[Code 1975, § 13-35; Code 1992, § 18-41]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any establishment wherein the main function is washing automobiles,
either automatically or manually.
Two hundred square feet in area per space required.
[Code 1975, § 13-36; Code 1992, § 18-42]
Every application for a building permit for the alteration or
construction of an autowash establishment, as required by the building
code, shall be accompanied by a drawing, in duplicate and to a scale
of not less than one-eighth inch to a foot. Such drawing shall show
the site plan and location of the autowash establishment and its driveways
and all of its on-site facilities and equipment.
[Code 1975, § 13-37; Code 1992, § 18-43]
(a)
When an application for a building permit for an autowash establishment
is received, the Chief Inspector shall refer the required site plan
to the Traffic Study Committee for approval or disapproval prior to
issuance of the building permit. It shall be the duty and responsibility
of the Traffic Study Committee to determine whether traffic movements
of ingress and egress with respect to such autowash establishment
are likely to create or result in a hazardous traffic condition, with
respect to either pedestrian or vehicular movements along and within
the adjacent rights-of-way. No permit shall be granted for an autowash
establishment in any location when, in the reasonable judgment of
the Traffic Study Committee, the operation of such autowash establishment
would be likely to create or result in a traffic condition hazardous
to the public safety.
(b)
The Chief Inspector shall not issue a building permit for an autowash
establishment until written approval by the Traffic Study Committee
has been obtained.
[Code 1975, § 13-38; Code 1992, § 18-44]
No person shall engage in the business of operating an autowash establishment within the City without first having procured a license therefor pursuant to Article II of this chapter. The annual fee for such license shall be as set by resolution of the City Council from time to time.
[Code 1975, § 13-39; Code 1992, § 18-45]
Each autowash establishment must be provided with the following
car storage spaces on the site of such establishment:
(1)
Automatic autowash establishments: a minimum of 15 car storage spaces,
and one car storage space on the exit side for each exit lane.
(2)
Manual or coin-operated autowash establishments: three car storage
spaces on the entrance side for each autowash stall, and one car storage
space on the exit side for each autowash stall.
[Code 1975, § 13-40; Code 1992, § 18-46]
The building and off-street parking or waiting areas of an autowash
establishment shall be so located, provided and arranged that motor
vehicles are not required to park upon or overhang any public sidewalk,
street or other right-of-way or required to cross in an unlawful manner
any public sidewalk, street or right-of-way, in order to enter upon
the premises of the autowash establishment, except at an authorized
curb cut opening.
[Code 1975, § 13-41; Code 1992, § 18-47]
It shall be the duty of the owner, operator or manager of any
autowash establishment to:
(1)
Employ reasonable means so that the operation of such autowash establishment
does not create or result in traffic congestion or hazardous safety
conditions within the adjoining public rights-of-way.
(2)
Keep the premises free of debris and litter.
(3)
Prevent excessive noise and rowdiness.
(4)
Maintain peace, order and safety on the premises.
