A.

This section shall apply to car wash and detailing uses.

B.

This section does not apply to temporary not-for-profit car wash activities that occur on not more than three consecutive days at the same location.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.1)

These uses typically service motor vehicles and domestic equipment owned by residents in the surrounding neighborhoods. However, car wash and detailing uses have the potential to generate undesirable conditions for adjacent properties. Airborne mist, odors from chemicals and vehicle exhaust, and noise from vacuums, pumps, pressurized sprayers, dryers, engines and car stereos are examples of common impacts generated by these uses. The impacts can be detrimental to the quality of life for adjacent property owners. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish appropriate standards which allow for the typical range of activities, while mitigating the associated undesirable impacts.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.2)

Car wash and detailing uses shall be allowed as provided in the Matrix: Use Permissions and Parking Requirements and shall comply with the development standards of the zoning district, the general development standards, and this section.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.3)

All structures shall be at least 20 feet from all interior side and rear property lines, unless a greater setback is required by the zoning district.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.1)

Sites shall be at least 100 feet in width and 10,000 square feet in area.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.2)

Sides of car wash bays or tunnels facing a residential use or neighborhood zoning district that abuts or is across an alley from the site shall be completely enclosed by a wall. Solid windows that do not open, glass block, or other closed material may be used for the wall.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.3)

A.

Vacuum stations and related equipment shall comply with the setbacks for the principal structure.

B.

Vacuum stations and related equipment are prohibited along any side of a building facing a residential use or neighborhood zoning district that abuts or is across an alley from the site.

C.

Vacuum stations and related equipment visible from a street shall be screened with landscaping.

D.

If a variance is granted from the setbacks for vacuum stations and related equipment, a condition of the variance shall be that the overall height of the vacuum related equipment shall not exceed three feet (including any base or footer) and that the vacuum station shall be designed to resemble a typical parking space. No variance may be granted from any required greenyard.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.4)

A.

A solid six-foot high decorative masonry wall or vinyl fence shall be required along all sides of the site that abuts or is across an alley from a residential use or zoning district. There shall be no driveways or other non-gated opening in the wall or fence. Gates shall be as tall as the fence or wall.

B.

A landscaped buffer at least five feet in width shall be provided along the interior of the required masonry wall or vinyl fence.

C.

The buffer shall be landscaped according to the specifications for perimeter landscaping around a surface parking lot as set forth in the general development standards.

D.

The masonry wall or vinyl fence shall be designed to comply with the design standards set forth in the fences, walls and hedges regulations section.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.5)

Circulation and stacking areas shall be subject to review for compliance with the applicable transportation standards by the POD.

1.

Drive-lanes and parking spaces shall be clearly delineated.

2.

Vehicular stacking areas shall be designed to comply with the standards for drive-through facilities set forth in this chapter.

3.

A bypass lane shall be provided to allow vehicles a way to enter and exit the site without having to turn around on the site or travel through a car wash tunnel or bay.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.6)

No detailing or waxing (except for spray waxing) shall be conducted outside of a completely enclosed building.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.7)

All carwash bays and tunnels and all carwash equipment shall be designed to minimize the creation, and carrying off the premises, of airborne particles of water, chemicals, and dust.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.8)

No radios, stereos, or other sound amplification devices shall be played when any of the motor vehicles doors or windows are open. Sound from radios, stereos, or other sound amplification devices shall not be audible from anywhere off the site. Signs shall be conspicuously posted notifying persons of these prohibitions.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.9)

The site shall be closed between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Parking or storage of vehicles and portable equipment on the site is not permitted outside of a fully enclosed structure when the site is closed.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.050.4.10)