(A) Scope of regulations; requirements. Any person or entity desiring to open a new or used automobile dealership or any related dealership where the items to be sold are motorized vehicles or implements, including, without limitation, boats, mobile homes, lawn care and construction machinery and other vehicles, manufactured products, garden supplies and similar uses (collectively referred to in this section as “automobile or related dealerships”) displayed outside the principal structure on the subject property and visible from any adjoining public right-of-way, must obtain site plan approval from either the comptroller or the village corporate authorities. All such uses are conditional uses in the B1 Community Business District and B2 Commercial Service District and the requirements of this section are deemed the minimal requirements for an automobile or related dealership applicant to receive a conditional use permit under § 156.160.
(B) Site plan review. An applicant for an automobile or related dealership is required to first apply for and obtain approval for a site plan for the subject property in accordance with § 156.___ [complete reference missing]. The site plan must be consistent with the site design requirements set forth in division (C) of this section.
(C) Special bulk regulations for new or used automobile dealerships. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the B1 Community Shopping District or B2 Commercial Service District, the following bulk regulations shall apply to any applicant for a special use permit for a new or used automobile dealership:
Minimum Lot Area | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum Lot Width | 200 feet |
Floor Area Ratio | 0.05 |
(D) Temporary structures prohibited. Sales, administrative, other office, car wash, detail or repair activities are prohibited to be conducted in any temporary building on any zoning lot proposed to be used for an automobile or related dealership. All such activities must be conducted, performed and operated in a permanent principal building located on the zoning lot.
(E) Outdoor sales of an automobile or related dealership will be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, no strings of flags, pennants or bare light bulbs will be permitted in any yard or around the perimeter of any paved area of any dealership.
(2) All light poles and building mounted exterior light fixtures, except decorative or accent wall sconces, must be shielded to prevent light from creating glare on adjacent public rights-of-way and neighboring properties.
(3) A landscaped greenbelt measuring a minimum of ten feet in depth from the property line along the front and side yards must be provided. No vehicles or other merchandise can be displayed or otherwise offered for sale or lease within the required greenbelt. The landscape greenbelt must comply with the Class 4 Landscape and Buffer requirements set forth in Chapter 100 of this code. The landscaping requirements and permitted landscape material [missing text]. However, in its sole discretion, the Plan Commission may determine that additional landscaping of the front or side greenbelt is required.
(4) There shall be no broadcast of continuous music or announcements over any loudspeaker or public address system.
(5) All major repair work and routine maintenance must be maintained as an accessory use and conducted within a completely enclosed building and all outside vehicles waiting for repair shall be screened with no less than a six-foot high masonry wall.
(6) No outdoor storage of vehicle parts, other supplies, discarded or salvaged materials shall be permitted on any exterior portion of the subject property.
(F) In addition to the requirements set forth in division (E) above, outdoor sales and display areas for sale of new or used boats, mobile homes, lawn care and construction machinery and other vehicles, manufactured products, garden supplies and similar uses must be located behind the front face of the principal building on the subject property. Outdoor sales and display areas will be permitted within the required side or rear yard setbacks, provided a minimum ten-foot setback is maintained between the sales and display area and the side and rear lot lines abutting properties.
(Ord. 8-104, passed 12-17-08)