(a) When a drive-in or drive-through establishment adjoins property located in any Residential District, a solid masonry wall, ornamental on both sides, six (6) feet in height, shall be erected and maintained along the interior line, or if separated from the residential zone by an alley, then along the alley lot line. In addition, all outside trash areas shall be enclosed by such six (6)-foot masonry wall. Such walls shall be constructed of the same materials as that of the main or principal building, and be faced with either brick, decorative block, or pre-cast concrete formed into a decorative pattern and painted in the same color scheme as that of the principal building. Such wall shall be protected from possible damage inflicted by vehicles using the parking area by means of precast concrete wheel stops at least six (6) inches in height, or by firmly implanted bumper guards not attached to the wall, or by other suitable barriers.
(b) The entire parking area shall be paved with a permanent surface of concrete or plant- mixed bituminous material and shall be graded and drained in accordance with Section 1290.04(b)(4), Off-Street Parking A Areas; Residential Districts Adjoining Business or Industrial Districts. Any unpaved area of the site shall be landscaped with lawn or other horticultural materials, maintained in a neat and orderly fashion at all times and separated from the paved area by a raised concrete curb, six (6) inches in height.
(c) Lighting shall be installed in a manner which will not create a driving hazard on abutting streets or which will not cause direct illumination on adjacent residential properties, and shall comply with all other requirements of this Zoning Code.
(d) Adequate ingress and egress shall be provided as prescribed in Chapter 1290, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(e) Before approval is given for any use, a site plan shall be submitted to the Police Department and the Fire Department before submittal to the Planning Commission, for review pursuant to Section 1296.01, Site Plan Review, as to the suitability of the location of entrances and exits to the site, parking area, screening, lighting and other design features.
(Res. 98-340A. Passed 9-21-98.)