Kiosk Placement Protocol
Ice Vending Pad Lease & Utility Agreement Cheatsheet
📐 Footprint & Concrete Foundation
- ✅ Pad Size: 2 Standard Parking Spaces (~10ft x 20ft or 12ft x 24ft).
- ✅ Concrete Slab: 6-inch 4,000 PSI reinforced concrete slab with rebar grid.
- ✅ Drive-Thru Lane: Ensure minimum 20ft stacking radius for pickup trucks and boat trailers.
⚡ Electrical & Utility Specifications
- ✅ Electrical Service: 200 Amp single-phase 240V dedicated disconnect panel.
- ✅ Potable Water Supply: Minimum 3/4-inch municipal water line @ 45-65 PSI.
- ✅ Drainage Connection: 2-inch drain line tied to city sanitary sewer or grease-free floor drain.
💰 Ground Lease Rent Models
- ✅ Fixed Base Rent: $350 to $600/month flat fee to commercial strip center / gas station.
- ✅ Percentage of Gross: $300 base + 10% of gross revenue above $3,500/month.
- ✅ Sub-Metered Utilities: Operator installs sub-meter to reimburse host for actual water and electric.
📜 Permitting & Health Inspections
- 💎 Department of Agriculture / Health: Packaged ice is regulated as a food product (NSF certified).
- 💎 Zoning Classification: Accessory retail structure / automated kiosk by-right approval.
- 💎 Signage Permits: Backlit LED roof canopy signage and directional drive-thru arrows.