The following regulations shall apply to Open-Air Businesses:
(a) The nearest edge of any entrance or exit drive shall be located no closer than sixty (60) feet from any street or road intersection as measured from the nearest intersection right-of-way line.
(b) The minimum lot width for open-air businesses shall be one hundred (100) feet, except for temporary roadside stands.
(c) All loading and parking areas for open-air businesses shall be confined within the boundaries of the site, and shall not be permitted to spill over onto adjacent roads.
(d) A masonry screen wall shall be provided along any property line where the adjacent property is zoned for residential use, in accordance with Section 1173.11, except where the open-air business is a temporary Christmas tree sales lot or roadside stands (see sub-sections (g) and (h) below).
(e) All lighting shall be shielded from adjacent properties zoned or used for residential purposes.
(f) Plant Material Nurseries. Nurseries which deal with plant materials shall comply with the following:
(1) Plant storage and display areas shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the district in which the nursery is located.
(2) The storage of soil, fertilizer, and similar loosely packaged materials shall be contained and covered to prevent it from blowing onto adjacent properties.
(g) Christmas Tree Sales. Seasonal sales of Christmas trees shall comply with the following:
(1) Unless Christmas tree sales are accessory to the principal use of the site, a permit shall be obtained from the Building Official to allow temporary use of the site for such sales.
(2) Christmas tree sales shall not be permitted in residentially-zoned districts.
(3) All Christmas trees, as well as poles, lights, wires, or other items incidental to the sale of trees shall be removed from the premises by December 31st of the subject Christmas season.
(4) Christmas trees on display for sale shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the district in which the sales lot is located.
(5) Christmas tree sales lot shall have adequate parking and a safe means of ingress and egress.
(h) Roadside stands. Temporary roadside stands for the sale of agricultural products shall comply with the following:
(1) Any building or structure containing a roadside stand shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size.
(2) Suitable trash containers shall be provided and maintained on the premises for public use.
(3) Any building or structure containing a roadside stand shall be located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the nearest edge of the paved surface or gravel surface of any road.
(4) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations in Chapter 1185, except that hard-surfacing shall not be required.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)