(A) Purpose and findings.
(1) The “AOD” (Auto-Oriented District) permits a number of lawful uses that are inherently dependent on automobile access.
(a) Typical lot layouts include large front parking or vehicular storage areas, gasoline canopies and buildings or lot layouts that are inconsistent with the scale of a neighborhood or a traditional neighborhood.
(b) Use and building forms in this district have few precedents for compact or pedestrian-friendly site layout.
(c) However, these types of building forms have occupied the corner of many corridors in the city, creating an auto-dependent building form.
(2) It is the intent of this district to accommodate these building forms with site layouts that reflect market-driven design practices. It is also recognized that these uses, properly located and in proper amounts, fulfill the public and market needs for automobiles, automobile maintenance and services that depend on automobile access. However, it is the city’s desire to control the amount, spacing and design of such uses through the rezoning process.
(3) This section establishes city policies for controlling the location of these uses, and development standards to provide for vehicular circulation and better design practices. These standards encourage such development to occur along major transportation arteries where sites are adequate for an integrated design of automotive services and where such development most adequately serves the needs of the community’s residents without creating excessive strip development.
(B) Applicability.
(1) This section applies to any lot or parcel designated as “AOD” (Auto-Oriented District) on the zoning map.
(2) The “AOD” includes permissions, standards and requirements in addition to those contained in the underlying zoning district.
(3) This section affects the “AOD” Overlay Zoning District only.
(4) Issues not specifically addressed in this “AOD” Overlay Zoning District are governed by the remaining provisions of this chapter. (See Figure 153.1360(A) below.)
The gas station pump canopy matches the style of the principal building.
(C) Permitted uses. The uses described in Table 153.1360(A) below are permitted as of right in an “AOD”.
(D) General standards. As part of an application for a rezoning to an “AOD” (Auto-Oriented District), the applicant may submit a development agreement for approval by the city. The development agreement may include the following in addition to the requirements of Divisions 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this chapter:
(1) Building design and architectural standards consistent with the regulations established in subsection (E) below;
(2) The location, width, planting materials and planting density for proposed landscaping;
(3) The location and dimensions of parking areas, storage areas, gasoline pump islands and drive-through lanes; and
(4) Any restriction on uses, lot design and building scale otherwise permitted in the underlying zoning district and this district.
Use | LBCS Function Code | LBCS Structure Code | NAICS Code |
Use | LBCS Function Code | LBCS Structure Code | NAICS Code |
Car wash | 2110 | 811192 | |
Drive-in window or drive-through facilities, not otherwise listed in the use matrix (see Table 153.0202(A) of this chapter and § 153.0183 of this chapter) | 2110 | 2210 | |
Garage, service and repair | 2110 | 2280 | 811 |
Gas stations | 2116 | 2270 | 44719 |
Joint or multiple use with service station or gas station | |||
Large vehicle retail/leasing, indoor or outdoor | 2112 2331 2332 | 441210 5321 | |
Self-service storage mini-warehouse | 2710 2720 | ||
NOTES TO TABLE: LBCS = Land-Based Classification Standards; and NAICS = North American Industry Classification System. | |||
(E) Automobile service and repair.
(1) This section applies to any automobile service and repair establishment in the “AOD” (Auto-Oriented District).
(2) All automobile servicing and repair activities must either be:
(a) Carried on within an enclosed building; or
(b) Screened with one of the following along any property line that abuts a residential zoning district:
1. A minimum of six-foot high masonry or decorative wood fence; or
(3) Automobile repair bays shall not face a local, collector or arterial street, but may face an alley or rear lot line.
(4) The following activities and equipment are permitted only in the rear yard and at least 50 feet from a residential zoning district:
(a) Storage of vehicle parts and refuse;
(b) Temporary storage of vehicles during repair and pending delivery to the customer; and
(c) Vacuuming and cleaning.
(5) The following activities and equipment are permitted only within an enclosed building:
(a) Lubrication equipment;
(b) Motor vehicle washing equipment; and
(c) Hydraulic hoists and pits.
(6) Outside storage or parking of any disabled, wrecked or partially dismantled vehicle is not permitted for a period exceeding ten days during any 30-day period.
(7) No building, structure, canopy, gasoline pump or storage tank shall be located within 25 feet of a residential zoning district.
(8) Body work and painting shall be conducted within fully enclosed buildings. All motorized vehicles not in safe operating condition shall be kept in fully enclosed buildings.
(F) Car washes.
(1) This section applies to any car wash established as a permanent use.
(2) This section does not apply to temporary car-washing activities sponsored by schools, churches or other non-profit organizations or groups in order to raise money for designated events, and that occur not longer than three continuous days.
(3) All car-washing activities must either be:
(a) Carried on within an enclosed building; or
(b) Screened with one of the following along any property line that abuts a residential zoning district:
1. A minimum of six-foot high masonry or decorative wood fence; or
(3) Vacuuming equipment is permitted only in the rear yard and at least 50 feet from a residential zoning district.
(G) Service stations, gas stations and related uses.
(1) Applicability. This section applies to any of the following uses:
(a) Gas station;
(b) Garage;
(c) Service and repair;
(d) Joint or multiple use with filling or service station; and
(e) Service station.
(2) Definitions. For the purpose of this subsection (G), the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANOPY. Any structural protective cover that is not enclosed on any of its four sides and is provided for a service area designated for the dispensing or installation of gasoline, oil, antifreeze, headlights, wiper blades and similar products.
FUEL PUMP.
1. Any device that dispenses automotive fuel and/or kerosene.
2. A
FUEL PUMP may contain multiple hoses or be capable of serving more than one fueling position simultaneously.
PUMP ISLAND. A concrete platform measuring a minimum of six inches in height from the paved surface on which fuel pumps are located.
(3) Generally.
(a) All accessory service and repair operations shall occur within buildings enclosed by a roof and a wall on all sides.
(b) Principal buildings shall be oriented to the street.
(c) Service bay doors shall not face any neighborhood district or use.
(d) Display of products, cars or trailers shall be at least 25 feet from the street or avenue property line.
(e) Curb lowerings shall not begin closer than 20 feet to the intersecting street right-of-way. Curb lowerings may not begin closer than six feet to abutting property lines or alleys. Maximum driveway width shall be 32 feet at the curb line.
(f) 1. A masonry wall shall be constructed and maintained along all property lines abutting a neighborhood zoning district.
2. The minimum and maximum height of the wall is described in Table 153.1360(B) below.
(g) In order to address potential traffic, noise or other nuisance impacts, the hours of operation for sales, deliveries and services for uses that are not located on a major street are limited from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(h) All fuel pumps and pump islands shall be set back a minimum distance of at least 15 feet from any right-of-way line or property line. Fuel pumps and canopied areas shall be located between the principal building and the rear lot line and not between the building and the street.
Location | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
Front 25 feet (i.e., an area extending from the property line intersecting the neighborhood district or abutting alley to a point 25 feet interior to the lot) | 3 feet | 5 feet |
Balance of property line abutting neighborhood zoning district | 5 feet | 10 feet |
(4) Dimensional standards.
(a) The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) shall be 0.3.
(b) The building setback and height requirements shall be as established in the underlying zoning district.
(5) Accessory uses. A service station may include the following accessory uses:
(a) Sales and servicing of spark plugs, batteries and distributors;
(b) Tire repair and servicing, but not recapping;
(c) Replacement of mufflers and tail pipes, water hoses, fan belts, brake fluids, light bulbs, floor mats, seat covers, wiper blades, windshield wipers and replacement of grease retainers and wheel bearings;
(d) Radiator cleaning and flushing;
(e) Washing and polishing, without specialized mechanical equipment;
(f) Greasing and lubrication;
(g) Exchanging fuel oil pumps and installing;
(h) Minor servicing and replacing of carburetors;
(i) Emergency wiring repairs;
(j) Adjustment and repair of brakes and alignment of wheels and headlights;
(k) Minor adjustment of engines, not involving removal of the head and/or crank case, or racing the motor;
(l) Accessory commercial, not to exceed 25% of the total floor area, which includes all areas under a canopy or roof and all pump areas of the principal use to which it is accessory; and
(m) The sale of cut flowers.
(6) Canopies.
(a) Canopies (see Figure 153.1360(B) below) shall not exceed 16 feet in height or the height of the principal building, whichever is less.
(b) Canopies shall be architecturally integrated with the principal building and all other accessory structures on the site through the use of the same or compatible materials, colors, and roof pitch.
Form-based zoning provides the design features required in obtaining development approval.
(c) Any lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the underside of the canopy shall be recessed into the underside of the canopy so as not to protrude below the canopy ceiling surface more than two inches.
(d) Permitted materials for exterior building facades or canopies include brick, stone stucco and any other material if consistent with an architectural style set forth in this chapter, if the principal building conforms to that style. The following materials are not permitted:
1. Cinder block;
2. Unfinished poured concrete;
3. Unfaced concrete block;
4. Plastic; or
5. Vinyl.
(7) Trailers and operable vehicle display. The display and storage of trailers, operable motor vehicles, and car-top carriers for rental purposes only are permitted as an accessory use in an “AOD” (Auto-Oriented District) subject to the following limitations:
(a) Where the service station premises is located within an area less than 10,000 square feet, the maximum number of items that may be displayed or stored is six, of which no more than three items can be operable motor vehicles;
(b) Where the service station premises is located within an area of 10,000 to 20,000 square feet, the maximum number of items that may be displayed or stored is ten, of which no more than five items can be operable motor vehicles;
(c) Where the service station premises is located within an area of over 20,000 square feet, the maximum number of items that may be displayed or stored is ten, of which no more than seven items can be operable motor vehicles; and
(d) No vehicle or equipment shall be parked or placed within the setback area along the street.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 7.4)