Outdoor bulk storage areas may be permitted, as an accessory use in allowed districts, where such storage areas comply with the following standards:
(a) Outdoor bulk storage shall not interfere with parking or the safe and unobstructed use of vehicular or pedestrian access ways or walkways. All materials shall be stored in such a fashion as to be accessible to firefighting equipment at all times.
(b) Outdoor bulk storage shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.
(c) Outdoor bulk storage areas are located in the side or rear yard. In no case shall the outdoor storage of goods be permitted between a principal building and a street without the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(d) Storage of any goods or materials shall not exceed six (6) feet in height unless the storage is fully screened by a six (6) foot high opaque screen that is architecturally compatible with the principal structure in material type and color. Said height may be increased to eight (8) feet in industrial districts.
(e) The use of banners, pennants, strings of pennants, or similar decoration shall not be included in outdoor bulk storage.
(f) In all cases, any areas designated for outdoor storage areas shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any adjacent residential lot.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)