New outdoor storage is prohibited except as provided in this section.
A. Limitations: The following standards apply to exterior storage, unless otherwise specifically permitted:
1. Agricultural (A) district: Outdoor storage is permitted only on farmsteads and must be related to a home business or permitted commercial activity. The area shall be screened by a hedge or fence from residential neighbors within one hundred fifty feet (150') and from public streets. The storage area shall occupy no more than one percent (1%) of the property or twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, whichever is less.
2. Commercial general (CG) and commercial interchange (CI) districts:
a. Storage is limited to goods actually sold on the premises of the occupancy.
b. Outdoor storage area is limited to five percent (5%) of the building's floor area.
c. Storage areas shall be designed to blend with the building facade and screened with a wall in the same architectural materials as the building.
3. Industrial (I) district:
a. Storage is limited to materials used in manufacturing on the site or to finished or partially finished goods after manufacture on the site. Cargo in transit and cargo containers are regulated by section 8-2-5-20, "Outdoor Cargo Container Storage And Handling Facilities", of this chapter.
b. If located within five hundred feet (500') from a property line, the outdoor storage area shall be screened from the street by the building. Where this is not achieved, then it shall be fully screened with landscaping.
c. The storage area shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the building area unless a special use permit is obtained. Required screening for a special use may include, but is not limited to, opaque landscaping or screening as described below.
B. Screening:
1. Except in the industrial (I) district, all exterior or outdoor storage shall be enclosed by a wall, berm, or opaque fence of sufficient height to fully screen the stored materials from public view.
2. If a fence, rather than a solid wall, is used, then shrubs shall be planted outside the fence at a maximum of thirty six inches (36") on center around the entire periphery of the storage area. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)