§ 30-1509. Car wash establishment regulations.

(a)

The following shall apply at all times to all car wash establishments, except those expressly exempted:

(1)

The establishment shall maintain reasonable lighting on the premises during the hours it is open for business. Illumination shall be provided at a minimum of six lux/0.6 foot candles on the entire premises during the hours the establishment is open for business. Where available, public street lighting may be utilized to either partially or totally fulfill the lighting requirements. Otherwise, it shall be the responsibility of the car wash establishment to independently provide the requisite levels of illumination.

(2)

At all times during the operation of the car wash, the agent for the car wash, or his or her designee, must be on-site or available by telephone.

(3)

A notice shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises and shall set forth:

a.

The telephone number for the agent of the car wash establishment;

b.

The days and hours of operation for the establishment; and

c.

A statement that loitering as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-36 or being on the premises for any purpose other than washing, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, detailing, or a combination thereof or for any purpose for which the operator/agent has given express permission is prohibited under state law and a warning that such activity is considered trespassing for which law enforcement agencies are authorized to enter onto the car wash premises and take appropriate action.

(4)

No public telephones located on car wash premises shall be capable of receiving incoming calls;

(5)

The owner, his or her agent, or a designee of either shall maintain an active participation in the operation of the car wash premises and shall be on the premises at least once a day.

(Ord. No. 2001-42, § 1, 6-8-01)