A. Applicability. The following standards apply to all new or expanded drive-thru(s), which shall include any pick-up window, and the addition of drive-thru facilities on existing properties:
1. Drive-thru(s) may not be located within one hundred feet (100') of a residential dwelling or school.
2. If within two hundred feet (200') of a residential dwelling, drive-thru(s) may not operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3. Drive-thru(s) are not permitted anywhere in Old Town.
B. Stacking Lane Requirements. The following table displays the minimum number of stacking spaces required in the lane that provides access to the service window, or service machine. The number of stacking spaces is determined by use as per the table below. All drive-thru(s) windows must be located so that they do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian circulation.
Minimum Required Drive-Thru Stacking Spaces (from first window) | |
Use | Minimum Spaces |
Minimum Required Drive-Thru Stacking Spaces (from first window) | |
Use | Minimum Spaces |
Financial Services (per bay) | 3 |
Food Service with Drive-Thru (1 window) | 6 |
Food Service with Drive-Thru (2 window) | 8 |
Automotive services - self-serve (per bay) | 3 |
Car Wash (automated) | 3 for each bay; 5 for a conveyor wash facility |
Clothing Services - Dry Cleaning, Other Uses | 3 |
C. Stacking Lane Design and Construction. Drive-thru stacking lanes must adhere to the following standards:
1. All stacking spaces must have a minimum width of ten feet (10') along straight segments, twelve feet (12') along curved segments, and the stacking space length must be a minimum of twenty feet (20').
2. Drive-thru lanes must be separated by striping and may not interfere with off-street parking or the lanes utilized for maneuvering in and out of off-street parking spaces.
3. Establishments with drive-thrus must provide a by-pass lane whereby vehicles may circulate around the structure separate from the drive-thru lanes.
4. There must be one (1) trash receptacle provided per drive-thru lane.
5. Pedestrian walkways shall be clearly visible and emphasized by enhanced paving or markings where they intersect drive-in or drive-thru aisles.
D. Menu Board Count and Area. The following regulations shall apply to menu boards and directional signage within drive-thru facilities:
1. Two menu boards per drive-thru aisle are permitted.
2. Associated directional signage that gives directions to vehicles through the parking lot and drive-thru is permitted and may not be used for advertising purposes. These boards may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
3. Drive-thru directional signs may not be larger than five (5) square feet and must be located adjacent to the drive through lane.
4. Menu boards may internally illuminate for the sole purpose of lighting menu writing or graphics and may not flash or have any visible bulbs or LED lighting. Electronic menu boards are permitted provided the content does not change more than four (4) times in any twenty-four (24)-hour period.
5. All menu boards must be oriented toward the driver in the drive-thru aisle that it is serving and may not face the right-of-way.
E. Drive-thru Noise and Hours.
1. Drive-thru speakers shall not emit more than 50 decibels and shall not be audible above ambient noise from adjacent properties. When adjacent to a residential zone or a building not in a residential zone but used for residential purposes, the hours of operation of the drive-thru shall not be earlier than 6 a.m. and not later than 11 p.m. each night of the week.
(Ord. 20-29, §2, 9-21-20; Ord. 21-44, §1, 10-4-21)