Emporia, Virginia · General provision

Sec. 90-408

Dimensional standards

Servicing

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.

  • 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.

  • All fuel pump islands, compressed air connections, and similar equipment shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any property line.

  • 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.
Sec. 90-408