(a) Lot Width. Open sales lots, that are permanent uses shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.
(b) Surfacing. All open areas of permanent use open sales lots that are intended either for display or for use as vehicular areas, shall be surfaced with asphalt, Portland cement, brick, paving block, or other dustless hard-surfaced, impervious all-weather material approved by the Commissioner of Building and Housing, provided however, that surfacing shall not be required on any open sales lot located on a lot in a General Industry or Unrestricted Industry District which does not abut any lot located in Residence Districts.
(c) Grading and Drainage. All permanent use open sales lots shall be graded for proper drainage. Storm water runoff shall be discharged into the City storm sewers or in another manner approved by the Director of Public Service. Water shall not be permitted to drain across public sidewalks or onto abutting lots.
(d) Screening. Permanent use open sales lots shall be screened as provided in Chapter 352, Landscaping, Screening, and Outdoor Parking Lot Lighting.
(e) Definitions. As used in this section, “open sales lot” means open land that is used or occupied for the purpose of displaying: motor vehicles, boats, lawn tractors, trailers, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, cemetery monuments, nursery plants or supplies, or other merchandise available for sale, lease, exchange, or other distribution.
(Ord. No. 1429-92. Passed 3-22-93, eff. 3-26-93)