Outdoor storage yards may be permitted in certain districts, as specified in this chapter, subject to the following.
(A) The site plan shall detail the location and type of equipment or materials proposed to be stored in the outdoor storage yards. Anticipated duration of storage of specified materials, height and extent of area covered by materials shall also be indicated on the site plan.
(B) All vehicular use areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. Areas used exclusively for storage may be gravel or crushed stone surface, as approved by the Planning Commission. All proposed surface areas shall be detailed on the site plan.
(C) All lighting shall be shielded downward and away from adjacent properties and right-of-way. All lighting locations shall be noted on the site plan.
(D) The storage yard shall be screened on all sides by a landform buffer strip, buffer strip or screen wall/fence and adjacent greenbelt in conformance with §§ 153.173 and 153.177. The Planning Commission may require additional screening or landscaping where the Planning Commission determines that it is necessary to prevent negative impacts on adjacent land uses.
(E) No storage area shall be located within 20 feet of any property line. Stored material shall not exceed eight feet in height within 50 feet of any property line.
(F) The Planning Commission and Township Board may request review and comment on the proposed outdoor storage yard from the Fire Marshal and the State Department of Environmental Quality where the materials proposed to be stored may pose an environmental or safety hazard.
(G) The Planning Commission shall review the site one year from approval to ensure compliance with this section and the special land use permit.
(H) Public address systems are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999