§ 27-417. Vehicle and trailer rental display.

(a)

The display for rental purposes of motor vehicles (except dump trucks), trailers, boats, camping trailers, or other vehicles may be permitted, subject to the following:

(1)

Rental vehicles shall be parked on a hard-surfaced area, which is resistant to erosion and adequately treated to prevent dust emission;

(2)

The gross weight of trucks shall not exceed twenty thousand (20,000) pounds each;

(3)

In addition to the buffering requirements in the Landscape Manual, the use shall be screened from existing or proposed residential development by a six (6) foot high opaque wall or fence. The fence or wall shall not contain any advertising material, and shall be maintained in good condition. This screening may be modified by the District Council where the parking area is already effectively screened from residential property by natural terrain features, changes in grade, or other permanent, natural, or artificial barriers.

(b)

If the rental use is in conjunction with another use, it shall be subject to the following:

(1)

A Special Exception is required to validate the rental use, irrespective of the commencement date of the use; and

(2)

Off-street parking for the use shall be provided in addition to the off-street parking required for the other business.

(c)

If the use is a totally separate business (not in connection with any other business), it shall be subject to the following:

(1)

The area devoted to rental purposes shall not be more than sixty percent (60%) of the net lot area; and

(2)

The display shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the street line.

(CB-1-1989)