§ 19.420

The purpose of regulating vehicle repair facilities is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §64, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Vehicle repair facilities, both "major" and "minor," as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §64, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to vehicle repair facilities, unless otherwise specified here.

A.

The minimum site area shall be one-half acre (net).

B.

The facility shall have direct access to an existing or planned arterial or collector street, as designated on the General Plan - Master Plan of Roadways (Figure CCM-4).

C.

Service bays shall be oriented to minimize their visibility from public rights-of-way and residential areas.

D.

A minimum six-foot-high decorative masonry wall shall be erected along all property lines adjacent to any property zoned for residential use or the Office (O) Zone, except that the wall shall be reduced to three feet adjacent to residential front yard setbacks and as may be required to meet corner cut-off requirements at street intersections.

E.

Any setback adjacent to a public street shall be fully landscaped.

F.

Buildings located adjacent to property zoned for residential use shall be constructed to meet exterior sound level limits required by Title 7 of the Municipal Code.

G.

All repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed building or shall be fully screened by a minimum six-foot-high decorative masonry wall.

H.

Outdoor storage of merchandise and use of equipment shall be permitted if fully screened by a minimum six-foot-high decorative masonry wall and the sound of the equipment can be insulated to meet the requirements of Title 7 of the Municipal Code.

I.

Outdoor display of merchandise shall not be permitted.

J.

A minimum ten-foot landscaped setback shall be provided adjacent to public streets, unless the prevailing setback along the same block face is greater than ten feet, in which case the setback shall be no less than the average of the setbacks of existing buildings along the same block face. K.

Adequate vehicle parking and maneuvering areas shall be provided to allow for safe internal and external circulation patterns. L. Inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the property longer than 30 days.

(Ord. 7331 §64, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.420.040 - Other applicable regulations.

When uses are combined the more restrictive standards of a subject use will apply.

A.

Vehicle fuel station activities conducted on site, where permitted, shall be subject to conditions imposed through the discretionary permit review process. At a minimum, vehicle fuel station activities shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.410 (Vehicle Fuel Station Facilities) of the Zoning Code. B.

Vehicle wash facilities and activities conducted on site, where permitted, shall be subject to conditions imposed through the discretionary permit review process. At a minimum, vehicle wash facilities shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.425 (Vehicle Wash Facilities) of the Zoning Code. C.

Drive-thru businesses and activities conducted on site, where permitted, shall be subject to conditions imposed through the discretionary permit review process. At a minimum, drive thru businesses shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.475 (Drive thru Businesses) of the Zoning Code.

(Ord. 7331 §64, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.420.050 - Modifications.

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, as applicable. Where a vehicle repair facility is a permitted use pursuant to Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, any modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards will require consideration of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §64, 2016)

Chapter 19.425 - VEHICLE WASH FACILITIES

19.425.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of regulating vehicle wash facilities is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §65, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)