§ 18.60.200 — Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities

A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to establish standards for the development and operation of Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities (both Major Motor Vehicle Repair and Minor Motor Vehicle Repair). The intent of the standards is to regulate these uses for compatibility with surrounding existing uses. B. Permit Requirements. Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities are allowed as specified in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). C. Development Standards. In zones where allowed in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), all Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities shall be developed and operated in compliance with all of the following standards: 1. All Repairs and Storage Conducted Within a Structure. All vehicle repairs and storage of parts, accessories, etc., shall be conducted within a fully enclosed structure. 2. Landscaping Standards. All landscaping shall be installed and permanently maintained in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 18.36 (Landscaping Standards). 3. Openings of Service Bays. Openings of service bays for new repair facilities shall not face public rights-of-way and shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjoining properties. 4. Outdoor Lighting. All on-site outdoor lighting shall be stationary and directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way in compliance with Section 18.40.080 (Outdoor Lighting). 5. Outside Storage. a. Outside storage of vehicles being repaired shall be allowed for a maximum of 30 days for each vehicle, within a 90-day period. Areas used for storage of vehicles awaiting repair shall be completely screened from public view in compliance with Chapter 18.34 (Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screens). b. Outside storage of junked or wrecked vehicles is prohibited. 6. Signs. All on-site signs shall comply with provisions of Chapter 18.42 (Sign Standards).