(A) Exterior storage.
(1) There shall be no exterior storage allowed on lots that do not contain a principal or accessory structure, except where the property owner also owns adjoining property that contains a principal or accessory structure. Provisions of divisions (A)(2) and (A)(3) below are still applicable.
(2) Where there is a principal or accessory structure, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties, except for the following: laundry drying; recreational equipment; construction landscaping materials and equipment currently being used for construction of the premises; woodpiles; other equipment currently (within a period of 30 days) being used on the premises; agricultural equipment and materials if these are used or intended for use on the premises; off-street parking, except as otherwise regulated herein. Additional standards apply based on the zoning classification of the parcel.
(3) Abandoned motor vehicle(s) shall be stored within a structure or completely screened from view.
(B) Bulk storage. All uses associated with the bulk storage of oil, gasoline, liquid propane, liquid fertilizer, chemicals and similar liquids shall comply with the requirements of the state’s Fire Marshal, the state’s Pollution Control Agency and the state’s Department of Agriculture Office. When in excess of normal domestic requirements, the uses shall have documents from those offices stating that the use is in compliance. No storage facility shall be constructed or placed where spillage from the facility would drain to a drainageway or public waters without providing complete containment.
(C) Temporary storage.
(1) Use of a temporary storage container may be allowed for a period of up to 14 days, unless extended by the Planning Commission. All temporary storage containers shall be placed entirely upon the property in which the container is intended to serve.
(2) It is the responsibility of both the property owner and person having control of the property to ensure compliance with this requirement.
(D) Storage pods. Use of a storage pod may be allowed in the Commercial Highway Zoning District. The structures shall not interfere with the normal operation of the permanent use on the property and shall not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding areas. There shall also be no risk of injury to persons as a result of the storage. The containers shall be located to the rear or side of the principal building and set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines. Parcels abutting residential properties shall have double setbacks.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008) Penalty, see § 152.999