Off street loading facilities provided in compliance with section 10-12-4 of this chapter shall conform with the following standards:
A. Each loading berth shall be of a length and width, and shall have an overhead clearance sufficient to accommodate fully the maximum size of vehicles used in loading or unloading operations.
B. Sufficient room for the turning and maneuvering of vehicles shall be provided on the site.
C. Entrances and exits shall be provided at locations approved by the planning commission.
D. The loading area, access drives and aisles shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of surface water, with the design and specifications of such work subject to the approval of the city engineer.
E. Bumper rails or other barriers shall be provided where needed for safety or to protect property, as determined by the city engineer.
F. If the loading area is illuminated, lighting shall be deflected away from abutting sites so as not to cause annoying glare to such sites.
G. A loading area shall not be located in a required front yard. A loading area may be located in a required side or rear yard.
H. No commercial repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in an off street loading area. (Ord. 622, 9-2-1980)