A. Purpose and Applicability. This Section provides locational and operational standards for retail automotive service stations. The provisions in this Section shall apply to retail automotive service stations where allowed in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards) and the following standards.
B. City Standards. Except as specified in this Section, the premises on which a retail automotive service station use is located shall comply with the regulations and restrictions applicable to the zone in which it is located.
1. Parcel Size. The minimum parcel size shall be 16,000 square feet.
2. Minimum Street Frontage. The minimum street frontage shall be 120 feet. If located on a corner, at least one street frontage shall measure 120 feet.
3. Allowed Uses. The primary use of land allowed shall be the dispensing of motor fuels, lubricants, and oils, vehicle recharging, and the exchange of motor vehicle parts in kind. Limited vehicle/equipment repair shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.
4. Prohibited Uses.
a. Activities involving automobile and/or truck body painting and/or general vehicle/equipment repair (as defined in Article 9 [Definitions]) shall not be allowed.
b. Products and/or merchandise, excluding service station equipment, stored outside of any structure shall not be allowed.
5. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. The sale of alcoholic beverages and/or other items unrelated to the operation of motor vehicles are only allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 10.84 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits).
6. Within Enclosed Structure(s). All operations, except services rendered directly to the occupant of a motor vehicle (e.g., airing of tires, pumping of fuel), shall be conducted in an entirely enclosed structure.
7. Restroom Facilities. The restroom facility entrances shall be completely screened from public view.
8. Off-Street Parking Requirements. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
9. Landscaping Requirements. A minimum of 10 percent of the total project site shall be adequately landscaped in compliance with Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping).
10. Mechanical Equipment Screening Requirements. All exterior mechanical equipment, except for the fuel pumps, shall be properly screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director.
11. Solid Waste and Recyclable Storage Areas.
a. At least 72 square feet of solid waste and recyclable storage area(s) shall be provided.
b. The solid waste and recyclable storage area(s) shall be properly enclosed to the satisfaction of the Director.
12. On-site Lighting. Adequate on-site lighting shall be provided in compliance with Section 10.38.080 (Outdoor Light and Glare).
13. Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses/occupancies or uses of a business premises:
a. The applicable review authority may allow mixed uses/occupancies with retail automotive service stations as specifically allowed in the conditions of approval of the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit; provided, the added use(s) are allowed in the subject zone.
b. The total number of off-street parking spaces shall be the sum total required for the various uses computed separately, in compliance with Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). Spaces located adjacent to fuel pumps shall not be counted toward meeting the off-street parking requirements.
c. It shall first be adequately demonstrated that each approved use/occupancy meets the applicable development standards and will not interfere with the independent operation of other occupancies or use(s) of land on the subject site. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)