§ 21.64.300. Food and beverage-related uses.

A.

Applicability. The standards in this section apply to the following uses:

1.

Bake shops,

2.

Candy stores,

3.

Catering establishments,

4.

Clubs, lodges and meeting halls, with on-premises food or beverage preparation facilities,

5.

Coffee shops,

6.

Convenience stores,

7.

Delicatessens,

8.

Fast food restaurants,

9.

Food service marts,

10.

Ice cream stores,

11.

Markets, open air,

12.

Standard restaurants, and

13.

Supermarkets.

B.

Site Plan. A site design plan for the use is required pursuant to Chapter 21.22.

C.

Noise. Noise emanating from the use shall not be of such a volume to disturb the quiet and enjoyment of property in any nearby residential zoning districts.

D.

Loitering. Loitering is not permitted around the exterior of the use.

E.

Kitchens and Food Preparation Areas. Kitchens and food preparation areas shall be designed, maintained and operated in a manner to minimize noise and odors, and to eliminate grease flows into City sewers in strict adherence to the City's Plumbing Code. An outdoor spigot shall be installed if required.

F.

Related Plans. The use shall be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and any sector plans applicable to the area where the use will be located.

G.

Trash.

1.

All trash and refuse shall be stored in self-enclosed trash storage areas. These trash storage areas shall be located either within the establishment or within the structure on which the establishment is located, or shall consist of a properly screened and maintained dumpster on the property on which the establishment is located. See also Section 17.48.120.

2.

Except where trash is placed in accordance with Subsection (F)(1) of this section, trash receptacles shall not be placed outside for pick-up until one-half hour prior to the scheduled pick-up time and shall be removed within one-half hour after trash pick-up.

3.

The cleanliness of all trash storage areas and all sidewalks adjoining the establishment shall be maintained.

H.

C2 and C2A Districts. In the C2 and C2A districts, the following standards apply:

1.

No food establishment shall be allowed in a building which fronts on, or whose side yard is contiguous with, residential use on the following streets:

a.

Prince George Street;

b.

Randall, between Dock Street and King George;

c.

Cornhill Street;

d.

Fleet Street;

e.

Upper Duke of Gloucester Street from Church Circle to a point on Duke of Gloucester Street two hundred fifteen feet from the centerline of Church Circle;

f.

Newman Street;

g.

St. Mary's Street; and

h.

Maryland Avenue between Prince George and King George Streets.

2.

The provisions of Subsection (H)(1) of this section shall not apply to restaurant/food service and bars existing as of June 13, 1994.

3.

Revenues from alcohol sales shall not exceed fifty percent of total revenues. This limitation shall not apply to restaurants existing prior to June 13, 1994. All restaurants, established after June 13, 1994, shall report annually the ratio of food revenues to total revenues.

4.

[Reserved.]

5.

Expansion.

a.

All proposed expansions of restaurants are subject to the special exception process of this Zoning Code, however restaurants existing as of June 13, 1994 shall not be required to provide the report described in Subsection (H)(3) of this section for its expansion.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. O-31-14 Amended, § I, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. O-27-09, § I, 7-26-2010)