(A) Property maintenance. For regulations regarding property maintenance, public nuisances, outside storage, land maintenance, exterior building maintenance and vacant buildings see Apache Junction City Code, Vol. I, Article 9-1 (Property Maintenance Standards).
(B) Outdoor storage, display and activity. Outside storage and display shall be allowed in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 and B-5 zoning districts subject to the following:
(1) Outdoor displays. Outdoor display of commercial product samples for sale or rent to the public shall be placed on the private patio or walkway in front of the building, and shall not be located in a parking area or in a manner that interferes with automobile or pedestrian access, circulation and visibility as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Outdoor displays shall not be permanent in nature and shall be taken into the building at close of business.
(2) Outdoor storage.
(a) Residential districts. Outdoor storage of inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles, automobile parts; loose rubbish, garbage and junk shall be screened from public and neighboring view in accordance with the regulations established in Vol. II, § 1-6-3, Table 6-1.
(b) Non-residential districts. Outside storage of business inventory and parts shall be screened in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-6-3, Table 6-2.
(c) Building materials. Unscreened building materials for use on the same premises may be stored on the parcel during the time that a valid building permit is in effect for construction.
(3) Outdoor activity and operations. Subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter, there shall be no outside fabrication, processing, manufacturing, repair or assembly of products in business zoning districts unless approved by a CUP (see Vol. II, § 1-5-3, Table 5-3).
(4) Modifications: The Development Services Director or designee may approve modifications to the outdoor display and storage standards identified above in Vol. II, § 1-6-9(B)(1) subject to issuance of an Administrative Use Permit ("AUP") and a finding by the Director that the modification is based on the business's unique product line, visibility constraints and minimal aesthetic impact on neighboring properties.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)