Utica requires off-street loading facilities for commercial and industrial uses, with each required loading berth at least 12 feet wide by 25 feet long. On-street, standing in signed restricted zones is allowed only for brief loading or unloading.
Article VI of the 2021 Zoning Code sets off-street loading requirements: off-street loading facilities shall be provided for each commercial or industrial use unless it is shown the use needs no dedicated loading area, and they must be arranged not to interfere with pedestrian or motor traffic on the public street. Any required off-street loading berth must have a clear area of at least 12 feet in width by 25 feet in length. On public streets, where a signed restricted area is posted, no person may stop, stand or park except for the expeditious loading or unloading of persons or goods, so curbside loading zones are for active loading only.
Blocking or misusing a loading zone draws a parking citation ($50 base schedule) and possible tow; off-street loading deficiencies are addressed through site-plan and zoning review.
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