This Section provides location and operating standards for the establishment of outdoor or open storage of materials in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards).
A. Location. The storage shall:
1. Be ancillary to the primary use of the main structure;
2. Not comprise more than 25% of the total gross land area of the subject parcel;
3. Be paved in compliance with City standards;
4. Not be located within a required off-street loading area.
B. Enclosure Required. An outdoor area used for storage shall be completely enclosed by a solid masonry wall and a solid gate. The Director may allow the substitution of a solid fence, after determining that the substitution would adequately comply with the provisions of this Section.
1. The required wall or fence shall:
a. Not be less than 6 feet nor more than 8 feet in height.
b. Incorporate design elements to prohibit or prevent easy climbing and access by unauthorized persons.
c. Be subject to the approval of the Director.
2. Walls abutting a right-of-way shall comply with § 17.300.030 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls).
C. Operations. All raw materials, equipment, or finished products stored shall:
1. Be stored in a manner that they cannot be blown by wind from the enclosed storage area.
2. Not be stored above the height of the enclosing wall or fence within 10 feet of the wall or fence.
3. Not be placed outside the enclosed storage area.
4. If abutting a residential zoning district, only be accessed between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., to avoid being a nuisance to neighbors.
D. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed, wherever possible, to lessen the visual impact of the outdoor storage area. The design, installation, and maintenance of the landscaping shall comply with Chapter 17.310 (Landscaping).
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008)