Chapter 22C.140
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
Sections:
22C.140.030 Setbacks and landscaping.
22C.140.050 Stacking lane standards.
22C.140.010 Purpose.
The standards of this chapter are intended to allow for drive-through facilities by reducing the negative impacts they may create. Of special concern are noise from idling cars and voice amplification equipment, lighting and queued traffic interfering with on-site and off-site traffic and pedestrian flow. The specific purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Reduce noise, lighting and visual impacts on abutting uses, particularly residential uses;
(2) Promote safer and more efficient on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation; and
(3) Minimize conflicts between queued vehicles and traffic on adjacent streets. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).
22C.140.020 Application.
(1) Uses. The standards of this chapter apply to all uses that have drive-through facilities including vehicle repair and quick vehicle servicing.
(2) Site Development. The standards of this chapter apply only to the portions of the site development that comprise the drive-through facility. The standards apply to new developments, the addition of drive-through facilities to existing developments, and the relocation of an existing drive-through facility. Drive-through facilities are not a right; the size of the site or the size and location of existing structures may make it impossible to meet the standards of this chapter. Chapter 22C.130 MMC, Parking and Loading, contains additional requirements regarding vehicle areas.
(3) Parts of a Drive-Through Facility. A drive-through facility is composed of two parts – the stacking lanes and the service area. A drive-through facility may also have a third part – an order menu. The stacking lanes are the space occupied by vehicles queuing for the service to be provided. The service area is where the service occurs. In uses with service windows, the service area starts at the service window. In uses where the service occurs indoors, the service area is the area within the building where the service occurs. For other development, such as gas pumps, air compressors and vacuum cleaning stations, the service area is the area where the vehicles are parked during the service. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).
22C.140.030 Setbacks and landscaping.
All drive-through facilities must provide the setbacks and landscaping stated below:
(1) Abutting a Residential Zone. Service areas and stacking lanes must be set back 10 feet from all lot lines which abut residential zones. The setback must be landscaped to the L1 standards; see Chapter 22C.120 MMC, Landscaping and Screening.
(2) Abutting a Commercial or Industrial Zone. Service areas and stacking lanes must be set back five feet from all lot lines which abut commercial or industrial zones. The setback must be landscaped to the L2 standard; see Chapter 22C.120 MMC, Landscaping and Screening.
(3) Abutting a Street. Service areas and stacking lanes must be set back as follows:
(a) Ten-foot setback required from a public right-of-way or private access road. The setback area shall be landscaped to the L3 standard; see Chapter 22C.120 MMC, Landscaping and Screening.
(b) Fifteen-foot setback required from a public arterial right-of-way. The setback area shall be landscaped to the L3 standard; see Chapter 22C.120 MMC, Landscaping and Screening. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).
22C.140.040 Vehicle access.
All driveway entrances, including stacking lane entrances, must be spaced in accordance with the city of Marysville engineering design and development standards, unless otherwise authorized by the public works director or designee. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).
22C.140.050 Stacking lane standards.
These standards ensure that there are adequate on-site maneuvering and circulation areas, ensure that stacking vehicles do not impede traffic on abutting streets, and that stacking lanes will not have nuisance impacts on abutting residential lands.
(1) Dimensional Requirements. A stacking lane shall be an area measuring a minimum of eight feet six inches wide by 20 feet deep, with direct forward access to a service window of a drive-through facility. A stacking lane is measured from the curb cut to the service area or the order area if an outdoor order area precedes the service area. Stacking lanes do not have to be linear.
(2) For each drive-up lane of a financial institution, business service, gas stations, vendor stand, or other drive-through use not listed, a minimum of three stacking spaces shall be provided.
(3) For each service lane of a drive-through restaurant, a minimum of seven stacking spaces shall be provided. For high volume drive-through restaurants up to 12 stacking spaces may be required.
(4) A stacking lane is not required for accessory facilities where vehicles do not routinely stack up while waiting for the service. Examples are window washing, air compressor, and vacuum cleaning stations.
(5) Stacking Lane Design and Layout. Stacking lanes must be designed so that they do not interfere with parking, parking access and vehicle circulation.
(6) Stacking Lanes Identified. All stacking lanes must be clearly identified, through the use of means such as striping, landscaping and signs. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).
22C.140.060 Off-site impacts.
Drive-through facilities must meet the off-site impact standards outlined in this section. When abutting land zoned residential, drive-through facilities with noise-generating equipment must document in advance that the facility will meet the off-site impact noise standards. Noise generating equipment includes items such as speakers, mechanical car washes, vacuum cleaners and exterior air compressors.
(1) Communication systems (e.g., intercom systems) that can be heard beyond the property line are prohibited.
(2) The exterior openings for automobile ingress and egress to work areas shall not be located on walls of buildings adjacent to residences or residentially zoned property. (Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011).