Vehicle repair establishments are subject to conditional use permits and shall be conducted in the following manner (see also § 155.029, definitions, vehicle repair facility, minor.):
(A) The minimum site area shall be 10,000 square feet.
(B) The site shall be entirely paved, except for structures and landscaping, so that vehicles are not parked in the dirt or an otherwise not fully improved area. The premises shall be kept neat and organized at all times.
(C) No outdoor overnight storage of vehicles permitted. All stored, damaged or wrecked vehicles shall be efficiently screened so as not to be visible from adjacent properties or public rights-of-w ay. All used or discarded automotive parts or equipment shall be permanently screened kept from public view.
(D) Service access shall be located at the rear or side of the structure(s) and as far as possible from adjoining residential uses.
(1) All repair activities and operations shall be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure.
(2) Outdoor hoists are prohibited.
(E) Exterior noise shall not exceed 65 dBA at the property line.
(F) Repair activities and vehicle loading and unloading shall be prohibited on adjoining streets and alleys.
(G) Service bays with individual access from the exterior of the structure(s) shall not face the public right-of-way.
(H) All on-site lighting shall be stationary and directed away from the adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
(I) All hazardous materials resulting from the repair operation shall be properly stored and removed from the premises in a timely manner. Storage, use and removal of toxic substances, solid waste pollution, and flammable liquids, particularly gasoline, paints, solvents and thinners, shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local regulations prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or certificate of re-occupancy.
(J) Subordinate retail, storage and office space, not to exceed 35% of the floor area of the main use, is allowed, provided that: it primarily services employees of the use; no exterior signs advertise the subordinate use; the subordinate use is physically separated from the primary use; any retail sales are limited to services provided on-site; commercial or retail/services support uses; and the primary use fronts on an arterial.
(K) Vehicle sales shall not be conducted on the premises.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. 845, passed 9-17-12; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)