A building, structure or tract of land used for the storage and sale of gasoline, motor fuels, lubricants, accessories, supplies and any other materials related to the maintenance or equipment of automobiles or in which repairs, adjustments, maintenance or the equipping of automobiles is conducted. The term shall include, without limitation, the rendering of the following services: fueling; changing oil, water, batteries or tires; replacing fan belts, air filters or oil filters; and installing windshield wiper blades or light bulbs. The term shall not include any such establishment which renders such services or stores such materials for a single commercial or industrial establishment rather than offering such services and materials to the public.
Districts Where Allowed
Districts where use is allowed: HB
Districts where use may be allowed with Special Use Permit: GB
Vehicle Parking:
At least one parking space for each gasoline pump, grease rack or similar service area, and one additional parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area of the shop or garage, with a minimum of five parking spaces.
See § 120-53: Parking requirements for more detailed parking information.
Bicycle Parking:
Passenger Loading:
Merchandise Loading:
Development Requirements:
Gasoline service stations may be permitted in the G-B, H-B and M Districts of the Town, provided that the following standards are observed:
A. In addition to the information required in the special permit application and enumerated in Article VI: Special Permit Uses of this chapter, the site plan submitted shall also show the number and location of the fuel tanks to be installed, the dimensions and the capacity of each storage tank, the depth the tanks will be placed below the ground, the number and the location of pumps to be installed and the type of structure and accessory buildings to be constructed.
B. The area and yard specifications for motor vehicle service stations are identified in the schedule of this chapter.
C. The entire area of the site traveled by motor vehicles shall be paved.
D. Any repair of motor vehicles shall be performed in a fully enclosed building. No more than two motor vehicles shall be offered for sale on the site. No motor vehicle parts or partially dismantled motor vehicles shall be stored outside of an enclosed building. No more than two unlicensed vehicles shall be permitted on the premises.
E. Accessory goods for sale may be displayed on the pump island and the building island only. The outdoor display of oil cans and/or antifreeze and similar products may be displayed on the respective island if provided for in a suitable stand or rack.
F. No motor vehicle service station or public garage shall be located within 500 feet of any public entrance to a church, school, library, hospital, charitable institution or place of public assembly. Such distance shall be measured in a straight line from said public entrance to the lot line nearest said entrance along the street line.
G. Where a motor vehicle service station abuts a residential zone, it shall be screened by a buffer area of not less than 100 feet in depth, composed of densely planted evergreen shrubbery, solid fencing or a combination of both, which, in the opinion of the Town Board, shall be adequate to prevent the transmission of headlight glare across the zoned boundary line. Such buffer screen shall have a minimum height of six feet above finished grade at the highest point of the station. The materials used shall be in keeping with the character of the adjacent residential area. If said shrubbery becomes decayed and fails to provide an adequate screen, the Zoning Officer may direct the property owner to replace said shrubs.
H. All fuel pumps shall be located at least 20 feet from any street or property line.
I. In addition to the sign requirements for business uses, each motor vehicle service station shall be permitted to have one freestanding or pylon sign setting forth the name of the station and for the principal products sold on the premises including special company or brand name, insignia or emblem, provided that such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area on either of two sides and shall be hung within the property line and no less than 10 feet nor more than 25 feet above the ground. (See § 120-64: Signs).
J. Service stations may also exhibit one temporary sign located no less than 10 feet inside the property line and specifically setting forth special seasonal servicing of automobiles, provided that such sign does not exceed seven square feet in area. (See § 120-64: Signs).