Burleson, TX Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Loading space size
- Ten by 45 feet minimum
- Structures 5,000 to 15,000 square feet
- 1 space or berth
- Structures 15,000 to 40,000 square feet
- 2 spaces or berths
- Alley credit
- A 20-foot alley adjacent to the property equals one berth
- Exempt district
- CC, central commercial district
- Passenger loading zone limit
- Five minutes
Summary
In the City of Burleson, Texas, retail, commercial, industrial and service structures outside the CC district must provide an off-street loading space or truck berth of at least ten by 45 feet. The number of berths rises with gross floor area, and a marked passenger loading zone on a city street allows five minutes.
Generally.Except in the CC district, all retail, commercial, industrial, and service structures shall provide and maintain off-street facilities for receiving and loading merchandise, supplies, and materials within a building or on the lot or tract. Such off-street loading space may be adjacent to a public alley or private service drive or may consist of a truck berth within the structure. Such off-street loading space or truck berth shall consist of a minimum area of ten by 45 feet and the spaces or berths shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule: Square Feet of Gross Floor Area in Structure Minimum Required Spaces or Berths 0—5,000 None 5,000—15,000 1 15,000—40,000 2 40,000—65,000 3 65,000—100,000 4 Note: The existence of a 20-foot alley adjacent to the property shall be the equivalent of one berth.
Full Breakdown
Section 135-100 of the Burleson zoning ordinance, Off-street loading regulations, requires that, except in the CC district, all retail, commercial, industrial, and service structures provide and maintain off-street facilities for receiving and loading merchandise, supplies, and materials within a building or on the lot or tract. The space can be adjacent to a public alley or private service drive, or can be a truck berth within the structure. Each space or berth is a minimum area of ten by 45 feet.
The schedule counts gross floor area in the structure. Structures of 0 to 5,000 square feet need none. The printed bands then run 5,000 to 15,000 square feet for 1 space or berth, 15,000 to 40,000 for 2, 40,000 to 65,000 for 3, and 65,000 to 100,000 for 4. A note says the existence of a 20-foot alley adjacent to the property is the equivalent of one berth. Section 135-100 prints no delivery hours or time-of-day limits; it regulates the number and size of berths.
Curbside loading is a separate traffic rule. Under § 78-50, it is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop, stand or park longer than five minutes in any place marked as a passenger loading zone, and then only for the expeditious loading or unloading of persons. It is unlawful at any time to leave an unattended vehicle in a marked passenger loading zone.
Loading also enters specific use permit decisions. Section 130-110(g) lists, among the factors the City Council weighs, adequacy of parking and the location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces.
Violations & Fines
Section 1-14(b) of the Burleson Code sets a fine of up to $2,000.00 for violating provisions that govern zoning, which covers § 135-100. For passenger loading zones, § 78-51 authorizes the chief of police or a designated officer to issue parking citations, deems a vehicle in violation a nuisance per se and traffic hazard, and allows towing and impoundment at the owner's expense until towing and storage charges are paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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