(A) (1) The Zoning Ordinance has been designed with consideration as to the character of the town, and with a view toward conserving its natural beauty and property values.
(2) The following provision is to achieve that purpose: fuel tanks, LP gas tanks and similar storage receptacles may be buried underground.
(3) In the event that the fuel tank is raised above the ground, the Building Inspector shall approve plans for an above-ground tank that has been screened by a wood fence at least four feet in height. There shall be a three-foot opening in the fence (which may be gated) on the side facing the road, directly opposite the filling and control valves to facilitate servicing.
(4) In the event that the tank is perpendicular to the road, the opening shall be on the side nearest the residence. Under no conditions may an above-ground tank be located in the street side of the residence. Additional screening in the form of native evergreen shrubs at least six feet in height and planted no more than three feet apart is required, terrain permitting.
(B) All fuel tanks, LP gas tanks and similar storage receptacles must meet these requirements no later than July 1, 1998.
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(C) Portable storage containers.
(1) Portable storage containers, as defined in § 154.006, having greater than 343 cubic feet capacity (i.e. 7' x 7' x 7') shall not remain on properties in the town in the R1, R2, R2A, R3A, or CS1 districts in locations where they are visible from beyond the boundaries of the property upon which they are situated for periods of greater than 30 days.
(2) Containers used in the construction process during the duration of a valid building permit shall be exempt from the above regulation, provided they comply with all other applicable regulations.
(3) Wheeled storage containers such as vehicle trailers that would not require a commercial driver’s license to operate under the standards of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles shall be exempt from the above regulation.
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XI, § 1112) (Ord. passed 2-14-1991; Ord. passed 10-9-1991; Ord. passed 6-10-1997; Ord. 2012-07, passed 10-9-2012; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
Editor's note:
1 Replaced by amendment February 14, 1991 and amended October 9, 1991.
2 Added by amendment June 10, 1997.