(a) General requirements.
(1)
- (A) Must be a building permanently affixed and anchored to a foundation system.
- (B) A tent or temporary stand is not deemed permanent.
- (2) May not be shared with a residence or another business unrelated to motor vehicles.
- (3) Must have electrical service.
- (4) Must have adequate sanitary facilities (restroom).
- (5) New motor vehicle dealers license must be prominently displayed and in public view.
- (6) Hours of operation posted at the licensed facility must have hours of operation to include at a minimum of three (3) days per week for a continuous four (4) hours per day between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- (7) Must have an office area capable of storing all transaction documents safely and in a manner to provide ease of access for inspection of these documents.
(b) Facility signage.
- (1) A sign shall be permanently affixed on the premises of the facility.
- (2) The sign must be visible from the road and clearly and specifically identify the business.
(c) Display area.
- (1) Must have a dedicated display area inside the building.
- (2) Display area must be a minimum of one hundred twenty square feet (120 sq. ft.) with enough dedicated space to display at least two (2) or more new motor vehicles.
(d) Service and parts area.
- (1) Must have a dedicated service and parts area inside the building.
- (2) Minimum one hundred twenty square feet (120 sq. ft.) of useable service area.
(3) The area should be arranged with adequate space to repair and service at least one (1) vehicle with access to:
- (A) Tools;
- (B) Replacement parts; and
- (C) Service equipment.