1060.010: - EXTERIOR STORAGE — Corcoran Zoning Code

Subd. 1. Outside Storage. As otherwise regulated, all outdoor storage is prohibited except:

A. Clothes line poles and wires.
B. Swings, slides and other play equipment.
C. Outdoor furniture and lawn and garden equipment.
D. Agricultural equipment and materials, if these are used on the premises within a period of 12 months. Except that Agricultural uses as defined by the City Code are exempt from this requirement.

Subd. 2. Storage of Vehicles.

A. Except where otherwise allowed as exterior storage or in a zoning district, trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds or more, or greater than 30 feet in length, as well as contracting or excavating equipment, storage trailers, and mobile storage compartments shall not be parked, stored or otherwise located on any property within the City unless being used in conjunction with a temporary service benefiting the premises.
B. Parking of Commercial Vehicles. In the commercial or business park zoning districts, up to 3 commercial vehicles such as delivery and service trucks up to 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be parked without screening if such vehicles relate to the principal use. Construction equipment, trailers, and vehicles over 12,000 pounds GVWR shall require screening in compliance with this Chapter.
C. Vehicles shall be parked or stored in compliance with Chapter 80 of this Code.
D. All materials stored outside in violation of the City Ordinances are considered refuse or junk and shall be disposed of pursuant to City regulations.
E. No motor vehicle repair work of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with exposed offstreet parking facilities, except for minor repairs of vehicles owned by the occupant or resident of the principal use for which the parking space is intended. No exterior storage of car parts is allowed at any time.

Subd. 3. Non-Residential Zoning Districts.

A. Outside Storage/Display. Exterior storage and display shall be governed by the respective zoning district in which such use is located.
B. Additional Standards. All exterior storage shall be located in the rear or side yard and shall be screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and public streets except for the following:
1. Merchandise being displayed for sale in accordance with zoning district requirements.
2. Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises.

Subd. 4. All Zoning Districts.

Except for temporary construction trailers and mobile services operated by public service agencies (i.e., bookmobile, bloodmobiles, etc.) as allowed by the City, and trailers parked in a designated and improved loading area, no vehicle may be used for office, business, industrial manufacturing, testing, or storage of items used with or in a business, commercial or industrial enterprise, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.

d mobile services operated by public service agencies (i.e., bookmobile, bloodmobiles, etc.) as allowed by the City, and trailers parked in a designated and improved loading area, no vehicle may be used for office, business, industrial manufacturing, testing, or storage of items used with or in a business, commercial or industrial enterprise, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.

B. The City Council may order the owner of any property to cease or modify open storage uses including existing uses, provided it is found that such use constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare.