A. Commercial Vehicle Sales.
1. Showrooms and lots for the sale of used commercial vehicles shall be located either on a parcel of land upon which an existing showroom and/or lot for the sale of new commercial vehicles is located or upon a parcel of land which is physically contiguous to a parcel of land containing an existing showroom and lot for the sale of new commercial vehicles.
2. The minimum lot size shall be three (3) acres with a minimum lot width of 350 feet.
3. The use shall be located on an arterial street and all access to the property shall be from that arterial street as designated in Table 1161.07-1.
4. Access to the site shall comply with the driveway spacing standards of Chapter 1161 but, in no case, be located closer than 125 feet to any intersection or other driveway on the same side of the street, as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway or edge to edge from the nearest driveway.
5. Flags, pennants, balloons, ribbons, search lights, strings of lights or other distracting devices are not permitted.
6. Outdoor displays shall conform to the following:
a. Vehicles, for sale or otherwise, shall be parked on approved paved surfaces.
b. Vehicle display or storage shall not be allowed in areas required for visitor, employee or service parking.
c. All other merchandise available for sale, including, but not limited to, clothing, accessories, tires, collectibles, etc. shall be sold and displayed within an enclosed building.
d. Accessory service work, including vehicle washing, repair and general maintenance, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.
7. Audible paging systems or outdoor speakers are prohibited. Vehicles stored on the site shall not be located by employees using audible methods such as keyless entry systems.
B. Vehicle Repair, Major or Minor.
1. All main and accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from any residential district.
2. The facility shall front on an arterial or collector street as defined in Table 1161.07-1, and all access to the property shall be from that street.
3. Access to the site shall comply with the driveway spacing standards of Chapter 1161 but, in no case, be located closer than 125 feet to any intersection or other driveway on the same side of the street, as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway or edge to edge from the nearest driveway.
4. Overhead doors shall not face any residential district. The Planning and Design Commission may modify this requirement upon a determination that there is no reasonable alternative and the visual impact will be diminished through use of building materials, architectural features and landscaping.
5. Where applicable, vehicle stacking space shall be provided in front of each service bay for at least two (2) vehicles.
6. All maintenance and repair work shall be conducted completely within an enclosed building. Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, compressors, pits, lubrication, greasing and other automobile repairing equipment shall be located entirely within an enclosed building.
7. There shall be no outdoor storage or display of vehicle components and parts, materials, commodities for sale, supplies or equipment.
8. Storage of wrecked, partially dismantled, or other derelict vehicles, or overnight parking of any vehicle, except a tow truck, shall be permitted for no more than 30 days and shall be within a designated area. Such area shall be appropriately screened from public view in accordance with the screening requirements of Chapter 1139.
C. Vehicle Service Station.
1. There shall be a minimum lot area of one (1) acre and minimum lot width of 150 feet on an arterial street as defined in Table 1161.07-1.
2. Access to the site shall comply with the driveway spacing standards of Chapter 1161 but, in no case, be located closer than 125 feet to any intersection or other driveway on the same side of the street, as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway or edge to edge from the nearest driveway.
3. Only one (1) driveway shall be permitted on any street, unless the Planning and Design Commission determines additional driveways will be necessary to ensure safe and efficient access to the site.
4. Pump islands shall be a minimum of 30 feet from any public right-of-way or lot line. Tanks, propane, and petroleum products shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line.
5. Canopies covering gasoline pump islands providing protection from inclement weather may be permitted in front of the established building line, provided that no portion of such canopy is less than 15 feet from any street right-of-way line. Canopies shall be constructed of materials consistent with the principal building. The proposed clearance of any canopy shall be noted on the development plan. All signs, logos, or identifying paint scheme shall be in accordance with Chapter 1163. The canopy shall not exceed 18 feet in height. Lighting in the canopy shall be recessed, fully shielded and directed downward to prevent off-site glare.
6. In the event that a gasoline station use has been abandoned or terminated for a period of more than 12 months, all underground gasoline storage tanks shall be removed from the premises, in accordance with state requirements.
7. A vehicle service station may be combined with other uses, such as convenience store, vehicle wash, and/or restaurants provided that all relevant requirements are met and the most restrictive requirements applicable to any single use shall apply. Parking requirements may be modified, as provided in Chapter 1161.
D. Vehicle Towing Facility.
1. The facility shall front on an arterial street as defined in Table 1161.07-1, and all access to the property shall be from that street.
2. Access to the site shall comply with the driveway spacing standards of Chapter 1161 but, in no case, be located closer than 125 feet to any intersection or other driveway on the same side of the street, as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway or edge to edge from the nearest driveway.
3. Storage of wrecked, partially dismantled, or other derelict vehicles, or overnight parking of any vehicle, except a tow truck, shall be limited to motor vehicles that have been towed or transported pending the reclamation or disposition of such vehicles. Such area shall be appropriately screened from public view in accordance with the screening requirements of Chapter 1139.
E. Vehicle Wash Facility.
1. All washing activities must occur inside a building.
2. Required stacking spaces for waiting vehicles shall not be located within a public or private right-of-way and shall not conflict with maneuvering areas, parking spaces and other activities. Stacking lanes shall be designed to prevent vehicle queues from extending beyond the property.
3. The facility shall be located on an arterial street and all access to the property shall be from that arterial street as defined in Table 1161.07-1.
4. Access to the site shall comply with the driveway spacing standards of Chapter 1161 but, in no case, be located closer than 125 feet to any intersection or other driveway on the same side of the street, as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway or edge to edge from the nearest driveway.
5. Only one (1) driveway shall be permitted from any street, unless the Planning and Design Commission determines additional driveways will be necessary to ensure safe and efficient access to and egress from the site.
6. For automated drive-through wash facilities, a bypass lane is required that allows bypassing waiting vehicles.
7. Overhead doors shall not face a street, except as approved by the Planning and Design Commission in these circumstances:
a. When the doors of a through-garage are located at the front and rear of a building;
b. When a garage is located on a corner or through lot; or
c. When determined that a rear garage door would negatively affect an abutting residential use or district.
8. A vehicle wash facility building and any accessory buildings and uses, including vacuums, shall be located at least 100 feet from any residential district boundary.
9. The owner or operator must comply with all local noise regulations. Air handling equipment shall be located on a roof, be equipped with intervening noise reduction baffles and be in proper working condition.
(Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)