Where allowed by Division IV (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), gas stations require use permit approval in compliance with Chapter 19.24, and shall be constructed and operated in the following manner:
A. New Gas Stations. New gas stations shall comply with the following standards, in addition to the standards contained in Subsection B (Modification or Expansion of an Existing Gas Station), below:
1. A maximum of two gas stations shall be allowed at each intersection.
2. The minimum site area shall be 15,000 square feet.
3. The minimum frontage shall be 100 feet on each street.
4. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line to the nearest edge of the pump island; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet within this distance. When the property line is a street right-of-way line, at least 3 feet in width along the line shall be landscaped. Additionally, the cashier location shall provide direct visual access to the pump islands and the vehicles parked adjacent to the islands.
5. There shall be no more than two vehicular access points to or from adjacent public rights-of-way.
6. There shall be a minimum distance of 30 feet between curb cuts along a street frontage.
7. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in compliance with the following regulations, as well as those outlined in Chapter 19.68 (Landscaping Standards):
a. Landscaping shall cover a minimum of 10 percent of the gas station site area, exclusive of required setbacks.
b. A minimum 5-foot-wide, inside dimension, and 6-inch-high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front property lines, except for openings to facilitate vehicular circulation to adjacent properties, and along side and rear property lines adjoining residentially zoned properties. Where adjoining a periphery wall, trees planted not more than 16 feet apart shall be included in the planter areas which shall be a minimum of 6 feet wide, inside dimension.
c. An on-site planter area of not less than 200 square feet shall be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets. Landscaping shall not exceed a height of 30 inches at this location.
d. Additional landscaping may be required by the Zoning Administrator or if applicable the Board, to screen the gas station from adjacent properties.
8. All exterior light sources, including perimeter, and flood, shall be energy-efficient, stationary, and shielded to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. All canopy lights shall be fully recessed. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties, in compliance with Section 19.60.050 (Exterior lighting).
9. Openings of service bays shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjacent properties.
10. A gas station which adjoins property in a residential zoning district shall provide a 6-foot-high decorative masonry wall along the common property line, compatible with on-site development and adjacent properties, subject to architectural review.
B. Modification or Expansion of an Existing Gas Station. Any modification or expansion of an existing gas station shall comply with all of the following standards:
1. All activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, except as follows:
a. The dispensing of petroleum products, water, and air from pump islands;
b. The provision of emergency service of a minor nature; and
c. The sale of items via vending machines which is subject to Section 19.76.120.
2. No vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, parkways, driveways, or alleys;
3. No vehicle may be parked on the premises for the purpose of vehicular sales;
4. All on-site signs shall be in compliance with Chapter 19.74 (Signs);
5. No used or discarded vehicle parts or equipment, or disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles shall be located in any open area outside of the main structure;
6. Noise from bells, loudspeakers, or tools shall be in compliance with Section 19.60.080 (Noise) and shall not be audible from residentially zoned parcels between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and before 10: 00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and nationally recognized holidays;
7. Gas stations may receive used motor oil for subsequent recycling and removal, subject to approval by the City Fire Department; and
8. Where an existing gas station adjoins property in a residential zoning district, a 6-foot-high decorative masonry wall may be required along the common property line as a condition of use permit approval for any on-site improvement, expansion or modification, if such a condition is necessary for land use compatibility.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223, Ord. 2440 §52)