A. Refuse: The open storage of refuse, scrap, or building debris is prohibited in all zoning districts. All such material shall be kept in enclosed containers while awaiting removal and stored as follows:
1. In residential districts: All containers shall be in conformance with this code's restrictions on refuse removal and shall be kept to the rear or side of the principal structure or within a garage or accessory structure, except at those times designated for removal.
2. In nonresidential districts:
a. Location: All containers shall be in conformance with this code's restrictions pertaining to refuse removal. Such containers shall be stored in a neat and orderly fashion and properly secured so as not to interfere with or be hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
b. Screening: All refuse containers shall be fully enclosed by a screening fence or densely landscaped screening of a height sufficient to screen such containers from view from adjoining properties and public or private ways.
B. Building Materials: The storage of building materials and equipment shall be allowed only on a lot where a building permit has been lawfully issued by the community development director. Such materials and equipment shall be stored in a neat and orderly fashion, and shall be removed as soon as they are no longer required for the permitted construction.
C. Disabled Motor Vehicles:
1. In Residential Districts: Disabled or damaged motor vehicles may be stored in the open within a required front yard in a residential district for a period not to exceed seven (7) days. Major repairs shall not be made on such vehicles except within a garage or accessory structure.
2. In Nonresidential Districts: Disabled or damaged motor vehicles awaiting or under repair may be stored in the open in a nonresidential district only on a lot where such storage and repair is customary in the operation of a lawfully established principal use. Such vehicles shall be removed or placed within an enclosed structure within thirty (30) days. (Ord. 2009-34, 12-3-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)