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A drive-in restaurant may be allowed, upon a finding, in addition to findings required in division 59-G-1, that:
(a) The use will not constitute a nuisance because of noise, illumination, fumes, odors or physical activity in the location proposed.
(b) The use at the proposed location will not create a traffic hazard or traffic nuisance because of its location in relation to similar uses, necessity of turning movements in relation to its access to public roads and intersections, or its location in relation to other buildings or proposed buildings on or near the site and the traffic patterns from such buildings or cause frequent turning movements across sidewalks and pedestrian ways, thereby disrupting pedestrian circulation within a concentration of retail activity.
(c) The use of the proposed location will not preempt frontage on any highway or public road in such manner so as to substantially reduce the visibility and accessibility of an interior commercial area zoned or proposed for commercial use which is oriented to the same highway or public road.
(d) When such use abuts a residential zone or institutional premises not recommended for reclassification to commercial or industrial zone on an adopted master plan and is not effectively screened by a natural terrain feature, the use shall be screened by a solid wall or a substantial, sightly, solid fence, not less than 5 feet in height, together with a 3-foot wide planting strip on the outside of such wall or fence, planted in shrubs and evergreens 3 feet high at the time of original planting and which shall be maintained in good condition. Location, maintenance, vehicle sight distance provisions, advertising and parking areas pertaining to screening shall be as provided for in the requirements contained in article 59-E.
(e) Product displays, parked vehicles and other obstructions which adversely affect visibility at intersections or at entrances and exits to and from, such use are prohibited.
(f) Lighting is not to reflect or cause glare into any residential zone.
(g) When such use occupies a corner lot, the ingress or egress driveways shall be located at least 20 feet from the intersection of the front and side street lines of the lot, as defined in section 59-A-2.1, and such driveways shall not exceed 25 feet in width; provided, that in areas where no master plan of highways has been adopted, the street line shall be considered to be at least 60 feet from the centerline of any abutting street or highway.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 10-32, § 18; Ord. No. 13-76, §1.)
Cross reference—Eating and drinking establishments, .