Zoning Guide Detroit

Motor vehicles, new, Storage lot accessory to salesroom or sales lots for new motor vehicles

Type: Retail, service, commercial

Subtype: Vehicle repair and service

Use regulations

Salesrooms or sales lots for new motor vehicles shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) The premises shall be located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated in the Master Plan; (2) The premises shall be screened by six (6) foot high opaque walls where adjacent to, or across and alley from, land zoned R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, or residential PD, in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 61-14-237 of this Code; (3) All lighting shall be directed so as not to shine upon land zoned R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, or residential PD; (4) All outdoor areas shall be either landscaped, in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE XIV, DIVISION 2, Subdivision B of this Chapter, or paved; (5) The premises shall have proper curb cuts for entrances and exits; and (6) Accessory service facilities and the sale of used motor vehicles shall be permitted as an accessory use. However, in the event of cessation of new motor vehicle sales, said accessory uses may not continue, except upon issuance of a permit for said uses as the principal use of the land, which is subject to a Conditional Use public hearing where such is specified in the zoning districts use lists. (See Sec. 61-12-407 for additional regulations of accessory uses.) (Ord. No. 11-05, ยง1, 5-28-05)

By-right in these zones:

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