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Lafayette City Zoning Code

§ 13-14.1

Motor Vehicle Fueling Stations.

[Ord. No. 2012-06 § 13-14.1; Ord. No. 2018-16 § 1]
Motor vehicle fueling stations existing as of the effective date of this subsection are permitted as prior nonconforming uses. Motor vehicle fueling stations are regulated as follows:
a. 
Modifications. No deviation from the approved site plan which first permitted the construction of a fueling station or combined fueling station with a retail store convenience is permitted without returning before the Land Use Board for site plan approval to make changes and must comply with the design standards of the Gateway Plan where appropriate.
b. 
Paving Requirements. The area of all driveways and other areas over which motor vehicles are intended to be driven or parked on any lot upon which is located a motor vehicle fueling station shall be paved; however, no expansion of impervious coverage is permitted without returning before the Land Use Board for site plan approval to make changes.
c. 
Repairs. Motor vehicle repairs are prohibited other than such minor items as pumping air into tires or the adding of oil to motor vehicles.
d. 
Motor Vehicle Sales. The sale and display of motor vehicles is prohibited.
e. 
Propane Tanks. Propane tanks shall be located underground for on-site use.
f. 
Signage. Motor vehicle fueling stations shall comply with the Sign Ordinance located at § 13-17, except that the petroleum price display portion of any sign related to a Motor Vehicle Fueling Station may be lit with energy efficient LED technology as per Subsection 13-17.2e provided the maximum number of grades of petroleum on the sign shall be four; and the maximum height of the pricing numbers shall be 13 inches, and shall be red, blue or green in color. The maximum brightness of such signs shall not exceed 0.2 footcandle over ambient light levels measured within 150 feet of the source. The sign brightness shall be reduced if the Board Engineer determines that the light level exceeds the levels specified, and the sign shall be programmed to dim and brighten automatically in response to changes in ambient light. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the sign, the applicant shall provide written certification from the sign manufacturer or installer that the light intensity has been preset to automatically adjust the brightness to these levels or lower. In addition, customary lettering or other insignia which are a structural part of a motor fuel pump consisting only of the brand name, lead warning sign, price indicator and other information required by law is permitted.
[Ord. No. 2018-16 § 1]
g. 
Outdoor Dining Area. Outdoor dining is only permitted where it conforms to the Outdoor Dining Ordinance located at Subsection 13-15.2.
h. 
Litter. Litter from food or other items purchased on site is not permitted and is a violation of Subsection 3-2.1 of the Lafayette General Ordinance.
i. 
Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the lighting plan approved at the time of Site Plan Approval. Any proposed change must be reviewed by the Land Use Board and conform with Gateway Plan design standards and the Lighting Ordinance located at Subsection 12-7.2a11.
j. 
Inflatables. Inflatable figures cannot be displayed as part of a promotion, advertisement or seasonal celebration.
k. 
Landscaping. The landscaping of the motor vehicle fueling station shall comply and be maintained in accordance with the plan provided by the landscape architect at the time of original site plan approval or the owner shall return before the Land Use Board to obtain approval for changes which shall conform with the Gateway Plan found at Subsection 12-8.3e if applicable.
l. 
Buffering. Buffering of all kinds required as part of site plan approval shall be maintained. If the owner wishes to deviate from the approved plan, the owner shall return before the Land Use Board with a landscaping plan that illustrates the proposed changes and conforms with § 12-8.3e4.
m. 
Propane Sales. The sale of propane is not permitted.