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A. Automobile Washes (Automatic, Full or Self-Service).

1. All Zones where Allowed. An automatic, full – or self-service car wash shall comply with the following standards:

a. Proper functioning of the site as related to vehicular stacking, circulation, and turning movements.

b. The use of outdoor speakers is prohibited.

c. Car washes/detailing shall be located at least 50 feet from any residential zone, use, or structure.

d. Car wash openings must be oriented away from residential zones, use or structures.

B. Auto/Vehicle Sales and Rental.

1. C-1 Zone.

a. The business shall be located on a principal or minor arterial as defined by the comprehensive transportation plan;

b. No repairing, painting or body work shall be conducted outside of a building;

c. If abutting an R zone, a sight-obscuring fence or landscape screen shall be required;

d. A minimum of a 25-foot setback shall be required of any building from any R zone;

e. Other landscaping or architectural improvements may be required to ensure compatibility with present and potential C-1 uses in the vicinity.

C. Fueling Station.

1. C-2 Zone.

a. The fueling station must be accessory to an existing retail/service establishment in which the principal tenant has a minimum floor area of at least 25,000 square feet. The principal tenant must own and/or manage the station. The station must be located on the same parcel of property as the principal tenant and the property must be at least 100,000 square feet in area.

b. The station must be located on the property to minimize the amount of conflict to the pedestrian traffic.

c. The station must be located on and have direct access to an arterial using existing curb cuts and driveways whenever practical. If the curb cuts and driveways do not meet current city standards, then they shall be brought up to such standards.

d. The station cannot interfere with the existing parking and/or traffic circulation on the property. There shall be enough room on the property to allow for adequate stacking space for vehicles waiting for fuel in order to avoid cars interfering with vehicles on the street. The facility cannot reduce the amount of parking required by the zoning code.

e. The station shall have a roof that covers all activities including the pay window, refuse containers, fuel pumps and the adjacent parking area for the cars being fueled. The area that is covered by the roof of the facility shall be no larger than 6,000 square feet. The number of pumps shall be limited to five such that no more than 10 vehicles may be fueled at any one time.

f. Columns or similar architectural features shall be provided that screen the visibility of the pump islands as well as give the visible impression of enclosing the structure. If necessary, provisions must be made to avoid a safety issue of enclosing any fumes associated with the fueling of the vehicles. The overall height of the facility shall not exceed 20 feet.

g. The design, architectural treatment and streetscape features of the station must be consistent with the design concepts as outlined in paragraph “P” of Section 1.4 of the downtown plan as well as provide some design continuity between the facility and primary structure.

h. Any other products for sale shall only be displayed within the building containing the pay window and any such products shall be incidental to automobile care/maintenance, or snacks and beverages. No sales of alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

i. Signs shall be limited to permanent wall signs, attached to the face of the canopy, only.

j. The application for the administrative use permit shall illustrate how it complies with these standards.

2. Other Zones Where Permitted.

a. Fueling station canopies shall not exceed 20 feet in height or the height of the principal building, whichever is less.

b. Canopies shall be architecturally integrated with the principal building and all other accessory structures on the site through the use of the same or compatible materials, colors, and roof pitch.

c. Any lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the underside of the canopy shall be recessed into the underside of the canopy so as not to protrude below the canopy ceiling surface more than two inches.

d. All surfaces for exterior building facades or canopies shall be finished to match the surfaces of the principal structure.

D. Vehicle Services – Repair/Body Work.

1. C-2 Zone.

a. No vehicles stored outside that are not operable unless such vehicles are contained within a fenced and paved area. The entire perimeter of the outdoor storage area shall be landscaped with landscaping pursuant to ACC 18.50.040(C)(5). The maximum size of the outdoor storage area shall be no more than 25 percent of the associated building area.

2. Other Zones Where Permitted.

a. Outdoor work areas shall be fenced, walled or screened to minimize on – and off-site noise, glare, odor, or other impacts.

b. All repair work or lubrication shall be conducted within the principal building. All permanent storage of materials, merchandise, or repair and servicing equipment shall be contained within the principal building.

c. All body work and painting shall be conducted within fully enclosed buildings.

d. No operator shall permit the storage of motor vehicles for a period in excess of 24 hours unless the vehicles are enclosed in the principal building. (Ord. 6435 § 1, 2012.)