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2. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. 3. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 4. The site contains a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet and minimum lot width of 150 feet. 5. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. 6. A curb not less than six inches above grade shall separate any public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. 7. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right -of -way and shall be in compliance with Section 903.020, I of this Ordinance. 8. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. 9. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 903.020, G of this Ordinance. 10. Each light standard is landscaped. 11. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 903.020, G of this Ordinance. 12. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 903.050 of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 13. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 903.110 of this Ordinance. 14. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. 15. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 913.040, D of this Ordinance. 16. Sale or products other than those specifically mentioned in this subsection shall be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Section 912.040, F of this Ordinance. 17. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. 18. A protective canopy located over the pump island may be allowed as an accessory structure on the property and may be located 20 feet or more from the front yard or side yard property line, provided that adequate visibility both on and off site is maintained. Variance. Variances are allowed from the literal provisions of this Ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. Such variances are to be granted only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance.