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27.77.030 ACCESSORY USES AND MERCHANDISING.

(a) All business shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except for service to automobiles normally conducted at the pump islands and other designated service areas. Minor automotive repair, washing and lubrication operations shall not take place outside the building. Major body work is not permitted as an accessory use. Lubricating oil cabinets and like accessory items may be located on, or adjacent to, each pump island.

(b) Storage of travel trailers, rental trailers, car rentals, garden supplies and other similar uses of a storage or sales nature not permitted as a primary use in the zoning district in question shall not be allowed as an accessory use to the service station.

(c) All retail merchandise shall be stored within the building including tires, mufflers or similar merchandise.

(d) All hazardous and toxic waste shall be disposed of in accordance with County of San Mateo Health Department regulations.

(e) Only vehicles awaiting service shall be permitted to be stored on the premises, with the exception of employee or customer parking, and rental parking utilizing spaces other than those required by chapter 27.64.

(f) Parking of commercial vehicles shall be prohibited unless allowed in the zoning district as a permitted use.

(g) Restrooms shall be provided for all service station customers.