(A) Every automobile dealer desiring to sell or trade or conduct a sale of new or used automobiles within the city limits must maintain an established place of business within the city which is easily accessible and open for business at all reasonable business hours.
(B) An established place of business must include both an office and a vehicle storage/display lot at a location which is properly zoned for such use and must have its own mailing address.
(1) The office must be in a permanent, enclosed, commercial (not residential) structure on or adjoining the storage/display lot. The office must have at least one hundred (100) square feet of floor space, electricity and a business telephone. The office must be set up in such a way that it is not used for any other purpose other than the sale of vehicles.
(2) The vehicle storage/display lot must have at least two thousand (2,000) square feet and have an impermeable dust-free covering consisting of either asphalt or concrete and must be set up in such a manner that it may not be used for any other purpose other than display or storage of vehicles for sale or dealer customer parking. All storage/display lots must comply with city development regulations as established. All development must comply with the city development regulations.
(C) Unless an automobile dealer otherwise meets the requirements above, the sale, transfer, displaying or trading of vehicles shall not be allowed on a temporary location with in the city limits.
(Ord. No. 16-2002, 8-20-02)