In addition to the requirements applicable to such uses within the districts where such are permitted, the following requirements and regulations shall be complied with.
(A) Storage.
(1) Vessels and vessel trailers may be stored in a boat storage facility.
(2) Recreational vehicles may be stored in a boat storage facility as long as the number of recreational vehicles stored does not exceed 25% of the total number of storage spaces in the storage area.
(3) A boat storage facility may consist of enclosed storage structures or outdoor storage areas, or both. The location of all storage structures and storage areas must be specified on the plot plan or site development plan. The plot plan or site development plan must indicate the maximum number of storage spaces for vessels, vessel trailers, and recreational vehicles, and must specify the percentage of parcel area to be devoted to the storage of vessels, vessel trailers, and recreational vehicles.
(4) Enclosed storage structures.
(a) Vessels, vessel trailers, and recreational vehicles may be stored in an enclosed or covered structure, but only in an area designated for a storage structure on an approved plot plan or site development plan.
(b) A storage structure may be in the form of a canopy system.
(c) Prefabricated shipping or cargo containers may not be used as storage units.
(d) Storage structure drawings must be provided with the land use permit application.
(5) Outdoor storage areas.
(a) Vessels, vessel trailers, and recreational vehicles may be stored outdoors in areas designated for outdoor storage on an approved plot plan or site development plan.
(b) Outdoor storage areas must be screened by natural buffers, planted landscape areas, or walls or fences.
(c) Outdoor storage is prohibited within all setback areas.
(d) Outdoor storage areas must be clearly indicated on the site plan or site development plan.
(B) Access, interior circulation, parking, and loading areas.
(1) One defined point of vehicular ingress and egress must be provided onto each street or highway adjoining the facility. Each defined point of vehicular ingress and egress must conform to the standards and requirements of the Public Works Department and the fire district having jurisdiction. The site must be designed to provide easy access for emergency service vehicles.
(2) The following access and interior circulation standards apply:
(a) At least 40 feet of unobstructed driveway depth must be provided from an adjoining street or highway to the storage facility's primary access gate or principal entry point.
(b) Any interior driveway providing access to storage areas on both sides of that driveway must be at least 36 feet wide, except the Zoning Administrator may authorize a width of less than 36 feet if the reduced width is necessary because of the irregular shape or configuration of the lot or parcel. No interior driveway may be less than 20 feet wide.
(c) Any interior driveway providing access to storage areas on only one side of that driveway must be at least 20 feet wide.
(3) One standard parking space for each 2,000 square feet of gross building storage floor area must be provided. Parking spaces may not obstruct any driveways or adversely affect vehicular ingress and egress to and from the facility. Storage spaces in approved outdoor storage areas do not qualify as required parking spaces.
(4) The boat storage facility must be designed to allow loading and unloading to occur exclusively on-site. The following parking and loading area standards apply:
(a) One exclusive use loading area must be located in front of each ground level storage unit, if the storage unit is located in a storage structure and has a roll-up door. These exclusive use loading areas do not qualify as required parking spaces.
(b) Common loading areas must be provided in an amount sufficient to serve the users of all interior storage units. Common loading areas must be designed to prevent obstruction of driveways.
(c) Adequate queuing space must be provided on site to prevent vehicles from using adjacent streets or highways for maneuvering. Streets and highways may not be used for queuing.
(C) Outdoor lighting.
(1) Outdoor lighting must be shielded to direct light and glare only onto storage areas. Lighting and glare must be deflected, shaded and focused away from all adjoining properties.
(2) Outdoor lighting must not exceed an intensity of one foot-candle of light throughout the facility.
(3) All outdoor lighting must be clearly depicted on the plot plan or site development plan.
(Ord. O-2021-037, passed 8-24-21)