(A) Zoning requirements. Self-service storage facilities are allowed in C2, C3, PM, M1 and M2 Zoning Districts.
(B) Use restrictions. No activities other than rental of storage units and pick-up and deposit of dead storage shall be allowed within the self-storage complex.
(1) Other permitted uses may be allowed on the property subject to all applicable zoning district regulations. General commercial uses set out under the C2 Zoning District are permitted on residual commercially zoned acreage that is not involved in the mini-storage complex. Security guard's or manager's quarters are permitted subject to compliance with residential building code requirements.
(2) Examples of activities prohibited at self-storage facilities include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Commercial wholesale or retail sales, or miscellaneous auctions and garage sales prohibited except for the purpose of foreclosure liquidation by a proprietor as outlined under A.R.S. §§ 33-1701 through 33-1706;
(b) The servicing, repair or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, lawn mowers, appliances or other similar equipment;
(c) The operation of power tools, spray-painting equipment, table saws, lathes, compressors, welding equipment, kilns or other similar equipment;
(d) The establishment of a transfer and storage business;
(e) Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise, fumes or vibrations;
(f) Storing of radioactive materials, explosives and flammable or hazardous chemicals;
(g) Use as a residence or for housing animals is prohibited; and
(h) Utilizing the self-storage facility for other than dead storage (see definitions in § 153.005).
(3) All storage, rental or purchase contracts shall include the above listed restrictions.
(C) Design/performance standards.
(1) Lot requirements.
(a) Lot size to be a minimum of one-half acre; and
(b) Lot coverage to be a maximum of 50%.
(2) Lane width. Driving/loading lanes shall be a minimum of 26 feet in width (paved driving surface) when cubicles open onto one side of the lane only and a minimum of 36 feet when cubicles open onto both sides of the lane. Driveway corners shall have a minimum 30-foot radius. Dead-end driveways shall in no instance exceed in length the requirements of the Fire Code and in instances that dead-end driveways exceed 150 feet in length, same shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the local Fire Marshal and in the absence of a Fire District, the Chief Building Official to verify compliance with the International Fire Code.
(3) Setbacks.
(a) All facets of the development structures shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the required fence for fire access purposes.
(b) A ten-foot separation must be maintained between all buildings.
(4) Fire suppression. Facility shall conform to the International Fire Code requirements relating to type of construction, accessibility, building separations, water storage and fire flows, and the like. A zoning approval letter drafted by the Zoning Administrator shall be included with a written statement from the affected local Fire District Fire Marshal.
(5) Access. An emergency ingress/egress shall be provided in addition to at least one main ingress/egress for customer use.
(6) Building height restrictions.
(a) Maximum height for one story not to exceed 14 feet at the eaves; and
(b) Maximum height for two stories not to exceed 30 feet.
(8) Fencing. Perimeter fencing shall conform to the general provisions for protective screening (§ 153.087).
(9) Parking. One parking space per employee plus one space per 50 storage units will be required.
(Ord. 08-44 § 573, passed 10-21-2008)