(a) Drive-in businesses may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided that no such use shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. In the “MU-1” and “MU-2” districts the following requirements shall apply:
(1) Drive-through windows and stacking lanes are not located along facades of buildings that face a street, and where possible are located to the rear of buildings;
(2) Driveways are not located within the front yard setback between the building front and the street;
(3) The design and location of the facility does not impede vehicular traffic flow and does not impede pedestrian movement and safety. To minimize conflicts with vehicular and pedestrian circulation, shared driveways and/or driveways located off of non-arterial streets should be used, where possible;
(4) Architectural elements, landscaping and/or other screening elements minimize the visual impacts of the drive-through facility; and
(5) The design and location of the facility are consistent with any design standards or guidelines that may be applicable to the pertinent district.
(b) A site plan demonstrating compliance with these drive-in restaurant or business development standards shall be submitted to the development services director or designee for review and approval.
(Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17522, § 6, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 22, passed 2-4-2020)