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Orono, MN Code of Ordinances Page 9 of 13 b. Number of employees. c. Projected volume and turnover of employee. d. Projected frequency and volume of delivery or service vehicles. e. Number of company vehicles. f. Storage of vehicles on the site. (2) In no case shall the amount of parking provided be less than one-half to the amount of parking required by the ordinance. (3) The property owner can demonstrate that the site has sufficient property under the same ownership to accommodate the expansion of the parking facilities to meet the minimum requirements of this section if the parking demand exceeds on-site supply. (4) On-site parking shall only occur in areas designe I dand constructed for parking in accordance with this section.The area reserved as "proof-of parking' shall be sodded or seeded and maintained as green space. No permanent buildings shall be permitted in the "proof-of- parking' area. (5) The conditional use permit approving parking deferral under this section shall be recorded per city practice, providing that additional parking shall be constructed in accordance with this section. (6) To qualify for a parking deferment,the site must(comply with all current zoning requirements. (Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006) Sec.78-828. - Loading. (a) General provisions. In addition to other restrictions of this chapter, all loading or unloading into or out of trucks in excess of three-fourths ton capacity shall be conducted at facilities specifically designed and designated for that purpose.Those facilities, designated as "loading facilities" shall be subject to the following regulations: (1) A minimum of one loading berth per 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or part thereof. Loading berth shall be 55 feet in length, 14 feet in width, and 15 feet in height. (2) All loading docks shall be located within the perinheter of the principal or accessory building and shall be completely enclosed except for the opening needed for access to a vehicle during the time it is standing at a berth. (3) No loading facility shall be located within the required front street or side street setback for the principal building or within ten feet of an interior side lot line or rear lot line. (Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006) Sec. 78-829. - Landscaping. (a) General provisions. Where any industrial use abuts a p operty zoned for residential use,the industry shall provide screening of the parking areas long the boundary of the residential property. Screening of such parking areas shall also b provided where a business or industry is directly across the street from a residential zone. (b) Fencing. All fences shall be placed within the property eing fenced. (1) Fences extending across a required front yard or equired side yard which abut a street on a corner lot shall be at least 75 percent open for aassage of air and light and shall maintain the traffic visibility. (2) Industrial fences shall not exceed eight feet in height. about:blank 10/8/2015