The purpose of this Article is to provide for the regulation of outdoor storage to ensure that visual and safety impacts are mitigated.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following provisions apply to all uses in the Business and Commercial zone districts, including similar uses within a Planned Development district. Regulations addressing temporary storage units are also applied herein to residential zone districts, including similar uses within a Planned Development.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

Outdoor storage of merchandise, equipment or other items associated with a nonresidential use intended as permanent storage is prohibited, unless otherwise approved through the Site Improvement Plan process.

(b)

Outdoor storage for Site Improvement Plans may be allowed in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

Outdoor storage, including but not limited to raw materials, supplies, finished or semi-finished products or equipment, shall be enclosed and concealed by a fence or wall. Vegetation may be used in place of or in conjunction with a fence or wall, provided that the outdoor storage is not visible from adjacent public areas.

(2)

Outdoor storage shall not be allowed within any required landscaped area, nor within the required setback from a street.

(3)

In the event that it is not possible to prevent viewing of the outdoor storage from adjoining land or public rights-of-way, such outdoor storage may be prohibited.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

Location on single-family residential properties. Placement of temporary storage units on single-family residential properties requires a Temporary Use Permit and shall meet all of the following provisions:

(1)

The unit shall not be placed on the street or sidewalk.

(2)

The unit may be placed on a property for a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year, unless in association with ongoing construction activities carried out pursuant to a valid building permit, or for extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Director.

(b)

Location on multi-family residential property. Placement of temporary storage units on multi-family residential property requires a Temporary Use Permit and shall meet all of the following provisions:

(1)

The unit shall not be placed within any drive aisle, public right-of-way or sidewalk.

(2)

The unit may be placed on a property for a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year, unless in association with ongoing construction activities carried out pursuant to a valid building permit, or for extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Director.

(c)

Location on nonresidential properties. Placement of temporary storage units on nonresidential properties requires a Temporary Use Permit and shall meet all of the following provisions:

(1)

The unit shall be placed behind buildings, in a loading dock or service area or in an area least visible from the street.

(2)

The unit shall not be placed within any drive aisle, public right-of-way or sidewalk.

(3)

The unit may be placed on a property for no more than a total of ninety (90) days over a twelve-month period, unless in association with ongoing construction activities carried out pursuant to a valid building permit, or for extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Director.

(d)

At the discretion of the Director, the unit may be placed in an alternative location, provided that the alternative location does not create an unsafe condition.

(e)

Storage of hazardous materials within temporary storage units is prohibited.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)