This chapter sets operational standards for the establishment and operation of automotive services to manage demand, access, and safety. The regulations are intended to ensure that these automotive uses will be coordinated with compatible accessory uses, will protect adjacent properties, and will promote economically viable land uses.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the establishment, relocation, structural alteration, and addition of floor space for all automotive services and fueling stations. All land uses shall comply with all state, federal, and local regulations related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

A.

Regulated Land Uses. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all of the following land uses:

1.

Automotive fueling station, including all types of traditional and alternative fueling methods;

2.

Automotive services and repair;

3.

Automotive services with washing/detailing;

4.

Fueling station, fleets.

B.

Alternative Fuels. All automotive services and fueling stations shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

C.

Re-Establishment. Existing vehicle fueling and automotive services in any Zone closed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days shall be required to apply for a CUP under this chapter to re-establish the land use.

D.

Terminology. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "automotive services" shall refer to all land uses listed in Section 20.420.020.A (Regulated Land Uses) unless otherwise specified.

E.

Prohibited Zones. All land uses identified in Section 20.420.020.A (Regulated Land Uses) shall not be permitted in any Agricultural (A), Residential (R), Open Space (O-S), Public/Institutional (P-I), Business Park (B-P), Mixed Use (MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-4), or Office Professional (O-P) Zone.

A.

Permits Requirements. A CUP shall be required for the establishment of any of the following automotive service land uses prior to operation to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements, and to minimize impacts to adjacent uses:

1.

Automotive fueling station, including all types of traditional and alternative fueling methods;

2.

Fueling station, fleets;

3.

Automotive services, washing/detailing;

4.

Automotive services, repair (if proposing new construction).

B.

DP Requirements. A DP shall be required for the establishment of any "automotive services, repair" use if proposed to locate in an existing building.

All uses regulated by this chapter shall comply with the following operation standards:

A.

Plans Required. Complete plans shall be submitted with the permit application for proposed new or remodeled automotive services, including buildings, service bays, washing facilities, pump islands, walls, setbacks, landscaping, lighting, storage and refuse areas, drainage, and curb cuts.

B.

Regulated Activities. In addition to the standards of this chapter, all primary or ancillary activities related to automotive services shall be regulated by the applicable section of Chapter 20.400 (Special Use Standards), including drive-through services (in conjunction with washing or detailing activities), equipment screening, metal buildings, outdoor storage, and vehicle storage.

C.

Enclosed Structure. All land use activities, including washing of cars, auto detailing, service and repairs, and auto parts storage or services, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building unless authorized by a CUP or DP. Stand-alone car washes shall provide a screened, view-obscuring enclosure for drying automobiles.

D.

On-Site Parking. All vehicles being repaired or waiting to be picked up by the vehicle owner shall be parked on-site and not in adjoining or adjacent streets or alleys.

E.

Refuse and Storage. In addition to Chapters 20.400 (Specific Use Standards) and 20.440 (Refuse and Recycling Facilities), the following refuse and storage standards shall apply:

1.

A refuse storage area shall be provided and enclosed with a decorative masonry wall that is compatible with the main building and provided with a solid gate.

2.

All discarded vehicle parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, dismantled, or junked vehicles, shall be removed from the premises within thirty (30) days of arrival. No outdoor storage of disassembled, junked, or salvaged vehicles shall be permitted.

3.

Damaged or wrecked vehicles shall not be stored on-site for purposes other than repair.

4.

Tires taken in on trade that have no more than salvage value shall be stored in a solid wall enclosure.

F.

Acoustic Analysis. Acoustic analysis may be required if a proposed use abuts, is adjacent to, or is across the street from a residential use or Residential (R) Zone.

G.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. All land use activities shall comply with the latest NPDES permit requirements and implementation of BMPs. All BMPs shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 14.15 of this Code.

The land use shall conform to the development standards of the applicable Zone, except as modified by Table 20.420-1 and the following:

A.

Minimum Separation. No automotive fueling station or automotive services, washing/detailing shall be permitted within five hundred (500) feet of a similar established use.

B.

Residential Adjacency. All new structures shall be oriented to face building, workstation, and service bay entrances, away from abutting residential properties and the public ROW.

1.

Refuse and recycling storage or services of any kind shall not be permitted within the setback required adjacent to any Residential (R) Zone.

2.

In any Zone, screening between automotive service uses and any Residential (R) Zone shall be consistent with Section 20.220.050.D (Residential Adjacency).

3.

The face of all screen walls facing public ROWs shall be landscaped with shrubs, trees, and/or climbing vines.

4.

Use of walls and screening techniques shall meet crime prevention standards.

C.

Architectural Compatibility. The quality of architecture and building materials of all on-site structures shall meet or exceed surrounding structures.

D.

Vehicle and Service Screening. In addition to the standards of Section 20.400.230 (Vehicle Storage), screening of overnight parking shall be made of a solid, one hundred percent (100%) view-obscuring wall.

Table 20.420-1
Automotive Services Development Standards by Land Use

PL = property line
All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Additional regulations per a CUP or DP, where applicable, may be required.
Setbacks shall be measured from the back of the right-of-way.