Analysis of Gas Prices in Howard County, Maryland



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C.4 Carroll County


Fuel Station—“Any area of land, including buildings and other structures thereon that are used to dispense motor vehicle fuels, oil, and accessories at retail, and no storage or parking space is offered for rent. Mechanical maintenance or repair is prohibited.”75
Figure : Zones permitting Fuel Stations in Carroll County

Zone

Description

Permitted?

Conditions, etc.

B-NR

Neighborhood Retail

Yes

Permitted

B-G

General Business

Yes

Permitted

I-R

Restricted Industrial

Yes

Within a Business Park

I-G

General Industrial

Accessory

As Part of a Principal Use

Source: Carroll County Maryland Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances
Fuel stations are not permitted as a matter of right, conditional use, or special exception in the listed zones:

  • R-40,000—Residence District,

  • R-20,000—Residence, Suburban District,

  • R-10,000—Residence, Urban District,

  • R-7,500—Residence, Multifamily District,

  • EC—Employment Campus District,

  • C—Conservation District,

  • A—Agricultural District,

  • H—Heritage Zoning District.

Gas stations are also prohibited in overlay districts as follows:


The Planning Board must hold a public hearing and approve a Comprehensive Sketch Plan of a development with a fuel station. Vehicle repair and maintenance within the same lot/facility as a fuel station is prohibited. Canopies are also subject to administrative approval.


Figure : §103-24 Parking Space Requirements for Fuel Stations

Commercial Use

Spaces Required

Fuel Stations in Business Parks/Professional Offices

3.3 spaces per 1,000 sf in a business park

Fuel Stations (“drive-through”)

1 space per side of each gas pump

Retail Uses less than 50,000 sf in floor area

1 space for every 200 sf of floor area

Source: Carroll County Maryland Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances
Figure : §223-138 Allowed Fuel Station Signage in Carroll County

For Gas Stations

Requirement

On-Premises Signs

May not project over the road, may not impair traffic visibility from the road, area of signage not to exceed 200 sf on any one side, no taller than 30 ft. Temporary signage/promotions area not to exceed 35 sf, may only exist 30 days prior to or 5 days after the event, and must be anchored in place.

Directional Signs

Do not require zoning certification, but may not include advertising

Off-Premises Signs

Allowed within B and I districts - Area not to exceed 32 sf and height of 10 ft. Informal conferences will be held for public to approve outdoor signage.

Source: Carroll County Maryland Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances
Figure : Lot and Use Size Regulations for Fuel Stations by Zone

Zone

Min Lot Size (sf)

Max Retail/Use Size per Floor Area (sf)

Max Structure & Parking Coverage

B-NR

N/A

10,000*

75%

B-G

N/A

10,000*

75%

I-R

N/A

6,000**

15% of Business Park

I-G

N/A

3,000/6,000**

15% of Principal Use/Business Park

*For fuel stations, the gross floor area includes any building or structure including gas pumps, and including any area covered by a canopy.

**For fuel stations, the area of the canopy is not counted in size limitation if use is a convenience store with gas pumps. The gas station is permitted for use within a business park in the I-R district, or as an accessory use to a principal permitted use in the I-G district.



Source: Carroll County Maryland Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances



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