[Amended 1-14-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
A gasoline service facility where there has been no continuous
business operation for a six-month period. The six-month period shall
be measured from the first day of written notice by registered mail,
return receipt requested, to the owner, lessee and motor fuel supplier
of nonuse as documented by the Codes Enforcement Officer.
ACCESSORY USE
Any use conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related and which is clearly incidental to the principal use (as indicated in §
89-5).
BUILDING
Any structure with exterior walls and a roof.
CLASS I LIQUIDS
Gasoline, oil and other petroleum products which have a flash
point below 100º F. to be dispensed through gasoline service
facilities.
GASOLINE SALES OUTLET
A building or other structure where the sale of gasoline
is accessory and clearly incidental to a principal retail and service
use.
GASOLINE SELF-SERVICE STATION
A building, structure or tract of land used or heretofore
used primarily for the dispensing of gasoline by means of a qualified
attendant controlling an approved console regulating the flow of gasoline
into fixed and approved dispensing equipment thereafter to be operated
by the customer. This operation may include facilities for the sale
of other retail products as well.
GASOLINE SERVICE COMBINATION CAR WASH FACILITY
A gasoline service station or gasoline self-service station
used in conjunction with a tunnel and/or bay-type structure designed
primarily for the washing and/or cleaning of motor vehicles either
on an assembly line basis or utilizing manual labor.
GASOLINE SERVICE FACILITIES
Gasoline service stations, gasoline sales outlets, gasoline
self-service stations and gasoline service combination car wash facilities.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
A building or other structure or a tract of land used or
heretofore used primarily for the servicing of motor vehicles. It
shall signify a retail place of business engaged primarily in the
sale of motor fuels and also in supplying goods and services generally
required in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, to include
sale of petroleum products; sale and servicing of tires, batteries,
automotive accessories and replacement items; washing and lubrication
services and the performance of routine automotive maintenance and
repairs.
LOT COVERAGE
The aggregate percentage of the lot area covered by buildings
or structures, including the principal buildings, canopies and pump
islands but not including light poles, sign standards and fences.
PROPERTY LINE
The established division line between separate parcels of
property.
QUALIFIED ATTENDANT
A person thoroughly instructed in the proper handling and
control of all Class I liquid dispensing equipment on the premise
of a gasoline service facility, to include its emergency operation,
and recognized by the operator, by means of a certificate of instruction,
as so qualified.
RENTAL UNITS
Trailers, trucks and cartop carriers which are offered for
short-term rental.
STREET LINE
The fixed boundaries of a street or highway right-of-way
line whether or not set forth in a deed or shown on a map.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed, erected or otherwise situated, whether
of a permanent or temporary nature, on the land.
Other than the sale of cigarettes, candy, soft
drinks and other items from vending machines in an effectively screened
area, the following accessory uses shall be permitted pursuant to
a special permit procedure in gasoline service stations only:
A. Rental trailers. An additional 100 square feet of
area shall be provided for each rental trailer. Not more than 10 rental
trailers shall be stored on site at one time. Storage shall be to
the rear of the front building line.
B. Rental trucks. An additional 200 square feet of area
shall be provided for each rental truck. Not more than eight trucks
shall be stored on a site at any one time. Storage shall be to the
rear of the front building line.
C. Rental combination. Where both trailers and trucks
are offered for rent, not more than 12 units total shall be located
on a site at any one time.
[Added 1-14-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991; amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 4-2012]
See Ch.
113, Penalties for Offenses.