Tustin Municipal Code Part 2 Mobile Automobile Services

No person shall operate or maintain a mobile automobile service without first having obtained a mobile automobile services permit from the Director.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)

Mobile automobile services shall comply with the provisions of City Code Section 4900 et seq., Water Quality Control, pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

When cleaning engines and/or vehicles using chemical additives such as soaps, solvents, or degreasers:

(1) Service must be performed at a facility that has the equipment to treat, process, and dispose of the contaminated wastewater runoff; or

(2) Service must be performed using a leak-proof ground cover device that will catch and contain all wastewater runoff for later disposal in a manner that complies with City, County, State, and Federal codes.

Equipment, such as ground cover devices, shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure proper and effective functioning.

Automotive service is a commercial activity that is not an approved residential use pursuant to the Tustin City Code. Services shall not be provided at residential properties.

Performance of work on motor vehicles on a public right-of-way or in visible yard areas of residential properties, other than emergency repairs or minor maintenance performed by the owner of the vehicle, shall constitute a public nuisance pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 5502.

Automotive repair requiring disassembly and/or replacement of major parts shall not be provided because the removal of essential equipment, parts, or contents from automobiles visible to the public constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 5502.

All mobile automotive work shall be done on an appointment basis only. Multiple appointments and/or a continuing presence at any location would be considered a permanent automotive business and would be prohibited or require approval of a conditional use permit and compliance with development standards.

Written approval from the property owner and/or property manager shall be obtained and maintained in company records prior to performing automotive services. Written approval shall be provided to the Community Development Department within twenty-four (24) hours of a written or verbal request.

If the proposed business results in a nuisance from noise, smoke, odor, dust, or vibration in non-residential zones, business activities shall cease until approval of a conditional use permit has been obtained pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 9270(b)(1).

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)