Haw. Code R. § 15-22-68

Current through September, 2024

Section 15-22-68 - Off-street loading

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the off-street loading requirements herein specified shall apply to all development lots exceeding five thousand square feet based on the class or kind of uses to which the lot is to be placed. In addition, in connection with planned development permits involving such classes or kinds of uses, special requirements may be imposed.

(b) Any building existing on February 27, 1982 and which is subsequently altered to increase floor area shall provide off-street loading spaces for the area proposed to be constructed as indicated in the chart in subsection (c) below.

(c) In the event a building is used for more than one use, and the floor area for each use is below the minimum requiring a loading space, as set forth in the table below, the required loading space or spaces shall be determined by taking the aggregate floor area of the several uses and applying the requirements of the use category requiring the greatest number of loading spaces.

Use or Use Category	Floor Area (in square feet)	Loading Space Requirements
Retail stores, eating and drinking establishments, wholesale operations, warehouse, business services, personal services, repair, general service, manufacturing, or industrial establishments.	2,000 - 10,000 10,001 - 20,000 20,001 - 40,000 40,001 - 60,000 Each additional 50,000 over 60,000	one two three four one
Hospitals or similar institutions or places of public assembly	5,000 - 10,000 10,001 - 50,000 50,001 - 100,000 Each additional 100,000 over 100,000	one two three one
Funeral home or mortuary	2,500 - 4,000 4,001 - 6,000 Each additional 10,000 over 6,000	one two one
Offices or office buildings	20.000 - 50,000 50.001 - 100,000 Each additional 100,000 over 100,000	one two one
Multi-family dwellings	20,000 - 150,000 150,001 - 300,000 Each additional 200,000 over 300,000	one two one

(d) Loading space required under this section shall not be in any street or alley, but shall be provided within the building or on the lot. The following standards shall also apply to loading spaces:

(1) When only one loading space is required and total floor area is less than 5,000 square feet, the minimum horizontal dimensions of the space shall be 19 x 8-1/2 feet, and the space shall have a vertical clearance of at least ten feet;

(2) When more than one loading space is required, the minimum horizontal dimensions of at least half of the required spaces shall be 12 x 35 feet and have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen feet. The balance of the required spaces shall have horizontal dimensions of at least 19 x 8-1/2 feet and vertical clearance of at least ten feet;

(3) Each loading space shall be unobstructed and shall be arranged so that any vehicle may be moved without moving the other;

(4) Adequate maneuvering areas and access to a street shall be provided and shall have a vertical clearance not less than the applicable height for the loading space;

(5) All loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved with an all-weather surface;

(6) Where loading areas are illuminated, all sources of illumination shall be shielded to prevent any direct reflection toward adjacent premises;

(7) Loading spaces for three or more vehicles shall be arranged so that no maneuvering to enter or leave a loading space shall be on any public street, alley or walkway;

(8) Each required loading space shall be identified as such and shall be reserved for loading purposes;

(9) No loading space shall occupy required off-street parking spaces or restrict access; and

(10) No loading space or maneuvering area shall be located within a required yard.

(e) An adjustment of up to fifty per cent of the required number of loading spaces may be allowed when such spaces are assigned to serve two or more uses of a single development project jointly, provided that:

(1) Each use has access to the loading zone without crossing any street or public sidewalk; and

(2) The amount of loading spaces which may be credited against the requirements for the use or uses involved shall not exceed the number of spaces reasonably expected to be available during differing periods of peak demand.

Haw. Code R. § 15-22-68

[Eff 9/8/86, comp 1/28/88, am and comp 2/24/90] (Auth: HRS 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)
15-22-68 is based substantially upon § 15-17-139. [Eff 2/27/82; am 1/21/83; R 9/8/86]