LOADING
Kansas City Zoning and Development Code § 88-420-17
in effect88-420-17 - LOADING
88-420-17-A. RATIOS
Off-street loading spaces must be provided in accordance with the following schedule:
Loading Requirements
Use Type (Size) | Loading Spaces Required
Public/Civic, Commercial and Industrial Uses
Under 20,000 square feet | None
20,000—49,999 square feet | 1
50,000+ | 2
Household Living Uses
Under 50 units | None
50+ units | 1
88-420-17-B. DESIGN AND LOCATION
1. PLANS
Plans for location, design, and layout of all loading spaces must be indicated on required development plans.
2. SPACE SIZE
Off-street loading spaces, excluding maneuvering areas, must be at least 10 feet wide and 25 feet long unless off-street loading will involve the use of semi-tractor trailer combinations or other vehicles in excess of 25 feet in length, in which case the minimum size of a space is 12 feet by 60 feet.
3. SURFACING AND MAINTENANCE
All off-street loading areas must be paved.
4. SIGNS
"No Idling" or "Idle-Free Zone" signs must be posted in all off-street loading areas.
5. LOADING, UNLOADING, AND MANEUVERING
Unless otherwise approved by the city planning and development director, all loading and unloading spaces and related maneuvering areas must be located on the subject lot and may not be located in the right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 160454, § B, 6-23-2016)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_400_SERIESDEST_88-420PALO_88-420-17LOFetched: 10/28/2026