A. Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to new development and expansions of existing spaces as described below:
1. Expansion of a structure or use beyond twenty percent (20%) requires that the entire site must be compliant with the standards herein.
2. If the expansion is less than twenty percent (20%), then only the expanded part of the use, building or site must be compliant with these standards.
3. If only the site, and not the use or building, is expanded by more than twenty percent (20%), then only the site must be compliant with these standards.
4. Automobile sales are exempt from the standards of this section; provided, however, that no more than one (1) vehicle may be offered for sale on a property containing a residential use for more than four (4) consecutive weeks each calendar year.
B. Display Area. Outdoor display areas shall adhere to the following standards:
Standards
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Size | Outdoor sales display areas may not exceed thirty percent (30%) of a yard which is located adjacent to a right-of-way and must be directly adjacent to the primary structure. |
Landscaping and Screening | A landscaped strip five feet (5') in width shall be maintained at the periphery of the outdoor storage area with at least two (2) rows of plantings in a staggered form at seven foot (7') planting intervals so as to provide room for the planting to grow and spread while also providing adequate screening. |
Lighting | Any lighting used to illuminate an outdoor sales display area shall be full cutoff and directed to not illuminate surrounding properties. |
Materials | Outdoor storage areas shall be paved with pervious pavers, asphalt or cement. The outdoor storage or display of merchandise, inventory or materials shall not include the use of banners, pennants or strings of pennants. |
Location | The outdoor storage or display of merchandise, inventory or materials shall not interfere with parking or the safe and unobstructed use of vehicular or pedestrian access ways or walkways. |
Screening | All outdoor storage shall be screened from adjacent uses with a wooden or stone fence, or an opaque wall of shrubs the greater of six feet (6') in height or one-half the height of the equipment being screened. This includes outdoor storage facilities and any stored vehicles or equipment being serviced. |
(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)