§ 122-1263. Distance of tanks, pumps, and buildings from other uses and property lines.

(a)

Distance of tanks and pumps from certain uses.

(1)

The following distance, or a hearing, shall be required: There shall be a minimum distance of 100 feet, measured by the shortest measurement, between the boundary line of any plot occupied by a church, hospital, public school, public library, stadium, arena or place of public assembly (as defined in the applicable building code) and any gasoline or petroleum products storage tank or gasoline or petroleum products distribution pump or vent pipes.

(2)

If the distance requirements outlined in subsection (a)(1) of this section cannot be adhered to, a special exception shall be required to determine the compatibility and suitability of the site from the standpoint of the safety of the general public.

(b)

Distance of pumps and canopy from street and property lines, distance of building, pumps and canopy from residential property. The following clearances are required:

(1)

Gasoline pumps and canopy shall be located not less than 15 feet from any street right-of-way line and not less than 15 feet from any other property line.

(2)

No service station building, canopy or gasoline pump shall be located within 25 feet of any property which is residentially zoned.

(Code 1961, § 22-8(9)(b), (c); Code 1985, § 7-1068; Ord. No. 1793, § 1, 11-12-85; Ord. No. 2753, § 25, 8-19-97; Ord. No. 4073, § 16, 8-21-01; Ord. No. 5023, § 53, 2-19-02)