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In addition to meeting the general conditions for the grant of a special exception a car wash may be allowed provided that:
(a) in the C-2 and C-4 zones, a lot proposed for a car wash is at least 100 feet from a lot zoned residential.
(b) the operation of the car wash will not be a nuisance because of noise, fumes, odors, traffic or physical activity.
(c) the car wash is effectively screened by a natural terrain feature, solid wall or a substantial, sightly, solid fence, not less than 5 feet in height, or other effective screening measure, including exterior landscaping as deemed appropriate by the Board of Appeals.
(d) lighting is not to reflect or cause glare into any residential area.
(e) when a car wash occupies a corner lot, the ingress or egress driveways are located at least 20 feet from the intersection of the front and side street lines of the lot.
(f) there are no obstructions which adversely affect visibility at intersections or to the car wash driveways.
(g) all driveways are perpendicular to the curb or street line.
(h) one parking space for each employee, and vehicle stacking space equivalent to 5 times the vehicle capacity of the automatic car wash and 3 times the vehicle capacity of the manual car wash bays, is provided.
(i) the applicant demonstrates that the vehicles using the car wash will not queue off-site.
A car wash lawfully existing prior to October 8, 1991 which does not conform to the requirements of this section is not a nonconforming use. Any expansion or enlargement must comply with the special exception standards set forth in this section.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 12-10, § 5; Ord. No. 13-76, §1.)