This Section provides location, development, and operating standards for vehicle fueling stations in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards):
A. Allowable Uses. Vehicle fueling stations shall be limited to selling vehicle fuels, and supplying goods and services required in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles. These shall include the following.
1. Automotive retail sales. The retail sale of batteries, motor fuels, tires, lubricants and oils.
2. Repairs. Incidental minor repairs, including brake, lubrication, tire, and tune up service, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, in compliance with the standards in § 17.400.125 (Vehicle Repair Shops) and where allowed by Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards), subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
3. Convenience store. A new or existing vehicle fueling station may include an on site convenience store as an accessory use, where allowed by Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards).
B. Prohibited Uses. The following uses and services are prohibited at vehicle fueling stations.
1. Autobody and fender repair, painting, upholstery work, and dismantling.
2. Tire recapping, machine work or welding.
3. Overhauling, replacement, or repairing of differentials, engines, front suspension, and transmissions.
C. Operational Standards. All vehicle fueling stations shall comply with the following operational standards.
1. Location and display of accessories, batteries, and tires for sale shall be on or within 3 feet of the pump island or the main structure's exterior;
2. No vehicle rental activities shall be conducted on the vehicle fueling station site; and
3. All outdoor/open storage of materials shall be limited to a maximum area of 150 square feet, and shall be enclosed by a 6-foot-high, solid decorative masonry wall, subject to the approval of the Director.
D. Development Standards. All vehicle fueling stations shall comply with the following development standards.
1. If a vehicle fueling station adjoins a residential zoning district, a 6-foot-high, solid decorative masonry wall, in compliance with § 17.300.030 (Fences, Hedges and Walls), shall be installed along the property line that adjoins the residential zoning district.
2. A 3-foot-wide planting strip shall be located on the station site along the entire length of the wall separating the vehicle fueling station from adjacent residentially zoned property and public street rights-of-way, except for driveway openings. All unpaved areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Chapter 17.310 (Landscaping).
3. A planter area of not less than 100 square feet shall be provided at the corner of 2 intersecting streets, in compliance with Chapter 17.310 (Landscaping).
4. Additional landscaping may be required by the Director to screen the vehicle fueling station from adjacent residential properties.
5. All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter, shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy, to ensure that all light, including glare or reflections, is directed away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way, in compliance with § 17.300.040 (Outdoor Lighting).
E. Site Maintenance. All vehicle fueling stations shall comply with the following maintenance standards.
1. Used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles, shall not be located outside of the main structure.
2. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed with a masonry wall not less than 5 feet high, with a solid gated opening, and large enough to accommodate standard-sized commercial trash bins, shall be located to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.
3. Driveways and service areas shall be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products, in addition to litter. These areas shall be periodically cleaned with equipment that dissolves spilled oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into the drainage, gutter, and sewer system.
F. Additional Conditions. Additional conditions (e.g., hours of operation, sign regulations, structure materials and design) may be imposed by the applicable review authority as deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))