Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- residential or planned development districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
- Applies within
- 100 ft
- Geographic extent
- Gas station driveways and access points must be at least 100 feet from any residential or planned development districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. or residence.
Extracted standards
16 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Gas canopy compatibility
Gas canopy shall be compatible with the principal use with regard to design, material, and architectural style.
- Curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction
In cases where there is no existing curb, gutter, or sidewalk along the street or streets from which the gas station shall take access, the developer shall, at his own expense, construct the necessary curb, gutter, and sidewalk according to the specifications of the city.
- Grease and oil separator
An appropriately sized and designed in-ground grease and oil separator device shall be installed on-site and properly maintained to prevent grease and oil entry into the wastewater system.
Lighting
- Under-canopy lighting recessed flat lens
Under-canopy lighting shall consist of recessed, flat lens fixtures.
Noise
- Outdoor speakers not audible beyond property lines
Outdoor speakers shall not be audible beyond the property lines.
Other
- Corner lot driveway setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from corner property lines25 ft
On all corner lots, all driveways, access points, and curb openings shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the corner property lines.
- Screening fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. along residential6 ft
A six feet solid fence, wall, or landscaping shall be provided along property lines adjoining any residentially zoned district or lot containing a dwelling unit.
- Fuel pump island setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line15 ft
All fuel pump islands, compressed air connections, and similar equipment shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any property line.
- Limited fuel oil or bottled gas sales as accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office.
Sales of limited fuel oil or bottled gas is permitted as an accessory use.
- Maximum driveway width at property line50 ft
No driveway or access point shall exceed 50 feet in width at the property line.
- Minimum distance between driveways25 ft
There shall be a minimum distance between driveways of 25 feet unless such driveways are less than five feet apart.
- Minimum distance from residential/planned development100 ft
All gas station driveways and access points shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any residential or planned development district or residence.
- Minimum driveway distance from property line12 ft
No driveway or access point shall be located within 12 feet of a property line.
- No storage of automobiles, trailers, etc.
There shall be no storage of automobiles, trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, or similar equipment.
- Removal of fuel dispensers after cessation
Fuel dispensers, pump islands, overhead canopy, and air and water dispensers shall be removed upon cessation of the use for a period of more than one year.
- Traffic analysis may be required
The administrator may require a traffic analysis to be provided by the applicant.
From the ordinance
All gas station driveways and access points shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any residential or planned development district or residence. ... All fuel pump islands, compressed air connections, and similar equipment shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any property line.