(A) In all residential districts, all personal property shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: laundry drying and recreational equipment, home heating fuel tanks, stacked firewood, construction and landscaping materials, and equipment currently (within a 12-month period) being used on the premises, off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks
(B) In non-residential districts, all exterior storage shall be screened. The exceptions are:
(1) Merchandise being displayed for sale;
(2) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises;
(3) Merchandise located on service station pump islands.
(C) In non-residential districts, up to three commercial vehicles such as delivery and service trucks up to 11,075 pounds of gross weight may be parked without screening if the vehicles relate to the principle use. Construction equipment, trailers and vehicles over 11,075 pounds shall require screening.
(D) In all districts, the City Council may order the owner of any property to cease or modify open storage uses including existing uses, providing it is found that the use constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare.
(Ord. passed 2-29-1996)