a. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this section to provide for the orderly regulation of gas stations and VRF in commercial zones. It is recognized that these facilities, by their very nature, have some objectionable characteristics, such as noise, idling vehicles and traffic conflicts. In order to protect and preserve public health, safety and welfare, special regulation review of these uses is necessary.

b. Permit Required. Gas stations and VRF are permitted subject to a use permit as specified in the zoning district regulations, subject to certain performance standards.

c. Performance Standards. All gas stations and VRF shall meet the applicable criteria and standards as required by this section or any other regulation of the City; provided, that the Planning Commission or City Council, as the case may be, may relax such standards or impose stricter standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of this section or to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, community and the environment.