The following standards shall be applicable to auto and truck service stations in all districts.
(A) (1) A surface water drainage system, subject to approval by the County Engineer, shall be installed.
(2) The developed area site, other than that taken up by a structure or planting, shall be surfaced with concrete or other material approved by the Planning Commission. Pump islands shall not be placed in the required yards. The area around the pump island, to a distance of eight feet on each side, shall be concrete. A box curb not less than six inches above grade shall separate the public right-of-way from the motor vehicle service areas, except at approved entrances and exits. No driveways at a property line shall be less than 50 feet from the intersection of two street right-of-way lines. Each service station shall have at least two driveways with a minimum distance of 170 feet between centerlines when located on the same street.
(B) No vehicles shall be parked on the premises other than those utilized by employees or awaiting service. No vehicle shall be parked or be waiting service longer than 15 days. Existing service stations shall comply with this requirement within 45 days of the effective date of this chapter.
(C) Exterior storage besides vehicles shall be limited to service equipment and items offered for sale on pump islands; exterior storage of items offered for sale shall be within yard setback requirements and shall be located in containers such as the racks, metal trays and similar structures designed to display merchandise. Existing service stations shall comply with this requirement within three months of the effective date of this chapter.
(D) All areas utilized for the storage, disposal or burning of trash, debris, discarded parts and similar items shall be fully screened. All structures and grounds shall be maintained in an orderly, clean and safe manner. Existing service stations shall comply with this requirement within nine months of the effective date of this chapter.
(E) Business activities not listed in the definition of service stations in this chapter are not permitted on the premises of a service station unless an interim use permit is obtained specifically for such business. Such activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Automatic car and truck wash;
(2) Rental of vehicles, equipment or trailers; and
(3) General retail sales.
(Ord. 23-1, passed 5-2-2023)