The site development regulations in this Section 18.30(F).050 apply to automobile dealership uses in the (AD) combining district, in addition to the regulations of the underlying district. Where the regulations of the underlying district conflict with this Section 18.30(F).050, this section shall control.
(a) Floor Area Ratio
(1) The maximum floor area ratio for automobile dealership uses shall be 0.4 to 1.
(2) An additional 0.2:l FAR is permitted exclusively for automobile showroom space, for a total FAR of 0.6:1. “Automobile showroom space” is that area for the display of new automobiles, located only on the first floor and excluding all other uses associated with the automobile dealership including sales office and sale of related merchandise. The director of planning and development services is authorized to determine whether floor area is automobile showroom space, as described above. Floor area used for automobile showroom space shall not be converted to any other use if the total floor area devoted to uses other than automobile showroom space would exceed a floor area ratio of 0.4:1 following the conversion.
(3) Notwithstanding Section 18.04.030(65), the following shall not count toward an automobile dealership's maximum floor area:
a. Parking facilities for required parking related to service and repair areas shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area as provided in Section 18.52.040(b)(2), however, any enclosed or covered parking in excess of this requirement shall count toward total gross floor area;
b. Covered area dedicated to queuing of customer vehicles for drop off and pick up of service vehicles shall be exempt from the calculation of gross floor area; only one contiguous designated area shall be excluded in a development.
(b) Height
The maximum height shall be fifty feet. Provided, the maximum height for automobile showroom space, as defined in subsection (a)(2) above, shall be twenty feet.
(c) Outdoor Sales and Storage
Outdoor sales and display of automobiles and merchandise shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:
(1) Two automobile display pads shall be permitted in the required setback area, including landscaped areas, adjacent to a public right-of-way. A single automobile display pad shall be no higher than eight feet, measured to the highest point of the automobile on the display pad, and the surface of the display pad area shall be no larger than 175 square feet.
(2) Areas for outdoor sales and display of motor vehicles, other than automobile display pads, shall meet the minimum design standards applicable to off-street parking facilities with respect to paving, grading, drainage, safety and protective features, lighting, and screening. Striping for parking stalls shall not be required for auto display and storage areas.
(3) Exterior storage shall screened by a solid wall or fence of between five and eight feet in height.
(Ord. 5494 § 3, 2020: Ord. 5406 § 2, 2017: Ord. 4845 § 3 (Exh. A. (part)), 2004)