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In addition to the development standards set forth in Chapter 20.20 CMC (Commercial and Industrial Zones) and Chapter 20.28 CMC (Mixed-Use Zones), the following shall apply to drive-through establishments:

A. Minimum Lot Size. A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet shall be required for the establishment of any drive-through facility.

B. Two-Way Driveways. Drive-through establishments shall have two-way driveways for ingress and egress to the public street.

C. Minimum Queuing Distances. Minimum queuing distances shall be provided as illustrated in Figure 20.52-1. Queuing aisles shall not be placed on any more than two sides of a building.

Figure 20.52-1. 

D. Circulation Plan. A parking and vehicular circulation plan encompassing adjoining streets and alleys shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the approval of a conditional use permit. Such plan shall provide for safe pedestrian access from parking lots to the main door and shall comply with applicable requirements for access by disabled persons.

E. Trash Receptacle Provision. A minimum of one outdoor trash receptacle shall be provided on-site. At least one additional on-site outdoor trash receptacle shall be provided for every 10 required parking spaces.

F. Noise Generating Equipment. No noise-generating compressors or other such equipment shall be placed on or within 10 feet from any property line adjoining any residential zoned property.

G. Speaker System Noise. Drive-through speaker systems shall emit no more than 50 decibels four feet from the vehicle and the speaker, and shall not be audible above the daytime ambient noise levels beyond the property boundaries. The system shall be designed to compensate for ambient noise levels in the immediate area and shall not be located within 30 feet of any residentially zoned property.

H. Screen Wall. On any lot where a drive aisle or driveway is located such that vehicle headlights will shine onto an adjacent residentially zoned property, a screen wall shall be provided. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).