Existing nonconforming automobile repair facilities in compliance with Chapter 17.48 of this code are subject to the operational standards contained in § 5.84.020, except the Committee may allow some or all of the following activities through the approval of an automotive repair operations permit:
(A) Outdoor operations. Work activities, including all equipment and tools involved in the vehicle repair operation, may be conducted outdoors on the premises of a nonconforming automobile repair facility, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Work shall be performed entirely within a clearly marked area that is at least 50 feet from a property line abutting a residential property, and setback at least ten feet from any property line, and shall be conducted as close to the bay doors as possible.
(2) The outdoor work area shall not exceed beyond 20 feet from a bay door of an actively used bay.
(3) The outdoor work shall not violate the noise ordinance pursuant to § 9.44.030.
(4) Outdoor repair activities shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
(5) Automobile repair facilities that have regularly serviced and repaired oversized vehicles outdoors on their premises may continue to work on these vehicles outdoors without being subject to the area limitations set forth in this division if the vehicles cannot be serviced and repaired within existing buildings due to the size of the vehicles, and the outdoor servicing of vehicles is approved on the automotive repair operations permit. Oversized vehicles shall not be stored on the premises for more than 14 days or on a public street or alley.
(B) Outside storage may be permitted if adequate screening from public view pursuant to § 17.16.030 is provided.
(C) Vehicles awaiting repair may be parked in an approved location.
(D) Commercial vehicles used in conjunction with the business operations may be parked in public view in an approved location. All commercial vehicles must be operable at all times.
(E) Temporary shade structures. The use of temporary shade structures may be permitted in an approved area. These structures shall be adequately maintained in good condition and shall only be in public view during the approved hours for outdoor repair activities.
(F) Storage containers. Reusable or recyclable automobile parts that do not impact required parking may also be stored in approved containers at least five feet from the interior side or rear property line and at least five feet from any structure on the property. An automobile repair facility seeking to utilize storage containers outside the enclosed structure shall submit an operational plan to the Committee for review that includes a site plan of the location and dimensions, information on items stored, including chemicals, and material of the container. Approved containers shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and appearance. The Committee may permit storage containers that do not meet setback requirements, provided they are not visible from a public street.
(Ord. 2024-06 § 8, 2024)