1109.02 CAR WASHES.

   (a)   Conditions. The conditions described below apply to car washing facilities in the BRD District or MAIN District.

   (b)   Minimum Lot Area. 30,000 square feet.

   (c)   Setbacks and Screening.

      (1)   All structures shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any adjacent residential property.

       (2)   A solid fence, wall or hedge at least six (6) feet high shall be required when an automobile washing facility is adjacent to a residential property.

   (d)   Limitations on Use.

      (1)   All washing facilities shall be located entirely within an enclosed building, except that entrance and exit doors may be left open during the hours of operation.

      (2)   Vacuuming and/or steam cleaning equipment may be located outside a building, but shall not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from residential property.

   (e)   Off-street Waiting and Circulation.

      (1)   Five (5) off-street waiting spaces shall be provided for each car washing device or stall. Fifteen (15) off-street waiting spaces for an assembly line type washing establishment, and two (2) parking spaces at the end of each washing bay for drying and hand- finishing vehicles. Waiting spaces shall not block or otherwise interfere with site circulation patterns.

      (2)   A hard-surfaced exit drive not less than forty (40) feet in length shall be provided between the exit doors and the street.

   (f)   Access and Traffic Impact. Access shall be from an arterial street or commercial collector. (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)