Part 12 — SERVICE STATIONS

The purpose of regulating service stations is to establish a comprehensive set of regulations regarding the placement, location and development of service stations to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and minimize potentially adverse impacts associated with increased traffic and permitted outdoor activities. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

In addition to the development standards set forth in subchapter 153.050, Commercial and Industrial Zones, the following shall apply to service stations.

• (A) Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area upon which a service station is located shall comply with these requirements.

• (1) The minimum lot area required for a service station shall be 15,000 square feet.

• (2) The minimum lot area required for a service station that is combined with another principal use shall be 20,000 square feet.

• (3) The minimum lot area required for a service station that has the facilities for dispensing diesel fuel shall be 20,000 square feet.

• (B) Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width of a service station shall be 100 feet.

(C) Minimum yard dimensions. The following minimum yard dimensions shall be required for all service station developments.

• (1) The minimum front yard setback shall be 15 feet.

• (2) The minimum street side yard setback shall be 15 feet.

• (D) Yard area. No buildings or structures shall be permitted in any required yard area, except for the following permitted accessory uses.

• (1) Front and street side yard areas may contain freestanding signs and light fixtures.

• (2) Side yard areas may contain any permitted accessory use.

• (3) Rear yard areas may contain any permitted accessory use per these standards.

• (a) The minimum distance between a building or structure and the property line separating the rear yard from an alley shall be five feet.

(b) The minimum distance between a building or structure and the property line separating the rear yard from a street shall be 15 feet.

(E) Vehicle circulation. Vehicle circulation for the pump islands shall not block or obstruct on-site parking facilities and/or off-site traffic circulation.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Driveway approach approval. To minimize traffic hazards, the location and size of driveway approaches from any street shall be subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.

(B) Driveway abutting a building wall facing side or rear yard. Wherever a permitted driveway abuts a wall of a building facing a side or rear yard area, that portion of the wall shall be located at least 20 feet from the lot line. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

All landscaping shall be automatically irrigated and maintained and provided as follows.

• (A) Landscape planter. A five-foot-wide planter shall be installed along all street side property lines, with the exception of driveway openings.

• (B) Corner lot planting area. A minimum of 150 square feet of planting area shall be maintained at the main corner intersection of a corner lot.

• (C) Building façade planting area. A minimum of 40 square feet of planting area along the building façade that faces a street shall be maintained.

(D) Enclosed landscaped areas. All landscaped areas shall be enclosed within a masonry planter box or a six-inch concrete curbing.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Employee breakroom entrance. The entrance to all employee breakrooms shall be screened from view of abutting or adjacent properties and streets by a decorative screen.

(B) Tire display. Movable pallets or racks for the display of new tires shall be permitted, provided that they are located within ten feet of the service station building. In addition, one permanent enclosable tire cabinet shall be permitted, provided that it is located within ten feet of the service building and not within the required yard areas.

(C) Equipment within enclosed building. Hydraulic hoists or pits and all lubrication, greasing, automobile washing, steam cleaning and repair equipment shall be used and wholly stored within an enclosed building.

(D) Merchandise within closeable cabinets/racks. With the exception of tires, batteries, accessories and lubricating items, all other merchandise shall be stored and displayed within closeable cabinets or racks inside of the service station building.

• (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)