Kings County, CA Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger size
- 10,000+ sq ft buildings
- Additional berth
- Every 20,000 sq ft floor area
- Berth dimensions
- 35 ft long, 12 ft wide
- Overhead clearance
- 14 feet minimum
- Yard limit
- No front or side yard placement
Summary
Kings County requires at least one off-street loading berth for buildings of 10,000 square feet or more that receive deliveries, with an additional berth for every 20,000 square feet of floor area.
In any district, in connection with every building...having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more...there shall be provided and maintained, on the same parcel with such building, at least one off-street loading space, plus one additional off-street loading space for each 20,000 square feet (or any fraction thereof) of gross floor area. ... Each loading berth shall be not less than 35 feet in length and 12 feet in width and shall have an overhead clearance of not less than 14 feet.
Full Breakdown
Article 13, Section 1308 applies to any building of 10,000 square feet or more used for manufacturing, storage, warehousing, retail, wholesale, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, or similar uses that receive or distribute goods by vehicle. Those buildings must provide at least one off-street loading berth, plus one more for every 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. Each berth must measure at least 35 feet long and 12 feet wide, with 14 feet of overhead clearance. Loading areas cannot sit in a required front or side yard, must have a durable dustless surface, and need Zoning Administrator and Public Works Director approval for entrance and exit locations.
Violations & Fines
A qualifying building lacking the required loading berths, or berths smaller than 35 by 12 feet, is out of compliance with Section 1308 and can be denied final building inspection or occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size building triggers Kings County's loading space requirement?
How big must a commercial loading berth be?
Sources & Official References
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