§ 9-44.200. Vehicle Sales Lots

New and used vehicle sales lots shall comply with the following standards:

A.

No repair or reconditioning of Vehicle-Automobiles, Vehicle-Recreational, Vehicle-Motorcycle, and Vehicle-Aircraft shall be permitted unless otherwise authorized by this Zoning Code.

B.

Except for required landscaping, the entire open area of the premises shall be surfaced with concrete or asphaltic concrete.

C.

Used Vehicle-Automobile sales lots that have a Conditional Use Permit to sell used Vehicle-Automobiles exclusively may display up to two temporary signs, up to twelve square feet in size each, on up to four parking lot light poles without a Sign Permit, fees, or limits on sign posting duration. Parking lot light pole signs must not be located in or above the public right-of-way, installed above the height of the light pole, or strung between light poles, fences, automobiles, or landscaping.

D.

Vehicle-Motorcycle sales lots that have a Conditional Use Permit to sell Vehicle-Motorcycles exclusively are allowed the following promotional activities and temporary signage.

1.

Promotional activities must comply with Subsection 9-52.080(I)(5) (Limited sidewalk sales or displays, extensive promotional commercial activities, and holiday seasonal sales) with the following exceptions:

a.

Temporary Use Permits or fees shall not be required.

b.

There are no limits to the number of events or number of days that promotional activities may occur except under Subsection C.

c.

The use of amplified music requires a Temporary Use Permit, which is subject to project conditions and the City's Noise Ordinance.

d.

Large balloons/inflatables may be displayed on the ground (not to exceed 30 feet in height). Signage may be attached to the balloons/inflatables.

2.

Temporary signage must comply with SVMC Section 9-37.070, with the following exceptions:

a.

Temporary sign permits or fees are not required.

b.

There is no limit on temporary sign posting duration.

c.

There are no quantity limits to the temporary signs.

d.

Freestanding and on-building temporary signs must be limited to 50 square feet.

e.

Temporary signs up to 12 square feet in size may be attached onto display vehicles. No more than one sign per vehicle is allowed.

f.

Temporary signs up to 24 square feet in size are allowed to be displayed on on-site light poles. No more than one sign per light pole is allowed. Signs must not be located in or above the public right-of-way, be installed above the height of the light pole, or strung between light poles, vehicles, or landscaping.

(Amended during 3-07 supplement, as amended by § 4 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1205, eff. April 18, 2013 and § 2 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1228, eff. May 29, 2015)