An airport or airfield shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of a large park or other open area or body of water.

   (2)   Landing, takeoff, and utility areas used by aircraft shall have a dustproof surface.

   (3)   A structure or area used for servicing aircraft shall be located at least 200 feet from all lot lines and 1,000 feet from a public or private institution.

   (4)   Approach and departure paths may not be located over a residential area, an institutional use, or a densely populated area.

   (5)   The day-night noise level may not exceed 70 Ldn at the lot lines.

   (6)   Areas used by aircraft shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any residentially zoned property on the approach and departure ends of the runway.

   (7)   Parking may not be located within 100 feet of a lot line.

   (8)   The facility shall be surrounded by fencing at least six feet high with gates to limit access to the area.

   (9)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06)

An amusement park shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   The facility shall have at least 10 rides, amusements, or amusement activities that are located at least 50 feet from all lot lines.

   (3)   The facility shall be located on and have access to an arterial road, and the exit from a freeway shall be located no more than one-half mile from the closest public entrance into the facility.

   (4)   Separate vehicular access shall be provided in locations that are at least 50 feet from any public road intersection.

   (5)   The facility shall be located at least 2,000 feet from all residentially zoned property and one mile from the mean high water line of any tidal waterway.

   (6)   Go-cart tracks, oval tracks, or closed circuit tracks for go-carts, race cars, or other motorized vehicles shall be no more than one-quarter mile in length, may occupy no more than 10% of the total area of the park, shall be limited to vehicles owned by the owner of the park or a single concessionaire, and shall utilize vehicles that are no more than six horsepower per vehicle.

(Bill No. 4-05)

An animal hospital or veterinary clinic shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   All structures, enclosed coops, and enclosed runs for the housing or shelter of animals and fowl shall be located at least 50 feet from residentially zoned property.

   (2)   Unenclosed coops and runs shall be located at least 100 feet from residentially zoned property.

   (3)   The housing of animals may not be located in a required setback.

   (4)   The facility may not be noxious, offensive, or otherwise objectionable to surrounding residential uses.

(Bill No. 4-05)

An assisted living facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   In RLD districts, the facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres. In R1 and R2 districts, the facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres, except that a facility that abuts a collector or higher classification road may be located on a lot of at least five acres. In other districts, the facility shall be located on a lot of at least five acres. In all districts, if the facility abuts a nursing home or adult independent dwelling units, whether or not owned by the same entity, the minimum lot size may be reduced by 50%.

   (2)   For an assisted living facility in an RLD district:

      (i)   the property in the RLD district shall abut property that is zoned C2 or C3 and that will be part of the assisted living facility; and

      (ii)   the C2 or C3 property comprising part of the facility shall be served by public water and sewer.

   (3)   For an assisted living facility that consists of land located outside the critical area in more than one zoning district:

      (i)   provisions concerning the number of adult independent dwelling units allowed in a given area of land shall be applied in the aggregate rather than separately to the individual zoning districts, lots or sites;

      (ii)   provisions concerning public improvements, such as public sewer and water connections, roads, and sidewalks, shall be applied to the assisted living facility in its entirety; and

      (iii)   open area requirements shall be calculated for the entire area of the assisted living facility;

   (4)   The developer shall demonstrate unified control of the entire assisted living facility and the capability to provide for completion and continuous operation and maintenance of the facility.

   (5)   An assisted living facility may be operated in conjunction with a nursing home or with adult independent dwelling units or both, whether or not owned by the same entity. The nursing home or adult independent dwelling units may be located on the same lot as the assisted living facility or on one or more abutting lots. If located on one or more abutting lots, the provisions of subsection (11) relating to setbacks do not apply to the lot lines that are shared by such abutting lots.

   (6)   Assisted care units shall be provided in a multifamily structure and may be provided in duplex dwelling units, stacked townhouse dwelling units, and townhouse dwelling units, whether or not allowed in the zoning district in which the facility is located. All assisted care units shall be located on the same lot. A multifamily structure shall contain a centrally located group dining facility.

   (7)   Comprehensive care units may be provided.

   (8)   No more than two dwelling units for every 100 dwelling units may be devoted to temporary use for guests or family members of residents.

   (9)   The permitted uses in a C1 district are allowed in the facility if:

      (i)   the uses are centrally located for the use and benefit of the residents and their guests in structures that are architecturally compatible with the residential portion of the assisted living facility; and

      (ii)   the floor area of the uses does not exceed 10% of the floor area of the units.

   (10)   A pedestrian circulation system interconnecting all parts of the facility shall be provided.

   (11)   The bulk regulations contained in the following chart shall be met and are the only bulk regulations applicable to an assisted living facility:

 

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 69-07; Bill No. 45-09; Bill No. 21-16; Bill No. 49-21; Bill No. 72-24; Bill No. 16-25)

An automobile and truck dismantling and recycling facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least two acres.

   (2)   All dismantling and recycling shall be done within a structure at the facility, and the facility shall have at least 8,000 square feet of activity under cover. The operation may include the sale of parts from dismantled motor vehicles.

   (3)   Hulls of vehicles that are automotive dismantling and recycling by-products may not exceed 500 at any time.

   (4)   The area used to store the remains of dismantled motor vehicles that have no parts value except as scrap may not exceed one-half of the area provided for the storage of motor vehicles that are not dismantled.

   (5)   A storage area for vehicles waiting to be dismantled shall have no more than 250 vehicles per acre per level.

   (6)   Vehicles may be stacked no higher than two levels and only on racks designed specifically to store vehicles. Above ground storage racks higher than two levels may be used for the storage of parts from dismantled vehicles.

(Bill No. 4-05)

An automobile gasoline station shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 22,500 square feet with at least 150 feet of frontage along each road.

   (2)   The facility may not be located at the intersection of local roads.

   (3)   Service bays shall be oriented to the rear or side lot lines.

   (4)   Structures shall be located at least 40 feet from any road right-of-way, at least 25 feet from any other structure, and at least 10 feet from any lot line.

   (5)   Pumps shall be located at least 25 feet from any road right-of-way. Pump islands shall be located at least 20 feet apart. Pumps and pump islands shall be located at least 25 feet from a structure not used primarily as an automobile gasoline station.

   (6)   A canopy over a pump island may not project within 15 feet from a road right-of- way.

   (7)   Driveways shall be at least 20 feet from each side or rear lot line, at least 50 feet from any intersecting road right-of-way, and at least 15 feet and no more than 45 feet wide.

   (8)   Obstructions that adversely affect visibility at a station driveway are prohibited.

   (9)   The facility may include a convenience store operation.

   (10)   The facility may include a repair center, but a repair center shall be limited to minor work to be completed within three days after the vehicle is dropped off for service.

   (11)   The facility may include a car wash.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 69-07; Bill No. 12-12)

An automobile towing facility in conjunction with an automobile gasoline station shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   Inoperable vehicles may not be stored on the lot for more than 90 days, and the owner or operator of the facility shall maintain a register listing the owner of each vehicle, the date of arrival and departure of the vehicle, and the name and address of the owner’s insurance company.

   (2)   Dismantling or demolition of vehicles is prohibited.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A bed and breakfast inn shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The inn shall be an owner or manager occupied single-family detached dwelling located on a lot of at least one acre.

   (2)   The inn shall contain at least four but no more than 12 guest rooms for the lodging of guests for no more than 14 consecutive days. The owner shall maintain a reservation log of the arrival and departure dates of all guests for inspection by the Office of Planning and Zoning.

   (3)   On a waterfront lot, one boat slip may be provided for each guest room with a maximum of one boat slip for every three guest rooms.

   (4)   Guest rooms may not contain any cooking facilities, and food service shall be provided only for guests and only in a group dining area of the dwelling.

   (5)   Exterior alterations may not be made for the purpose of providing the inn unless necessary to ensure the safety of the structure.

   (6)   If the lot is zoned R1, R2, or R5, it shall be located within the area shown on the official map adopted by the County Council entitled “Bed & Breakfast Homes and Bed & Breakfast Inns in R1, R2, and R5 Zoning Districts”, dated August, 2005, adopted by Bill No. 55-05.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 55-05; Bill No. 65-17)

A commercial recreational campground shall comply with all of the following requirements:

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres.

   (2)   An individual or group campsite may not be located on land having a slope of more than 3%.

   (3)   There may be no more than 15 individual campsites per acre. An individual campsite shall have at least 1,600 square feet and a parking space, fireplace, picnic table, and tent or trailer space. There shall be one service structure for every 15 individual campsites, and the walking distance from the individual campsites to the service structure may be no more than 350 feet.

   (4)   There may be no more than four group camping sites per acre. The density for each group camping site may not exceed 25 persons. There shall be one service structure for every four group camping sites.

   (5)   A picnic area may not be located on land having a slope of more than 10%. The density of a picnic area may not exceed 60 persons per acre.

   (6)   A swimming area shall have at least 75 square feet of beach area per campsite. The slope for underwater development in a swimming area may be no more than 6%, and the slope for shore development in a swimming area may be no more than 10%.

   (7)   The owner or operator of the facility shall maintain a register listing each camper’s name, date of arrival, and date of departure.

   (8)   An individual or group campsite may not be used by the same camper for more than a continuous 30-day period within a six-month period.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A cement manufacturing facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   Each use except parking shall be located at least 300 feet from a freeway and 500 feet from any residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A cemetery shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   A cemetery shall be located on a lot of at least 20 acres.

   (2)   A structure used for the interment of a body or other remains of a person, including a mausoleum, vault, or columbarium, shall be located at least 80 feet from any road and 55 feet from all lot lines.

   (3)   A grave or burial lot shall be located at least 30 feet from any road bounding the cemetery and at least 25 feet from all lot lines.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A child care center other than as a home occupation shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least one acre for a center with less than 60 children and on a lot of at least two acres for a center with 60 children or more.

   (2)   Onsite circulation and parking areas shall be designed to minimize vehicular and pedestrian conflicts and to provide safe areas for the dropping off and picking up of passengers.

   (3)   Outdoor play areas or activity areas shall be fenced and located to the side or rear of the principal structure. The fence shall comply with the side and rear setbacks for accessory structures as provided in the bulk regulations of the residential district in which the child care facility is to be located.

   (4)   The activities on the property shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential property from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions.

   (5)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

   (6)   A facility located in a residential zoning district may not have an entrance on a minor arterial road or a road of higher classification unless the entrance to the center is at least 500 feet from the entrance to a subdivision or commercial property.

   (7)   A special exception granted under this section and in use as of January 6, 2014 shall be governed by the law in effect as of that date.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 7-14)

A clay and borrow pit or a sand and gravel operation shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   All vehicular access to the site shall be provided from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (2)   The extraction and removal operation may not be noxious, offensive, or otherwise objectionable to surrounding land uses.

   (3)   All significant archaeological sites shall be identified and preserved under the supervision of the Office of Planning and Zoning.

   (4)   The active operation shall be surrounded by fencing at least six feet high with gates to limit access to the area.

   (5)   Space on the site shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (6)   Except in a W3 district, the use of machinery in the excavation area shall be limited to that necessary to extract, screen, wash, and transport materials generated onsite and all material shall be removed from the excavation area to a processing site for any additional processing.

   (7)   Except in a W3 district, a permanent legible sign approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning measuring at least four feet by eight feet shall be posted and maintained along each public road abutting the property or, if the property does not abut a public road, one or more signs posted in locations that can be seen by the public. The sign or signs shall state that the property has been approved for a clay and borrow pit or sand and gravel operation, the special exception case number, the applicant’s name, and the name and telephone number of the operator.

   (8)   Reclamation activity for a distance of 1,000 feet from undisturbed areas may not increase the site grade above the grade of the adjacent undisturbed areas.

   (9)   Offsite materials brought to the site of an operation other than for construction of a berm or for reclamation shall be restricted to the processing site.

   (10)   Except in a W3 district, the hours of operation in an excavation area shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

   (11)   Additional rights-of-way for widening or extension of existing roads shall be dedicated and deeded, as appropriate, if requested by the Department of Public Works or the State Highway Administration.

   (12)   County inspectors shall be allowed to enter onto the site during normal business hours to ensure compliance with the terms of any special exception and the requirements of this section.

   (13)   The operation shall be at least 1,000 feet from any dwelling other than a dwelling located on the site of the operation that is otherwise permitted by law, except that the operation is allowed within 1,000 feet of a dwelling if:

      (i)   the sound level at all lot lines does not exceed an average of 55 dBA and a peak of 65 dBA;

      (ii)   the operation is totally obscured from the sight of the affected dwelling at the highest normally accessible location of the dwelling to a maximum height of 30 feet above grade but, during the times set forth in subsection (10), the operation shall be obscured to the extent practical;

      (iii)   berms are used for sight obstruction and noise abatement to the extent feasible and, if not feasible, an acceptable alternative is provided; the berms are constructed with processed fill, consisting of rock and similar irreducible material that does not permit the formation of voids into which overlaying soils may be washed, and topsoil intermittently layered with non-organic soil; at least 12 inches of soil covers all rock or irreducible material that is larger than eight inches; and the berms are stabilized with suitable vegetation;

      (iv)   the excavation does not exceed a depth of 50 feet below the existing surrounding grade with angle of repose maintained during the excavation and the site is graded or benched to ensure safety at all times;

      (v)   the excavation and any noise abatement method are located at least 300 feet from the affected dwelling and at least 100 feet from the lot line, but the distance may be reduced if a temporary easement is obtained from the affected property owner and the easement for the permitted time frame is contained in the special exception and approved by the County Office of Law;

      (vi)   stabilization of the excavation area is accomplished with a cover material capable of supporting long-lived vegetation;

      (vii)   reclamation is performed simultaneously with the excavation operation and completed within two years after the excavation operation has ceased; and

      (viii)   work ceases immediately for a violation of this subsection or any conditions imposed by the Administrative Hearing Officer and, if there are three violations in a 12-month period, the portion of the special exception that allows work in the 1,000-foot area shall be rescinded and all reclamation shall be completed within 12 months.

   (14)   The facility may incorporate a processing site for the stockpiling and processing of material generated onsite and offsite if all of the following requirements are met.

      (i)   Except in a W3 district, the processing site shall be at least 50 acres; material generated offsite and used for processing with onsite material in any 12-month period may not exceed 45% of the material generated onsite in the same period; material generated offsite may be used only for blending with material generated onsite; the use of machinery shall be limited to that necessary in the production of finished sand and gravel products from materials allowed under this subsection; hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; the time frame for the operation of the processing site may not exceed 25 years; and a crusher or similar reduction equipment is prohibited.

      (ii)   All stationary equipment and stockpiles shall be located at least 1,000 feet from a dwelling other than an onsite dwelling and at least 300 feet from a road other than an internal road used exclusively for onsite operations.

      (iii)   Weight scales shall be operational at all processing sites.

   (15)   A maximum time period for operation of the facility shall be established as part of the special exception approval and may not be renewed.

   (16)   The site shall be cleared of litter and scattered refuse daily.

   (17)   There shall be a 50-foot natural buffer between the operation and nontidal wetlands.

   (18)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

   (19)   Combustion ash, including bottom ash and fly ash, may not be used as fill in reclamation of a clay and borrow pit or a sand and gravel operation.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 64-07)

A facility for coke and coke products manufacturing shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   Each use except parking shall be located at least 300 feet from a freeway and 1,000 feet from any residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A commercial recreational facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least two acres.

   (2)   Activities shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential property from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions.

   (3)   Vehicular access to the property shall be located on an arterial road or a road of a higher classification.

   (4)   Activities that include motorcycles, motorized dirtbikes, go-carts, and similar vehicles are not allowed.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A commercial telecommunication facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   A principal structure permanently located on the ground shall be a monopole unless the principal structure is located on land owned by a governmental entity or a volunteer fire company.

   (2)   A structure permanently located on the ground shall be located at least 200 feet or one foot for each foot of height, whichever is greater, from the lot line of a:

      (i)   property located in a residential district;

      (ii)   residentially occupied property;

      (iii)   school;

      (iv)   public park; or

      (v)   platted open space or open area;

   (3)   The height of a structure permanently located on the ground may not exceed:

      (i)   for one provider, 100 feet, or 130 feet for a private facility located on government-owned land; and

      (ii)   for two or more providers, 140 feet, or 170 feet for a private facility located on government-owned land.

   (4)   The applicant shall provide affirmative proof in a detailed sworn statement that all potential commercially zoned sites within 2,500 feet of the proposed site have been exhausted, and the statement shall include:

      (i)   the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of commercially zoned property within a 2,500 foot radius of the proposed site;

      (ii)   the reasons why commercially zoned property within a 2,500 foot radius of the proposed site is not suitable, including specific statements as to whether the applicant’s use is compatible with other uses of the site, the property owner will allow use of the site, and the maximum tower height accommodated by the site is suitable for the applicant’s use.

   (5)   The applicant shall provide affirmative proof in a detailed sworn statement that all attempts to co-locate the proposed commercial telecommunication facility on the five geographically closest commercial telecommunication facilities have been exhausted, and the statement shall include:

      (i)   the addresses or descriptive locations of the five geographically closest commercial telecommunication facilities;

      (ii)   the addresses or descriptive locations and a map of the applicant’s existing or approved commercial telecommunications facilities within five miles of the proposed telecommunications facility;

      (iii)   the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owners and operators of the five geographically closest commercial telecommunication facilities; and

      (iv)   the reasons why the five geographically closest commercial telecommunication facilities are not suitable for co-location, including specific statements as to whether:

            1.   the location, height, or nature of the facility would make it unsuitable for the applicant’s needs;

            2.   physical, electromagnetic, or other interference would make the commercial telecommunication facility unsuitable for the applicant’s needs;

            3.   the applicant’s use of the commercial telecommunication facility would interfere with other users;

            4.   structurally improving the facility for the applicant’s use would cost more than 50% of the facility’s original cost; and

            5.   adding the applicant’s use to the facility would make the facility taller than would be allowed on the site.

   (6)   In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (2), (3) and (5), the height of a commercial telecommunication facility that is permanently located on the ground in MB, MC, and OS districts may not exceed:

      (i)   for one provider, 130 feet, or 160 feet for a private facility located on government-owned land;

      (ii)   for two providers, 170 feet, or 200 feet for a private facility located on government-owned land;

      (iii)   for three providers, 210 feet, or 240 feet for a private facility located on government-owned land; and

      (iv)   for four or more providers, 250 feet.

   (7)   In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (2), (3), (5), and (6), a commercial telecommunication facility that is permanently located on the ground in an OS district may not:

      (i)   exceed one facility for each 20 acres of land; and

      (ii)   be constructed to hold less than three providers.

   (8)   The facility shall meet the requirements of § 18-10-118(2) through (12).

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 10-11; Bill No. 93-15; Bill No. 72-24)

A conference retreat facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   Each building shall be located at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.

   (3)   Vehicular access shall be located on an arterial road or a road of a higher classification.

   (4)   One guest room per acre is allowed if the floor area of the guest rooms does not exceed 40% of the floor area of all enclosed conference areas.

   (5)   Commercial deliveries and services, including trash collection, shall be limited to the hours of 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

   (6)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06)

The conversion of an existing single-family detached dwelling to a duplex dwelling shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The structure to be converted shall have been in existence as a single-family dwelling for at least five years before the filing of an application for a special exception.

   (2)   A converted dwelling unit shall have at least two rooms in addition to a kitchen and bathroom.

   (3)   The lot on which the structure is located shall be at least 14,000 square feet.

   (4)   The lot is served by public water and public sewer.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05)

A country club, private club, or service and nonprofit charitable organization with 125 or more onsite parking spaces shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   No more than 25% of the net area of the lot may be covered by structures and onsite parking.

   (2)   Vehicular access to the property shall be located on an arterial road or a road of a higher classification.

   (3)   Sufficient access to the use shall be provided to avoid congestion of roads in adjacent residential areas.

   (4)   Each structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line.

   (5)   Required onsite parking may not be located in a required setback.

   (6)   The activities on the property shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential property from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions.

   (7)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06)

A dance hall shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located at least 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from any religious facility, school, library, park, or recreation area, except that when measuring distance from a public park, the distance shall be measured from the entry of the dance hall to the lot line of the park.

   (2)   A written plan to control loitering shall be approved by the Administrative Hearing Officer, and “No Loitering” signs shall be conspicuously posted in all parking areas.

   (3)   Patrons shall be prohibited from bringing food or beverages into the facility.

   (4)   The hours of operation shall be limited to 12:00 noon to 2:00 a.m.

(Bill No. 4-05)

A drive-in theater shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a minor arterial road or a collector road within one- quarter mile of a freeway or arterial road.

   (2)   Sufficient access shall be provided to avoid congestion of surrounding roads. Entrances and exits shall be provided at least 150 feet apart and at least 50 feet from any street intersection.

   (3)   Traffic within the facility shall be one-way only.

   (4)   The facility shall be located at least 200 feet from any residentially zoned property.

   (5)   Theater screens may not face a freeway or be visible from outside the facility.

   (6)   Individual loudspeakers shall be provided for each vehicle, and central loudspeakers are prohibited.

   (7)   Each exit, aisle, and passageway shall be adequately lighted when the facility is open.

   (8)   Any accessory amusement area, kiddyland, or refreshment stand or booth shall be for patrons of the facility only.

(Bill No. 4-05)

An eating disorder treatment facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located within one half mile of a principal arterial road.

   (2)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least four acres.

   (3)   Structures shall be located at least 50 feet from the front and rear lot lines and 20 feet from the side lot lines.

   (4)   The facility may not have more than 100 eating disorder treatment units.

   (5)   Maximum coverage by structures and parking may not exceed 60% of the gross area of the lot.

   (6)   No off-site parking on public streets shall be permitted.

   (7)   The floor area of each eating disorder treatment unit shall be limited to not more than 1,000 square feet.

   (8)   Any source of potential nuisance, including a laundry operation, power plant, restaurant, cafeteria, kitchen, unloading area for supplies and food, garbage loading area, or incinerator shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential property from the effects of noise, light, hazards, and other offensive conditions.

(Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 72-24)

A farm or agricultural heritage site special event, 16 to 30 annual events, shall comply with the following requirements.

   (1)   The minimum lot size is 10 acres.

   (2)   Onsite circulation and parking areas shall be designed to minimize vehicular and pedestrian conflicts.

   (3)   Any outdoor assembly areas shall be located and designed to shield surrounding residential properties from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions and shall be screened from adjacent residential properties.

   (4)   Maximum capacity may not exceed 200 attendees.

   (5)   No more than 30 farm or agricultural heritage site special events may be held on the same property within a 12-month period.

   (6)   Operation hours shall be restricted to between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

   (7)   Each farm or agricultural heritage site special event shall be no longer than one day.

   (8)   Special event activities shall occur outdoors, unless the use of any structures or tents is in accordance with the Building Code.

   (9)   A farm or agricultural heritage site special event shall be accessory and not the principal use on the farm or agricultural heritage site.

   (10)   The owner has owned the property for the immediately preceding two years and has been engaged in active farming for the immediately preceding two years.

   (11)   For property in the critical area, provisions of this Code relating to lot coverage and limits on clearing apply, and include access, parking regardless of surface, temporary structures, temporary tents, and temporary pavement surfaces.

   (12)   For property in the critical area, no new lot coverage, including for access or parking, may be added in the buffer to accommodate the event.

(Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 57-24; Bill No. 72-24)

A facility for fertilizer manufacturing shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres.

   (2)   Each use except parking shall be located at least 300 feet from a freeway and 1,000 feet from any residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

A renaissance festival shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 150 acres.

   (2)   Access shall be provided directly from an arterial road.

   (3)   The Administrative Hearing Officer shall limit the duration of the use to a maximum number of days per year.

   (4)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

A heliport shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   Land areas to be used by helicopters shall have a dustproof surface.

   (2)   The housing and repair of helicopters and all structures or facilities used to house and repair helicopters shall be located at least 50 feet from all lot lines and 200 feet from any dwelling or public or private institution.

   (3)   Parking is not allowed within required setbacks.

   (4)   The facility shall be surrounded by fencing at least six feet high with gates to limit access to the area.

   (5)   The day-night noise level at the lot lines may not exceed 75 Ldn in an industrial district or a C4 district, or 65 Ldn in any other district.

   (6)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

A hotel or motel shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be accessory to a marina and located on a lot of at least two acres.

   (2)   The lot shall have at least 200 feet of shoreline.

   (3)   An accessory structure shall be located at least 50 feet from the rear or side lot lines.

   (4)   The principal vehicular access shall be located on an arterial or collector road.

   (5)   Transient boat slips shall be provided at a rate of one slip for every 10 rooms in the facility.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

A commercial kennel shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least three acres.

   (2)   Buildings, enclosures, and runs for the housing or shelter of animals shall be located at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property, and no animal may be housed within this setback.

   (3)   The use may not be noxious, offensive, or otherwise objectionable to surrounding residential uses.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

Rubble landfills and land-clearing debris landfills shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   All vehicular access to the site shall be provided from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (3)   The facility shall reclaim all or part of a clay and borrow pit or sand and gravel operation.

   (4)   All significant archaeological sites shall be identified and preserved under the supervision of the Office of Planning and Zoning.

   (5)   The active operation shall be surrounded by fencing that contains all windblown litter, is at least six feet in height, and is secured by a gate to prevent unauthorized entry.

   (6)   The facility shall recycle the rubble or land-clearing debris so that no less than 30% of the total amount of material received in any 12-month period is recycled.

   (7)   Space shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (8)   Except in a W3 district, hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

   (10)   The sound level at any lot line may not exceed an average of 55 dBA or a peak of 60 dBA.

   (11)   The facility shall maintain a 100-foot buffer between the active operation and existing streams and wetlands.

   (12)   The height of the landfill may not exceed 30 feet above the natural grade of the surrounding land, and the finished slope shall be four to one or less.

   (13)   The facility shall be operated in a way that manages odor, and excessive odor may not be detectable within 100 feet from any property line.

   (14)   The facility shall maintain records onsite specifying the date, type, and amount of material received, its place of origin (Anne Arundel County or out-of-County), and the amount of material recycled in accordance with subsection (6), such records to be available for inspection by the County.

   (15)   Semiannual reports detailing the information contained in the records kept under subsection (14) shall be completed on a form provided by and submitted to the Department of Inspections and Permits.

   (16)   A permanent legible sign approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning measuring at least four by eight feet and indicating that the property has been approved for a rubble landfill shall be posted and maintained along each abutting road and at each entrance to the facility.

   (17)   County inspectors shall be allowed entry onto the site during normal business hours to ensure compliance with the terms of any special exception and the requirements of this section.

   (18)   The site shall be cleaned of litter and scattered refuse daily.

   (19)   The facility shall conform to the current Solid Waste Management Plan adopted by the County, including any amendments or revisions to the Plan.

   (20)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

   (21)   Combustion ash, including bottom ash and fly ash, may not be used as cover material or for any other fill.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 64-07; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

Landscaping and tree contracting facilities shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)    The facility shall be located on a lot of at least two acres.

   (2)   All vehicular access to the site shall be directly from a collector or higher classification road.

   (3)   Buildings and outdoor areas to be used for parking, loading or storage of vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies shall be delineated on a site development plan and located at least 50 feet from all property lines and public roads, and maximum coverage for outdoor storage may not exceed 20% of the total lot area.

   (4)   The location and design of the operation shall be such that the use will not be a nuisance to neighboring properties due to noise, dust, and fumes.

   (5)   Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

   (6)   Accessory outdoor storage and parking areas shall be screened from neighboring properties in accordance with the Landscape Manual.

   (7)   Minor repairs to vehicles or equipment are permitted, provided such activities take place inside a building. Body work, engine rebuilding, engine reconditioning, painting, and similar activities are not permitted.

(Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 72-24)

Landscaping and tree contracting with accessory recycling of logs into firewood shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least five acres.

   (2)   Buildings and outdoor areas to be used for parking, loading or storage of vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies related to landscaping and tree contracting shall be delineated on a site development plan and located at least 50 feet from all lot lines and public roads.

   (3)   The processing areas, parking and loading areas, and areas for storage of mechanical equipment related to the recycling of logs into firewood shall be delineated on a site development plan and located at least 200 feet from lot lines.

   (4)   Firewood shall be stored in windrows not more than 10 feet high and 20 feet wide, in static piles not more than 20 feet high, or in bulk storage bags and shall be located at least 50 feet from lot lines.

   (5)   Outdoor storage, including storage of unprocessed logs and processed firewood, may not occupy more than 20% of the total lot area, not to exceed five acres.

   (6)   Hours of operation for the recycling of logs into firewood shall be limited to either 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any one day, Monday through Friday.

   (7)   The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed property line may not exceed an average of 55 dba and a peak of 60 dba based on readings taken during operations.

   (8)   The storage and processing of logs that are not incidental to the landscaping and tree contracting business is prohibited.

   (9)   The facility shall meet the requirements of § 18-11-131(2), (4), (5), (6), and (7).

(Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 72-24)

A mobile home park shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The park shall be located on a site of at least 10 acres.

   (2)   The site shall be served by public water and sewer or be scheduled for sewer service within the 10-year water and wastewater master plan.

   (3)   Each mobile home shall be located on a site of at least 4,000 square feet with a minimum width of 40 feet and be located at least 10 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   Density may not exceed that which is allowed in the district in which the park is located, except that the density may not in any event exceed seven mobile homes per acre.

   (5)   At least 15% of the total area of the park shall be devoted to open area.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

Natural wood waste recycling facilities shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least five acres.

   (2)   All vehicular access to the site shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (3)   Composting shall be on an impervious surface.

   (4)   Storage of compost shall be on a surface that is adequately drained or under cover.

   (5)   Processing and loading areas and all areas for storage of material shall be surrounded by fencing that contains all windblown litter, is at least six feet in height, and is secured by a gate to prevent unauthorized entry.

   (6)   The processing areas, parking and loading areas, and areas for storage of mechanical equipment shall be located at least 300 feet from any residentially zoned or residentially developed property.

   (7)   Processed natural wood waste shall be stored in windrows not more than 10 feet high and 20 feet wide or static piles not more than 20 feet high.

   (8)   Unprocessed natural wood waste stockpiled onsite may not occupy more than 25% of the site.

   (9)   Space on the site shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (10)   Except in a W3 district, hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

   (11)   The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed lot line may not exceed an average of 55 dBA or a peak of 60 dBA.

   (12)   The facility shall maintain a 100-foot buffer between parking, loading, storage, processing, and building areas and existing streams and wetlands.

   (13)   Material processed onsite and transported offsite as recycled material may be no less than 70% of the total amount of material received in any 12-month period.

   (14)   The facility shall be operated in a way that manages odor, and excessive odor may not be detectable within 100 feet from the lot line.

   (15)   The facility shall maintain onsite records specifying the date, type, and amount of material received, its place of origin (Anne Arundel County or out-of-County), and the amount of material transported offsite in accordance with subsection (13), such records to be available for inspection by the County.

   (16)   Semiannual reports detailing the information contained in the reports kept under subsection (15) shall be completed on a form provided by and submitted to the Department of Inspections and Permits.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 77-23; Bill No. 63-24; Bill No. 72-24)

A nursing home shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   In an RLD district, the facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres. In other districts, the facility shall be located on a lot of at least five acres plus one acre for each group of 25 beds, or fraction of 25 beds, in excess of 100.

   (2)   All structures shall be located at least 100 feet from all lot lines in RLD districts and 50 feet from all lot lines in other districts.

   (3)   A structure used in whole or part for contagious, mental, or drug or alcohol addiction cases shall be located at least 200 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   Any source of potential nuisance, including a laundry operation, power plant, restaurant, cafeteria, kitchen, ambulance or emergency patient entrance, unloading area for supplies and food, garbage loading area, incinerator, and animal laboratory, shall be located at least 200 feet from any residentially zoned property and at least 50 feet from any road intersection.

   (5)   Each access drive shall be located at least 40 feet from any residentially zoned property.

   (6)   The facility may exceed the height limitation allowed in the zoning district in which it is located if all setback requirements are increased by one foot for each foot of excess height.

   (7)   In an RLD district, structures and onsite parking may cover no more than 30% of the lot.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

An ore storage facility may not be located within 300 feet of a freeway or a residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A pawnshop shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The use shall be located at least 1,000 feet from the nearest lot line of any school, library, park, religious facility, or video lottery facility.

   (2)   The facility’s customer entrance and any onsite parking areas shall be located at least 100 feet from any residential structure.

   (3)   Hours of operation shall be established by the Administrative Hearing Officer as part of the special exception approval.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 82-09; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 52-20; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A facility for the storage of petroleum products for retail sale shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least one-half acre.

   (2)   The product shall be stored in the same form as received and may not be altered, except that two or more products may be blended.

   (3)   Maximum storage of product, whether above or below ground, may not exceed 250,000 gallons for the first one-half acre. Above-ground storage may be increased by an additional 125,000 gallons for each additional one-half acre. In any event, no more than 1,000,000 gallons may be stored on the lot and no single tank may exceed a capacity of 250,000 gallons.

   (4)   Each storage tank shall be located at least 50 feet from all lot lines, at least 200 feet from abutting residentially zoned property, and at least 200 feet from an existing dwelling.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A facility for the storage of petroleum products in excess of 1,000,000 gallons for use by a W3 district use or a public utility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The product shall be sold in the same form as received and may not be altered, except that two or more products may be blended.

   (2)   The facility shall be located on a lot or contiguous lots that total at least 15 acres.

   (3)   All vehicular access to the site shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (4)   Each storage tank shall be located at least 2,000 feet from any residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A community pier or launching ramp shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 30,000 square feet that is owned by a homeowner’s association or controlled by an assisted living facility.

   (2)   Adverse effects on water quality and fish, plant, and wildlife habitat shall be minimized.

   (3)   Nonwater-dependent structures or operations associated with water-dependent projects or activities shall be located outside the buffer to the extent possible.

   (4)   Disturbance to the buffer shall be the minimum necessary to provide a single point of access to the facility.

   (5)   Food, fuel, or other goods and services may not be offered for sale, and adequate and clean sanitary facilities shall be provided.

   (6)   Boarding ladders shall be located along the sides of a pier and along each bulkhead where the water depth at the bulkhead exceeds four feet in depth at mean high water. Ladders along piers shall be 100 feet apart on each side of the pier and staggered so that the ladders alternate sides every 50 feet. Ladders along bulkheads shall be placed no more than 50 feet apart.

   (7)   United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices shall be located along each pier or bulkhead at intervals not exceeding 100 feet.

   (8)   When a community pier with slips is provided as part of a new residential riparian subdivision, private piers in the subdivision are prohibited.

   (9)   The number of slips allowed with a community pier shall be the lesser of the following:

      (i)   one slip for each 50 feet of shoreline in a subdivision or assisted living facility located in an intense or limited development area, and one slip for each 300 feet of shoreline in a subdivision located in a resource conservation area; or

      (ii)   a density of slips to platted lots or dwellings in the critical area in accordance with the following chart:

 

 

   (10)   In the event the parcel or lot has riparian rights and the proposed development is located on a portion of the parcel or lot that is out of the critical area, these rights may be utilized in accordance with permitted use criteria established for the critical area classification through the use of a community facility established in accordance with § 18-10-149, based on the actual length of shoreline or potential density that would have been permitted within the critical area portion of the parcel or lot.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 69-07; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 93-12; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24; Bill No. 16-25; Bill No. 63-25)

The requirements for a planned unit development are located in Title 12.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A plasma center shall comply with all the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility may not be located within 1,000 feet of a dwelling or school, or within one mile of another State-licensed medical clinic, a plasma center, a licensed dispensary of cannabis, or a transitional housing facility.

   (2)   The facility shall conspicuously post “no loitering” signs in all parking and sidewalk areas.

(Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A public utility use shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The architectural scale, design, and landscaping treatment of the use shall be compatible with other development in the area and shall be fully or partially enclosed as may be necessary to provide compatibility.

   (2)   The use shall be necessary for public convenience at the designated location.

   (3)   Utility corridors shall be used to the extent practical.

   (4)   The alignment shall follow the topography to minimize any effects to the terrain.

   (5)   There shall be selective vegetative clearance for the right-of-way for soil erosion control.

   (6)   Structures, such as antennas and lightning masts, may exceed the maximum height limitations of the zoning district in which the use is located if the excess height is the minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the structure and minimum setbacks are increased by one foot for each excess foot in height.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A race track for horses shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 100 acres.

   (2)   Vehicular access shall be located on an arterial or collector road within one-quarter mile of a freeway or principal arterial road and may not be located on a freeway or a local road.

   (3)   Each vehicular entrance and exit shall be located at least 50 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   The facility may not draw traffic through local roads in surrounding residential areas.

   (5)   Parking and principal uses, including the grandstand, clubhouse, and the track, shall be located at least 60 feet from all lot lines.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A race track for a use other than horses shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 100 acres for automobile, stock car, or drag racing, at least 50 acres for miniature race car racing, and at least five acres for go-cart racing.

   (2)   Vehicular access shall be located on an arterial or a collector road within one-quarter mile of a freeway or principal arterial road and may not be located on a freeway or a local road.

   (3)   The facility may not draw vehicular traffic through local roads in surrounding residential areas.

   (4)   Each use shall be located at least 200 feet from any residentially zoned property.

   (5)   Racing of automobiles is prohibited within one mile of a residentially zoned property.

   (6)   Adequate onsite reservoir space at the vehicular entrance and sufficient vehicular entrances and exits shall be provided to prevent traffic congestion.

   (7)   Separate vehicular entrances and exits shall be provided at least 100 feet apart and at least 50 feet from any street intersection.

   (8)   Each structure shall be located at least 100 feet from all lot lines.

   (9)   Parking may not be located in a required setback and shall be located at least 500 feet from any lot line for automobile, stock car, drag, or miniature car racing and 100 feet from any lot line for go-cart racing.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A testing tower for a radio, television, or industrial testing towers facility shall be set back from any road right-of-way by no less than the height of the tower.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A recyclables recovery facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   Vehicular access shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (2)   Collection, separation, and processing of recyclables shall be done within a structure at the facility.

   (3)   Space on the site shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (4)   The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed property line may not exceed an average of 55 dBA and a peak of 60 dBA.

   (5)   The facility shall maintain onsite records specifying the date, type, and amount of material received, its place of origin (Anne Arundel County or out-of-County), and the amount of material transported offsite, such records to be available for inspection by the County.

   (6)   Semiannual reports detailing the information contained in the records kept under subsection (6) shall be completed on a form provided by and to be submitted to the Department of Inspections and Permits.

   (7)   The site shall be cleaned of litter and scattered refuse daily.

   (8)   The crushing and recycling of concrete is prohibited in W2 districts.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A religious facility with 300 or more onsite parking spaces shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   No more than 25% of the lot may be covered by structures, including accessory structures, and onsite parking.

   (2)   Each structure shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line.

   (3)   Activities shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential property from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions.

   (4)   Vehicular access shall be located on an arterial road or higher classification.

   (5)   Sufficient access to the use shall be provided and the facility may not draw vehicular traffic through local roads in surrounding residential areas.

   (6)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A rendering plant shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least four acres.

   (2)   Each use except parking shall be located at least 300 feet from a freeway and 1,000 feet from any residentially zoned property.

   (3)   All vehicular access to the site shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway, or local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (4)   The facility shall be operated in a way that manages the odor, and excessive odor may not be detectable within 100 feet from any lot line.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

An indoor rifle, pistol, skeet, and archery range shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least one acre.

   (2)   The facility may not draw vehicular traffic to or through local roads in surrounding residential areas.

   (3)   The facility may not be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned property.

   (4)   Vehicular access to the facility shall be at least 50 feet from any road intersection.

   (5)   The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 82-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

An outdoor rifle, pistol, skeet, and archery range shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   For each rifle or pistol range:

      (i)   the area between the firing point and target pit shall be baffled overhead and either baffled or fenced on each side to prevent a fired projectile from escaping the range area;

      (ii)   each backstop shall be constructed of dirt and surfaced with at least three feet of debris-free dirt;

      (iii)   the backstop shall be of a height so that a bullet fired from the lowest firing position cannot escape between the last baffle and the backstop; and

      (iv)   the passageway from the firing line to each target pit shall be completely enclosed or consist of a trench of sufficient depth to shield a user from exposure to a bullet.

   (2)   For a skeet or archery range, the area between the stake and target shall be baffled or fenced on each side to prevent the projectile from escaping the range area.

   (3)   The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

   (4)   Written approval from the Police Department shall be obtained.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A rubble processing facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 10 acres.

   (2)   All vehicular access to the site shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (3)   Unloading and processing of rubble shall be done within a building at the facility.

   (4)   The active operation shall be surrounded by fencing that contains all windblown litter, is at least six feet in height, and is secured by a gate to prevent unauthorized entry.

   (5)   The facility shall recycle the rubble so that no less than 30% of the total amount of material received in any 12-month period is recycled.

   (6)   Space shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (7)   The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed property line may not exceed an average of 55 dBA and a peak of 60 dBA.

   (8)   Rubble processed onsite and transported offsite shall be no less than 70% of the total amount of material received in any 12-month period.

   (9)   The facility shall maintain records onsite specifying the date, type, and amount of material received and its place of origin (Anne Arundel County or out-of-County), the amount of material recycled in accordance with subsection (5), and the amount of material transported offsite in accordance with subsection (8), such records to be available for inspection by the County.

   (10)   Semiannual reports detailing the information contained in the records kept under subsection (9) shall be completed on a form provided by and submitted to the Department of Inspections and Permits.

   (11)   The site shall be cleaned of litter and scattered refuse daily.

   (12)   The facility shall conform to the current Solid Waste Management Plan adopted by the County, including any amendments or revisions to the Plan.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A private academic school or a public charter school with 125 or more onsite parking spaces shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least three acres.

   (2)   No more than 25% of the lot may be covered by onsite parking and structures, including accessory structures.

   (3)   Each structure shall be located at least 100 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   Vehicular access to the property shall be located on an arterial road or a road of a higher classification.

   (5)   Sufficient access to the use shall be provided to avoid congestion of roads in adjacent residential areas.

   (6)   Activities shall be located in a manner to shield surrounding residential properties from the effects of noise, hazards, or other offensive conditions.

   (7)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 54-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A self-service storage facility shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least two acres.

   (2)   Storage and a residence for a caretaker or resident manager shall be the only activities conducted at the facility.

   (3)   Access shall be provided as follows:

      (i)   Each one-way interior driveway shall have a travel lane at least 15 feet wide.

      (ii)   Each two-way interior driveway shall have two travel lanes, each at least 12 feet wide.

      (iii)   Traffic direction and parking shall be designated by directional signs or pavement painting.

   (4)   Outside storage is not permitted.

   (5)   In a C2 district, a self-service storage facility shall be within an enclosed controlled central structure with no external access to individual storage units.

(Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

   (a)   Requirements. A small wind energy system or meteorological tower shall comply with all of the following requirements.

      (1)   The small wind energy system or meteorological tower shall be located on a lot less than three acres.

      (2)   The wind turbine or meteorological tower shall be located at a distance of at least 1.1 times the height of the tower from any property line, non-participating structure, public road or right-of-way, or communication lines or structures, and provide for a minimum setback of 20 feet from any lot line for guy cables or tower supports.

      (3)   Roof-mounted turbines are permitted. All components of a roof-mounted turbine shall meet required setbacks for the principal structure. Roof-mounted turbines may not be mounted on an attached or multi-family dwelling.

      (4)   The height of a wind turbine or meteorological tower may not exceed a height of 120 feet. The height of a roof-mounted turbine may not project more than 35 feet from the roof surface. Total height

for a small wind energy system mounted on a wind tower is the vertical distance from the ground level to the tip of a wind generator blade when the tip is at its highest point. For a small wind energy system mounted on a building, total height is the vertical distance from the top of the roof or parapet, to the tip of a wind generator blade when the tip is at its highest point.

      (5)   The wind turbine shall have a minimum blade ground clearance of 15 feet.

      (6)   The tower shall be designed and installed so as to not allow step bolts or ladder accessibility for a minimum height of 12 feet.

      (7)   The wind turbine or meteorological tower and its mounting structure shall be painted a non-reflective, non-obtrusive color that conforms to the environment and architecture of the community.

      (8)   The wind turbine or meteorological tower shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the Federal Aviation Administration.

      (9)   The small wind energy system or meteorological tower shall comply with all applicable construction codes and electrical codes and be installed in accordance with manufacturer plans and certifications.

      (10)   The wind turbine shall not generate noise in excess of the levels permitted for the zone under Code of Maryland Regulations 26.02.03.02B, 26.02.03.02C, and 26.02.03.02D.

      (11)   The capacity of a small wind energy system may not exceed 25 kw on a property located in an RLD, R1, R2, or R5 zone and 100 kw in all other zones. Energy produced by the small wind energy system shall be for the sole use of the property owner, however, energy output from the system may be delivered to a power grid to offset the cost of energy on site.

      (12)   Wind turbines must be approved under a small wind certification program recognized by the Maryland Energy Administration.

      (13)   All signs are prohibited except for manufacturer or installer identification signs and warning signs or placards.

      (14)   Meteorological towers shall be permitted under the conditions of this section for a period not to exceed one year.

      (15)   A property owner may apply for special exceptions for a temporary meteorological tower and a small wind energy system in the same application; however, the Administrative Hearing Officer may decide on each request in the application individually and impose conditions deemed appropriate for each use. If an applicant is granted a special exception for a meteorological tower but denied a special exception for a small wind energy system, the applicant shall be permitted to re-apply for a special exception within 12 months of the date of denial of the small wind energy system provided the application includes six months of meteorological data gathered from the applicants meteorological tower.

      (16)   The small wind energy system or meteorological tower may not adversely effect an historic site, archaeological resource, or cemetery listed on the County inventory. The placement of a wind turbine within sight of an historic resource listed on the inventory shall mitigate any adverse visual impact of the turbine in a manner determined by the Office of Planning and Zoning. If a wind turbine is to be attached to the roof of an historic structure listed on the inventory, the method of attachment must be approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning. Approval of a rooftop wind turbine shall require installation on a secondary facade, minimal impact to historic materials, and be a reversible modification. Wind turbines may not be mounted on rooftops of highly significant properties, including those listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

      (17)   A small wind energy system or meteorological tower located within the BWI Marshall Airport four-mile district shall comply with all height and permitting requirements of the Maryland Aviation Administration.

   (b)   Removal of defective system. Any small wind energy system or meteorological tower that is cited by administrative order of the Department of Inspections and Permits shall be repaired by the property owner to meet federal, State and local code requirements, or be removed, within six months of the date of the administrative order. If the property owner fails to repair or remove the system as required and the system remains non-operational for more than six months, the County may pursue an action for rescission of the special exception use under this article and removal of the system at the property owner's expense.

   (c)   Variances. A variance may not be granted for the requirements specified in subsection (a).

(Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A solar energy generating facility – community shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The area to be used for the solar facility may not exceed 25% of the net area of the site, or 20 acres, whichever is less.

   (2)   No development on the site may be located in environmentally sensitive areas or habitat for forest interior dwelling species.

   (3)   The developer shall comply with the County Landscape Manual, and the solar facility, including all equipment and solar panels, shall be enclosed by a fence no less than seven feet in height. In the event of a conflict between the Landscape Manual and § 17-6-504 of the Code, the provisions of § 17-6-504 of the Code shall control.

   (4)   Any solar facility where the fenced area would exceed 15 acres shall provide a wildlife corridor conforming with the provisions of the current Anne Arundel County Green Infrastructure Master Plan.

   (5)   The developer of a solar facility located on a scenic or historic road shall provide a viewshed analysis. The solar facility may not have an adverse impact on the scenic or historic viewshed. In this subsection, “adverse impact” means any development that would directly or indirectly alter the road’s environmental or historic setting, its visual and physical characteristics, or would diminish the integrity of the scenic or historic road.

   (6)   The developer of the solar facility shall avoid disturbing prime farmland, as defined in 7 CFR 657, and shall provide an analysis to demonstrate how the developer is avoiding disturbance of prime farmland.

   (7)   The developer shall comply with the provisions of the County Forest Conservation Act, Article 17, Title 6, Subtitle 3 of this Code, regardless of any State waiver or reduction of State forest conservation requirements for solar energy systems. Mitigation for tree removal shall be at the ratio of 3-to-1.

   (8)   (i)   A solar facility may not be located within an agricultural preservation area, a priority preservation area, or a rural legacy area, or, except as provided in subparagraph (ii), if the facility is located in a rural agricultural zoning district, within 10 miles of another solar energy generating facility – community or solar energy generating facility – utility scale.

      (ii)   The prohibition on locating a solar energy generating facility within 10 miles of another solar energy generating facility does not apply to a solar energy generating facility that is a roof- top mounted only facility.

   (9)   A solar facility may not be located on any portion of a site encumbered with a conservation, historic preservation, or agricultural easement.

   (10)   A solar facility may not be located on or within the viewshed of a property listed on the County Inventory of Historic Resources.

   (11)   Except as required for safety or by applicable Federal, State, or local authority, no visible light shall emanate from the solar facility from dusk to dawn.

   (12)   Lot coverage may not exceed 80% of the area allowed under subsection (1). Lot coverage shall be calculated as the total surface area of all solar panels plus all impervious horizontal surfaces of any supporting or associated equipment, including support structures. Surface area of a solar panel shall be calculated based on the drip line around the perimeter of a panel at minimum tilt. Impervious surface shall be calculated as the area of the foundation or base of any component of the solar facility, including individual solar panels.

   (13)   A decommissioning plan shall be submitted to the Office of Planning and Zoning for approval. The plan shall include a requirement for a grading permit or standard grading plan and that all on-site equipment associated with the solar facility shall be removed within 12 months of cessation of operations. Decommissioning security in accordance with § 17-6-702 of this Code and equal to 125% of the decommissioning costs shall be posted prior to commencement of the use.

   (14)   The County shall review the amount of the security every five years and may require additional security or reduce the amount of the posted security if it determines, at its sole discretion, that the posted security no longer equals 125 % of the decommissioning costs.

   (15)   A solar facility is presumed to cease operations if no power is generated by the system for a period of 12 consecutive months. The owner of the solar facility shall have 12 months after cessation of operations to dismantle and remove the solar facility. If the owner fails to dismantle or remove the solar facility as required, the County may complete the removal at the owner’s expense, and shall retain all or any part of the decommissioning security which shall become the property of the County. Any additional expense incurred by the County, or any expenses incurred for the removal of a rooftop-mounted solar facility, shall be collected pursuant to § 1-8-101 of the Code.

   (16)   Facilities proposed for location on sanitary landfills or reclamation areas are exempt from the requirements of subsections (1), (2), (6), (8), and (12).

   (17)   Facilities proposed for location on properties owned or leased by the County are exempt from the requirements of subsections (1) and (12).

   (18)   Rooftop-mounted only facilities are not subject to the requirements of subsections (3), (7), (12), (13), and (14).

   (19)   A variance may not be granted for the requirements specified in this section.

   (20)   A special exception is not required for a facility that requires a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the State Public Service Commission, but the conditions in this section may be the basis of any recommendation to the Public Service Commission in accordance with § 7-207 of the Public Utilities Article of the State Code.

(Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 8-22; Bill No. 53-23; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A solar energy generating facility – utility scale shall comply with the requirements of § 18-11-156 for a solar energy generating facility – community, except for subsection (1), and the following requirements:

   (1)   The area used for the facility may not exceed 25% of the net area of the site.

   (2)   A variance may not be granted for the requirements specified in this section.

(Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 53-23; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A solid waste transfer station shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least eight acres.

   (2)   All vehicular access to the site shall be from a collector road, an arterial road, a freeway or a local road that serves only industrially zoned or commercially zoned property between the facility entrance and the first intersecting collector road, arterial road, or freeway in all directions.

   (3)   Collection, storage, and stockpiling of solid waste shall be done within a building at the facility.

   (4)   The active operation shall be surrounded by fencing that contains all windblown litter, is at least six feet in height, and is secured by a gate to prevent unauthorized entry.

   (5)   Space shall be adequate so that trucks using the facility are not stopped or parked on a road right-of-way.

   (6)   Except in a W3 district, hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

   (7)   The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed property line does not exceed an average of 55 dBA and a peak of 60 dBA.

   (8)   The facility shall transfer 100% of the total amount of solid waste received in any 12-month period.

   (9)   The facility shall be operated in a way that manages odor, and excessive odor may not be detectable within 100 feet from any lot line.

   (10)   The facility shall maintain records onsite specifying the date, type, and amount of material received, its place of origin (Anne Arundel County or out-of-County), and the amount of material transported offsite in accordance with subsection (8), such records to be available for inspection by the County.

   (11)   Semiannual reports detailing the information contained in the records kept under subsection (10) shall be completed on a form provided by and submitted to the Department of Inspections and Permits.

   (12)   The site shall be cleaned of litter and scattered refuse daily.

   (13)   The facility shall conform to the current Solid Waste Management Plan adopted by the County, including any amendments or revisions to the Plan.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A commercial stadium shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 50 acres.

   (2)   The principal vehicular access for the facility shall be located on an arterial or collector road within one-quarter mile of a freeway or arterial road and may not be located on a freeway or local road.

   (3)   The facility may not draw vehicular traffic through local roads in surrounding residential areas.

   (4)   The facility shall be located at least 200 feet from any residentially zoned property.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A facility for bulk storage for agricultural products shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be restricted to the storage, dispensing, and mixing of products received at the site and may not include processing of a commercial nature.

   (2)   The facility shall have frontage on or private access to a principal arterial road.

   (3)   A structure for storage purposes shall be located at least 200 feet from any residential structure and 100 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   The height of a grain elevator or silo-type structure may not exceed a maximum height of 150 feet and the height may not exceed the setback from the closest lot line.

   (5)   A facility located in an RA district shall be located on a road other than a scenic or historic rural road.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 4-06; Bill No. 21-06; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A covered facility for the wet storage of seaworthy watercraft shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be designed to be compatible with existing adjacent land uses and existing adjacent zoning districts.

   (2)   The design of the facility shall afford minimal detrimental impact on adjacent residential areas with respect to structure location and height, access, lighting, signs, landscaping, location of water facilities, location of storage areas, and noise.

   (3)   The facility shall be located at least 25 feet from any side lot line.

   (4)   The Office of Planning and Zoning shall designate the location of the facility in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 18-2-403.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A covered facility for the dry storage of seaworthy watercraft shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The combined base area of all covered dry storage structures may not exceed:

      (i)   10,000 square feet for a one-acre lot;

      (ii)   for a lot larger than one acre, 10,000 square feet plus 1,000 square feet for each acre by which the lot exceeds one acre; and

   (2)   The facility shall be located at least 25 feet from each side lot line.

   (3)   The Office of Planning and Zoning shall designate the location of the facility in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 18-2-403.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

Permanent structures accessory to active recreational uses shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   No more than 25 % of the forested area on a lot may be cleared for the uses.

   (2)   The site shall be reforested at a ratio of one and one-half acres planted for every acre cleared.

   (3)   The uses shall be set back at least 150 feet from any dwelling and 100 feet from all lot lines.

   (4)   The uses shall be set back at least 200 feet from any stream, river, or waterway.

   (5)   The uses shall be subject to an approved soil conservation and water quality plan.

   (6)   Outdoor light fixtures, other than those required for safety purposes, may not be on after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

   (7)   Outdoor lighting shall have minimal offsite impact by way of the distance of the fixtures from roads or neighboring properties, or additional shielding or other features.

   (8)   Vehicular access to the property shall be located on a collector road or a road of a higher classification.

(Bill No. 15-12; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

A multilevel watercraft storage rack structure shall comply with all of the following requirements.

   (1)   The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 1.5 acres above mean high water.

   (2)   The height of the structure may not exceed the maximum height allowed in the district in which it is located.

   (3)   The facility shall be designed to be compatible with existing adjacent land uses and existing adjacent zoning districts.

   (4)   The design of the facility shall have minimal detrimental impact on adjacent residential areas with respect to structure location and height, access, lighting, signs, landscaping, location of water facilities, location of storage areas, and noise.

   (5)   A facility shall be set back at least 25 feet from each side lot line.

   (6)   The coverage of the facility may not exceed the combined total floor area of all covered dry storage structures.

   (7)   The Office of Planning and Zoning shall designate the location of the facility in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 18-2-403.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 15-12; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)

The trailer or truck storage areas at a truck and trailer rental facility in conjunction with automobile gasoline stations shall be graded and drained to prevent surface water accumulation and shall be paved with a durable and dustproof surface.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 39-10; Bill No. 73-11; Bill No. 15-12; Bill No. 21-15; Bill No. 96-15; Bill No. 96-16; Bill No. 74-18; Bill No. 89-18; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 69-20; Bill No. 21-21; Bill No. 56-23; Bill No. 72-24)