Article II — AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS

No automobile service station shall be constructed, remodeled or enlarged, and no existing service station shall be converted for another use in any zone, except as specifically provided in this article. (Ord. 2470 § 2, 2001: Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A), 1955)

All service station facilities shall be subject to the provisions of this article:

• A. All new service stations require approval of a conditional use permit.

• B. The remodeling or enlargement of an existing service station requires commission review and approval.

C. The conversion of an existing service station facility to another use requires commission review and approval. (Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A)(1), 1955)

The following property development standards shall apply when more restrictive than those for the particular zone:

A. Site Area: Each new service station site shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. This requirement shall not apply to the redevelopment of an existing service station.

• B. Site Dimensions: The minimum lot width and depth dimensions shall be one hundred twenty feet (120'). This requirement shall not apply to the redevelopment of an existing service station.

• C. Access: The site must abut and have access to a major or secondary highway, as shown on the Redlands general plan.

D. Parking: Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of sections 18.164.140 through 18.164.320 of this title. No outdoor parking or storage of wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles is permitted. Parked vehicles shall be limited to those directly

associated with the business, or awaiting service. No parking is permitted in the corner cutoff area.

E. Landscaping:

1. Except for driveway openings, there shall be a landscaped planter area not less than five feet (5') in width extending along the entire street frontage.

2. A minimum of four percent (4%) of the remaining lot area shall be landscaped, with not less than fifty percent (50%) of such landscaping provided along the interior property lines.

3. All planter areas shall be enclosed by six inch (6") high concrete curbs.

4. A detailed landscaping plan indicating types and distribution of plantings shall be provided with the application.

F. Walls: A three foot (3') high solid masonry wall shall be constructed along all interior property lines. The wall shall be increased in height to not less than five feet (5') nor more than six feet (6') when the site is adjacent to a school, church, park, club, hospital, or residential zone or use. The planning commission may require additional walls, as determined necessary for proper development of the site.

G. Restrooms: All restroom entrances shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and street rights of way by some form of decorative wall or similar device.

H. Architectural Treatment: It is the policy of the city to require a higher than typical quality of architectural treatment for service stations. Applicants are encouraged to submit designs which are in keeping with the overall character and quality of the neighborhood and community. The architectural treatment of each station will be reviewed carefully and approved only when the appearance of the station is considered suitable to the city. Customer pump areas shall be roofed.

I. Trash Storage: All trash, refuse and used merchandise shall be stored in an area enclosed by solid walls or fences. Such area shall be located in the rear portion of the lot.

J. Utilities: All utilities on the site, for direct service to the business, shall be installed underground.

K. Lighting: All lighting elements on the exterior and interior of the structure shall be shielded from horizontal view, except for sign lights or those especially designed for illumination of the parking lots. (Ord. 2676 § 1, 2007: Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A)(2), 1955)

The outside storage of rental trailers and similar equipment may be permitted, provided they are completely screened from public view and the use is specifically authorized in the conditional use permit. Additional lot area over the required minimum, in the amount of two hundred (200) square feet per rental unit, shall be provided. (Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A)(3)(a), 1955)

An attendant shall be on duty at all times during open business hours. (Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A)(3)(b), 1955)

The sale of gasoline and petroleum products in combination with some other type service shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 1000 § 52.10(A)(3)(c), 1955)