(A) The only vehicles which may be stored outside in connection with the business include:
(1) Customer vehicles awaiting service may be stored outside for a period not to exceed two weeks and a work order or some other written proof must be provided to show that the vehicle is actually awaiting service.
(2) Employees’ personal vehicles used for travel to and from work.
(3) A vehicle used in connection with the auto repair operation, such as a wrecker.
(B) Vehicles which may not be stored outside are:
(1) Inoperable vehicles which are not awaiting service.
(2) Inoperable vehicles which are being scrapped or used for replacement parts for another vehicle being repaired.
(3) Operable vehicles not awaiting service and not used in connection with the business.
(C) No portion of an automotive repair or service station or any part of their appurtenances or accessory uses shall be placed within 50 feet of any residential dwelling.
(D) Audible electronic devices such as loudspeakers, automobile service order devices, and similar instruments, on-site lighting, and drive-through lanes shall be designed and located such that noise, exhaust fumes, and stray light shall not unreasonably impact adjacent properties.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999