Outdoor display of merchandise for sale other than for automotive sales shall comply with the following:
(a) Limitations. Outdoor display and sale of merchandise shall be limited to products which are customarily associated with the operation of the principal use located on the premises and conducted by employees of such principal use. There shall be no outdoor display and sale of merchandise by any person operating or conducting a business which is different or distinct from the principal use conducted at that location, except for temporary displays.
(b) Location.
(1) Areas devoted to outdoor display shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with all building setbacks and yard regulations for the district in which they are located as set forth in this chapter, except as otherwise specifically stated.
(2) No outdoor display shall be permitted between the front wall of the principal building and the adjacent street, except for temporary displays and outdoor dining, which may be located in front of a building in compliance with the building setbacks.
(3) All outdoor display areas shall be contiguous to the principal building.
(4) No outdoor display area shall be permitted to occupy or interfere with traffic circulation, required parking areas, public sidewalks or pedestrian access.
(c) Area. The area of the lot devoted to outdoor display shall not exceed 25% of the ground floor area of the principal building. This limitation shall not apply to automotive sales and rental establishments.
(d) Surfacing. Areas devoted to outdoor display shall be paved with asphalt or concrete and maintained free of dust.
(e) Signs. No signs shall be permitted in conjunction with outdoor display areas, except those otherwise in compliance with the sign regulations in Chapter 1290.
(f) Outdoor Displays as Special Use. Outdoor displays permitted as a special use shall also comply with Chapter 1280.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 128-12. Passed 12-27-12.)