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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.325
Section 17C.325.020
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.325 Drive-through Facilities

Section 17C.325.020 When These Standards Apply
  1. Uses.

The standards of this chapter apply to all uses that have drive-through facilities including vehicle repair and quick vehicle servicing.

  1. Site Development.

The standards of this chapter apply only to the portions of the site development that comprise the drive-through facility. The standards apply to new developments, the addition of drive-through facilities to existing developments, and the relocation of an existing drive-through facility. Drive-through facilities are not a right; the size of the site or the size and location of existing structures may make it impossible to meet the standards of this chapter. Chapter 17C.230 SMC, Parking and Loading, contains additional requirements regarding vehicle areas.

  1. Parts of a Drive-through Facility.

A drive-through facility is composed of two parts – the stacking lanes and the service area. A drive-through facility may also have a third part – an order menu. The stacking lanes are the space occupied by vehicles queuing for the service to be provided. The service area is where the service occurs. In uses with service windows, the service area starts at the service window. In uses where the service occurs indoors, the service area is the area within the building where the service occurs. For other development, such as gas pumps, air compressors and vacuum cleaning stations, the service area is the area where the vehicles are parked during the service.

Date Passed: Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

ORD C33636 Section 10