(1) Automobile or motorcycle display, sales, and service (inside display).
(A) Definition: A facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel, lubricating oils, and parts for use in motor vehicles and a facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel dispensed from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) excluding an accessory electric vehicle charging station.”
(B) Districts permitted: LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 200 square feet of site area; a minimum of four spaces required.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No outside display or open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(2) Automobile or motorcycle display, sales, and service (outside display).
(A) Definition: A facility for the display, service, and retail sale of new or used automobiles, motorcycles, motor scooters, recreational vehicles, and trailers, with outside display permitted.
(B) Districts permitted: LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 500 square feet of site area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | NONE |
50,000 to 100,000 | 1 |
100,000 to 300,000 | 2 |
Each additional 200,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) Outside display and open storage of new or used vehicles for sale are permitted under this use without visual screening.
(ii) New or used vehicles for sale may be displayed or stored in the required front yard under this use. The weight of each vehicle displayed under this provision may not exceed 6,000 pounds.
(3) Auto auction.
(A) Definition: A facility for the sale of automobiles to the highest bidder.
(B) Districts permitted: Specific use permit required in HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 500 square feet of site area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(4) Auto glass, muffler, or seat cover shop.
(A) Definition: A facility for the retail sale, installation, or replacement of auto glass, mufflers, or set covers.
(B) Districts permitted: SC, GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 200 square feet of retail floor area; plus one space for each 500 square feet of service floor area; a minimum of two spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(5) Auto parts sales (inside only).
(A) Definition: A facility for the retail sale of auto parts, tools, and related items.
(B) Districts permitted: SC, GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 200 square feet of sales floor area plus one space for each 500 square feet of storage floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No outside display or open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(6) Auto parts sales (outside display).
(A) Definition: A facility for the retail sale of auto parts, tools, and related items with outside display permitted.
(B) Districts permitted: Specific use permit required in HC and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 500 square feet of site area exclusive of building; minimum of four spaces required.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(7) Auto repair garage (inside).
(A) Definition: A facility for the repair of motor vehicles.
(B) Districts permitted: SC, GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of floor area; a minimum of five spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in satisfying the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No outside display or open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(8) Auto repair garage (outside).
(A) Definition: A facility for the repair of motor vehicles with outside repair or display permitted.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of site area; a minimum of five spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(9) Auto painting or body rebuilding shop (inside).
(A) Definition: A facility for restoring, painting, or refinishing auto bodies.
(B) Districts permitted: LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of floor area; a minimum of five spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) No outside display or open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(10) Auto painting or body rebuilding shop (outside).
(A) Definition: A facility for restoring, painting, or refinishing auto bodies, with outside display and repair permitted.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of site area; a minimum of five spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(11) Car wash.
(A) Definition: A facility for the washing or steam cleaning of passenger vehicles. A car wash may be:
(i) a single unit type which has a single bay or a group of single bays with each bay to accommodate one vehicle only; or
(ii) a tunnel unit type which allows washing of multiple vehicles in a tandem arrangement while moving through the structure.
(B) Districts permitted: SC, GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: Single-unit type car washes: none. Tunnel-type car washes: three spaces required. See the additional provisions [Subparagraph (E)] for off-street stacking requirements.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) Required off-street stacking: Three stacking spaces for each bay in a single unit car wash; 25 spaces for each tunnel unit car wash.
(ii) Spaces used to wash motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required stacking.
(12) Steam cleaning of vehicles and machinery.
(A) Definition: A facility for steam cleaning of vehicles and their parts or other items of machinery.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) Two stack spaces for each single unit area, plus two additional spaces.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(13) Service station.
(A) Definition: A facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel, lubricating oils, and parts for use in motor vehicles.
(B) Districts permitted: SC, GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts; limited use in O-2, LO, MO, and GO districts; specific use permit required in an NS district.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of floor area; minimum of four spaces required.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Limited use regulations:
(i) This use is subject to the following limited use regulations instead of the regulations contained in Section 51-4.218.
(ii) The service station use as a limited use must be secondary to a main use, and may be available only to the owner and tenant of the main building and not available to the general public.
(iii) The dispensing of motor vehicle fuel must be limited to one pump for each main building.
(iv) The motor vehicle fuel pump and any sign relating to this use must not be visible from the public street. No sign may be erected indicating the availability of gasoline.
(v) All storage tanks for motor vehicle fuel must be located underground.
(F) Additional provisions:
(i) A gasoline service station pump island or station canopies may be located 18 feet or more from a property line.
(ii) The rental of trailers that can be pulled by passenger automobiles is permitted as an accessory use.
(iii) A gasoline pump island must be constructed in a manner that allows vehicular access adjacent to the gasoline pump island without interference with or obstruction to off-street parking. Determination of the proper placement of gasoline pump islands must be based on the dimensions in the City of Dallas manual, “Layout and Design Standards for Parking Lots,” which is expressly adopted as part of this subsection. A person shall obtain approval from the director for the placement of a gasoline pump island before the building official may issue a building permit for the construction.
(iv) Except for compression cylinder tanks used in connection with compressed natural gas fueling facilities, all storage tanks for motor vehicle fuel must be located underground.
(v) Compression cylinder tanks used in connection with compressed natural gas fueling facilities must be screened from adjacent streets, alleys, and residential uses.
(vi) Charging equipment may not obstruct a required off-street parking space. A charging cord may not cross over a sidewalk or pedestrian walkway.
(vii) When six feet or less in height, structures and equipment associated with this use may be located where an off-street parking space is allowed.”
(14) Engine or motor repair shop.
(A) Definition: A facility for the disassembly, rebuilding, and repair of motor vehicle engines, electrical motors, vehicle transmissions, or other major machinery components.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each 500 square feet of floor area; a minimum of four spaces required.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 60,000 | 1 |
Each additional 60,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) General vehicle repair is not a part of this use.
(ii) No outside display or open storage is permitted under this use unless the use is in a district where open storage is permitted as a main use.
(15) Bus or truck repair/parking garage.
(A) Definition: A facility in which currently licensed buses or trucks are stored or repaired.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking:
(i) One space for each 500 square feet of floor area of repair garage with a minimum of five spaces required; no parking required for a parking garage.
(ii) Parking spaces that are used to repair motor vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(16) Drag strip, go-cart track, or commercial racing.
(A) Definition: A facility for motor vehicle races, including closed course, straightaway, or acceleration runs.
(B) Districts permitted: HC, central area, and industrial districts; specific use permit required in an agricultural district.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each two grandstand seats; a minimum of 20 spaces required.
(D) Required off-street loading. None.
(17) Surface parking.
(A) Definition: A passenger vehicle parking facility.
(B) Districts permitted: Parking district.
(C) Required off-street parking: None.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) All parking must be at grade level.
(ii) A commercial parking lot or garage is not permitted under this use.
(iii) No structure is permitted under this use except signs and required screening.
(iv) The owner of surface parking must maintain a minimum front yard of 10 feet when the surface parking is contiguous to a residential district, as defined both in this chapter and in Chapter 51A.
(18) Commercial parking lot or garage.
(A) Definition: A vehicle parking facility that is operated as a business enterprise by charging a fee for parking.
(B) Districts permitted: GR, LC, HC, central area, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: None; however, if this use is in the central business district, off-street stack spaces or passenger unloading zones may need to be provided. For more information regarding off-street parking in the central business district, see Section 51-4.306.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) The parking of vehicles that weigh more than 6,000 pounds or that have a manufacturer’s rated seating capacity of more than 15 persons is prohibited under this use in all areas of the city except the central business district.
(ii) This use must comply with the off-street parking regulations in Division 51-4.300 et seq. (Ord. Nos. 18268; 18849; 19063; 19455; 20237; 20272; 27404; 28073; 28737; 28803; 32441)