1161.10.3 OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE O-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1 AND I-2 DISTRICTS.
Outdoor displays of, or merchandise for retail sale shall be limited and shall adhere to the following requirements:
(a) Sites Under Three (3) Acres. Merchandise may not be located or displayed further than ten feet (10’) beyond any front or side building elevation. Where fueling station canopies are involved, the merchandise may be displayed around the supporting elements of the canopy and between the fuel pumps. However, the outer dimensions of the canopy shall not be considered a building line for the purposes of this section.
(b) Sites Three (3) Acres and Larger. Merchandise may not be located or displayed in any required setback. In cases such as large box retailers, the display of spring gardening supplies, for example, may be in parking lots provided such display does not reduce the required parking.
(c) Site Interference. In no instance shall outdoor displays interfere with any required parking, circulation aisles, or fire lanes. Parking areas must be paved.
(d) Vehicle Sales. The outdoor display, storage and parking of vehicles for sale shall be allowed provided that all preparation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles shall be enclosed. A ten-foot (10’) setback must be maintained from any rights-of-way with the exception of those establishments within the C-3 District.
(e) Outdoor Storage. Unless a site meets requirements in Section 1161.10.3 Outdoor Display of Merchandise, the outdoor display, storage or parking of goods, materials, or the wholesaling, warehousing or distribution operations for said goods and materials is not allowed.
(f) Display Area Requirements.
(1) Surface. Display areas shall have hard, dust free surfaces and shall be maintained in good condition.
(2) Orderly. Outdoor displays shall be arranged in an orderly manner. Examples include stacking, shelving, etc. A ‘pile’ of products is not considered an orderly manner.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)