DOI

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Abstract

Truck terminal facilities were investigated to determine the adequacy of those located adjacent to or in the vicinity of specific commercial, industrial or other establishments. These were analyzed as required by zoning ordinances, building codes, or other local ordinances in connection with specific uses. The essence of these ordinances concerns the extent of off-street truck loading and undloading facilities required for the various property uses. Studies of the local laws investigated reveals that consistency in designating the extent of facilities required is lacking. Variations exist as between specifically designated property uses. Design features of off-street truck loading facilities, most of them relating to access, are mentioned in only approximately 25 local ordinances. Only 8 of the 66 ordinances contained in this analysis designate the size of the off-street loading and unloading berths in precise terms. It is concluded that the adequacy of a prescribed size of loading berth is a function of a number of variables that include: (1) the size of the vehicle which will use the space, (2) the nature of the property use to which the loading facility is accessory, and (3) the design and character of the access. It is concluded that the use of zoning and providing off-street truck loading and unloading facilities, promotes the public health, safety, morals and the general welfare.