(A) Motor vehicle service stations shall meet the following standards.
(1) Setbacks. The building or buildings shall be set back at least 35 feet from the street right-of-way. Near residential districts, the service station buildings, signs and pumps shall be a minimum of 25 feet from adjoining residential property. In commercial areas, the structures shall be set back at least ten feet from adjoining property.
(2) Curbs and gutter. Curbs and gutters shall be installed on all streets giving access to the station. There shall be a six-inch curb along all interior driveways.
(3) Boundary line fencing and screening. When adjacent to a residential district, there shall be a screening along the boundary of the property lying adjacent to a residential district in accordance with § 153.050 of this chapter.
(4) Vehicle storage. No vehicle shall be parked on the premises other than those utilized by employees or awaiting service. No vehicle shall be parked or be awaiting service longer than 15 days.
(5) Screening. All areas utilized for the storage or disposal of trash, discarded parts and similar items shall be fully screened. All structures and grounds shall be maintained in an orderly, clean and safe manner.
(B) Used vehicles sales lots and repair businesses shall have the following requirements.
(1) Three hundred square feet required for each vehicle located on the sales lot.
(2) Lot must be surfaced by concrete or bituminous material.
(3) Light shall be a down-cast type, no glare. No string lights.
(4) If adjacent to an area zoned residential or agricultural, proper screening and landscaping shall be required.
(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)