(a) Drive-through Facilities. In addition to meeting off-street parking requirements, all uses that provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobiles shall provide adequate off-street stacking space within a defined stacking lane that meets the following requirements:
(1) Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length. Each stacking lane shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide.
(2) Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through facility and the parking lot shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner that promotes pedestrian and vehicular safety.
(3) Each drive-through facility shall have an escape lane to allow other vehicles to pass those waiting to be served. The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for an escape lane where it can be demonstrated that such a waiver will not result in an adverse effect on public safety or the convenience of the patrons of the facility.
(4) The number of stacking spaces per service lane shall be provided for the uses listed below. Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of twenty (20) feet in length. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street stacking spaces for a similar use shall apply.
Use
| Stacking spaces Per Service Lane
|
Use
| Stacking spaces Per Service Lane
|
Banks | 4 |
Pharmacy | 4 |
Drycleaners | 4 |
Fast-food Restaurants | 6 |
Car Washes (Self-service) | |
Entry | 3 |
Exit | 1 |
Car Washes (Automatic) | |
Entry | 6 |
Exit | 2 |
(b) Off-Street Waiting Spaces. Uses such as day-cares, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and churches shall provide a safe and efficient means for passengers to be dropped off and picked up. Such off-street waiting spaces shall be clearly delineated so as to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists.