Automobile filling stations are conditionally permitted in the commercial districts, subject to the indicated specific conditions in Section 1274.08 and the conditions listed below.
(a) The minimum lot size shall be 20,000 square feet and minimum lot width shall be 125 feet. Pump islands and canopies shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any property or right of way line.
(b) All driveway approaches shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1276. Combined driveways with adjacent commercial uses are encouraged. Site plans shall designate tank truck routes.
(c) Adjacent to a residential district, a multifamily use or a place of public assembly, there shall be a solid fence, wall or hedge along the common property line. The fence, wall or hedge shall have a minimum height of 6 feet, and shall be designed to provide clear views of approaching traffic for drivers entering or exiting the site.
(d) All parking shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1276
. Additional parking shall be provided for non- automotive uses on the site, such a convenience stores. No parking of new or used vehicles for sale or junk vehicles is permitted, except in compliance with the requirements of Section 1276.11
.
(e) A pedestrian safety curb at least six inches high shall be installed along all street right-of-way lines except at driveway approaches.
(f) All automobile filling stations shall maintain restrooms available to the public and shall maintain free water and compressed air for vehicles.
(g) The exterior of filing station buildings shall be harmonious with other commercial buildings in the area. Exterior walls shall be primarily brick, stone or wood comparable to other commercial buildings. Filling station sites shall comply with the landscaping requirements in Chapter 1282.
(h) All outdoor storage and display shall comply with the requirements of Section 1280.12. Accessory rental of trucks or trailers shall require Planning Commission approval and shall not be stored within the minimum front yard setback(s).
(i) No body work or paint spraying and no major motor repairs or transmission or motor overhauls shall be permitted except for the removal and/or installation of new or rebuilt units.
(j) No use of pennants, banners, streamers, whirligigs, "point of sale" materials (except product identification on pumps, pump island light poles and motor oil cabinets) shall be permitted, except as provided for temporary special event signs. No rubbish in unscreened outside areas shall be permitted.