Commerce Municipal Code Div. 20 Vehicle Sales

The following standards apply to businesses that sell new or used vehicles and boats. Such businesses differ from other retail sales operations in the size of the equipment being offered for sale and thus, the need for storage, display and repair space. In addition, these businesses need adequate street access to permit customers to test-drive the vehicles. The regulations in this Division 20 are set forth in order to minimize the impacts on surrounding uses and ensure that all sales facilities are safe and attractive.

(Ord. 544 §1(part), 2000).

In addition to the findings required for approval of a conditional use permit in Section 19.39.420 of this title, all automobile, truck and boat sales shall be subject to the following standards:

A. The minimum lot size for an automobile, truck or boat sales area shall be twenty-five thousand square feet.

B. No automobile, truck or boat sales use shall be located within three hundred feet of any residential use. However, where a public street separates such use from a residential zone, the three hundred-foot distance requirement shall not apply.

C. All service and repair operations shall occur in a completely enclosed building.

D. The landscaping and setback requirements of the commercial zone shall apply to all vehicles sales facilities, regardless of the zone in which the business is located.

E. Only vehicles that are offered for sale may be stored outdoors.

F. All outdoor vehicles on display shall be washed at least once per week. Permits for such activity shall be obtained pursuant to applicable requirements of Division 5 (Car Washes) of this Chapter 19.31.

(Ord. 544 §1(part), 2000).