§ 340-76.1
Special conditions for specific uses
[Added 6-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-4; amended 8-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-10]
- A. Drive-up/drive-through uses. An application for a special use permit for a drive-up/drive-through use, such as a restaurant, bank, pharmacy or other retail or service use, must demonstrate compliance with the following standards:
- (1) No drive-through facility shall be located in any required front yard.
- (2) Entrances to a drive-through facility shall be offset at least 50 feet from an intersection. No drive-through lane shall exit directly onto a street.
- (3) Stacking spaces.
- (a) A sufficient number of stacking spaces for vehicles waiting to complete a transaction shall be provided so as to prevent circulation congestion, both on-site and on adjacent public streets. In general, the number of stacking spaces shall be based on the following guidelines:
- [1] Restaurant: seven spaces per station.
- [2] Bank: five spaces for the first station, plus two spaces for each additional station.
- [3] Cannabis and cannabis accessory retail: seven spaces per station.
- [4] Other uses (no order board): four spaces per station.
- (b) In addition, there shall be at least one stacking space after the service window, before entrance to a travel lane. Each stacking space shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length.
- (a) A sufficient number of stacking spaces for vehicles waiting to complete a transaction shall be provided so as to prevent circulation congestion, both on-site and on adjacent public streets. In general, the number of stacking spaces shall be based on the following guidelines:
- (4) Drive-through lanes shall be delineated from traffic lanes and parking areas with striping, curbing, landscaping and/or the use of alternative paving material. Where pedestrians will intersect with a drive-through lane, crosswalks shall be provided, making use of striping and/or alternative paving material.
- (5) Adequate directional and warning signs shall be provided to assure smooth traffic circulation and pedestrian safety, including marking entrances, exits and one-way lanes of drive-through areas. The placement of all directional signage shall be subject to review and approval under the provisions of this article.
- (6) Menu boards or other informational boards shall face away from public rights-of-way. All lighting associated with menu boards, window service areas or travel lanes shall be directed and shielded so as to prevent any glare or reflection on adjoining streets or property. The placement of all informational signage shall also be subject to review and approval under the provisions of this article.