Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 12. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC* |
Chapter 12.48. LOADING AND UNLOADING |
§ 12.48.040. Freight loading zones—Location restrictions.
A.
Freight loading zones will be established only where:
1.
The applicant has no available off-street loading and unloading facilities or such facilities as are available are grossly inadequate;
2.
Such loading is necessary to the conduct of the business of the applicant;
3.
Such loading zone is in the interest of public convenience, welfare and safety;
4.
The type of loading and unloading involves freight or merchandise too heavy or bulky to be conveniently carried by hand;
5.
Existing street loading space is too inconvenient or far away for practical and efficient loading or unloading.
B.
In no event shall more than one-half of the total curb length in any one block be reserved for loading purposes.
(Prior code § 27-1-164)