§ 9122.7. Motor Vehicle Repair and Service. — Carson Zoning Code

Minor repair and service of a motor vehicle as defined in CMC § 9191.406 is permitted as an accessory use in conjunction with a dwelling unit, subject to the following limitations:

A. All minor repair and service activities, as defined in CMC § 9138.11(A )(4), and minor upholstery repair may be performed on a motor vehicle if conducted within an enclosed garage or in any carport, side or rear yard which is screened from public view.
B. Minor repair and service activities performed on a driveway, in a carport, or other legally paved surface on private property, and visible from the public right-of-way, shall be limited to the following:
1. Washing, cleaning, and polishing of a motor vehicle.
2. Adding or changing fluids such as brake fluid, window washing fluid, oil, water, etc.

Changing or replacing wiper blades, head/tail lamps, fuses, flat tires, timing, spark plugs, radiator cap, filters, brakes, and batteries and similar activities.

All minor repairs and services may only be performed on motor vehicles owned by and registered to the occupants of the dwelling or their invitees.

No repair or service work shall involve repetitive testing of an operating engine.

Not more than one (1) motor vehicle, as viewed from a public right-of-way, may be repaired at any one (1) point in time.

No repair or service work shall be performed on any motor vehicle where such work results in any loud, unusual or penetrating noise which is disturbing, obnoxious, discomforting, or annoying to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area.

(Added by Ord. 93-1017 § 1)