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§ 33-571. Accessory outdoor storage requirements.

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A plot plan application pursuant to Article 61, Division 8 of this chapter, shall be required to determine conformance with the outdoor storage requirements of this section. Except as otherwise exempted, outdoor storage is defined as the keeping in an unenclosed area of any components, products, debris, material, merchandise, equipment, vehicles, and trailers. Fleet/ company vehicles, equipment attached to fleet/company vehicles, short-term customer and staff parking, and approved trash enclosures shall not be considered outdoor storage.

  • (a) M-2 zone.

    • (1) Outdoor storage areas must be screened on the perimeter with a minimum six foot high solid fence, wall, or chain link fence with redwood slats (existing six foot screens are adequate). Outdoor storage may extend above the height of the fencing.

    • (2) Shrubs, hedges (minimum five gallon), and large trees (minimum 15 gallon) with thick, broad canopies must be installed in front of all screen fencing on the visible exterior sides which abut a public right-of-way to soften the visual impacts of the fencing and to further screen the outdoor storage areas. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a flourishing manner which shall be defined as the ongoing preservation of the approved type and number of landscape materials in a well-maintained state.

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  • (3) No outdoor storage shall be permitted until the six foot perimeter fences and landscaping are installed.

  • (4) The outdoor storage material must be stored in an orderly manner such that fire codes are met (i.e., access lanes) and access to all areas of the yard is possible.

  • (5) Outdoor mechanical repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles are allowed within the outdoor storage areas of the M-2 zone.

  • (b) M-1 Zone.

    • (1) Outdoor storage in the M-1 zone is allowed as an accessory use to the main operation. The materials stored outdoors may be utilized for manufacturing and operations occurring only within an enclosed building. Utilization of the outdoor storage area for manufacturing and operations is not permitted.

    • (2) The outdoor storage area shall be located so as to minimize views from adjacent public rights-of-way, residential development. or zones, and adjacent developments. Where possible, they should be located behind buildings, away from streets, and obscured from public view from driveways.

    • (3) Outdoor storage areas must be screened on all sides with a minimum six foot high solid fence, wall, or chain link fence with redwood slats.

  • (4) Shrubs, hedges (minimum five gallon), and large trees (minimum 15 gallon) with thick, broad canopies must be installed within a minimum five foot-wide planting strip in front of all screen fencing on the visible exterior sides which abut a public right-of-way to soften the visual impacts of the fencing and to further screen the outdoor storage areas. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a flourishing manner which shall be defined as the ongoing preservation of the approved type and number of landscape materials in a well-maintained state.

    • (5) The outdoor storage material may not extend above the height of the fencing.

    • (6) The outdoor storage material must be stored in an orderly manner such that fire codes are met (i.e., access lanes) and access to all areas of the yard is possible.

    • (7) No outdoor storage shall be permitted until the perimeter screen fences and landscaping are installed, with the exception of company vehicles.

    • (8) No outdoor mechanical repair of equipment or vehicles shall be allowed within the outdoor storage areas in the M-1 zone. Except for approved specialized retail sales pursuant to section 33-566 and loading and unloading activities associated with an otherwise permitted use, all activities including manufacturing, assembly, repair, and sales shall occur within fully enclosed buildings. Other outside activities may only be permitted pursuant to a conditional use permit.

  • (c) I-O and I-P Zones. All permitted uses except parking, loading and fleet storage (I-P zone only) shall be conducted entirely within completely enclosed buildings. No outside storage will be allowed except for small vehicles used in conjunction with the business. All storage and equipment must be completely enclosed within the primary building or a structure that is consistent with the design, materials, color, etc., of the primary building(s).

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  • (d) Special Circumstances (M-2 and M-1 Zones). Within the M-2 and M-1 zones, unusual topographic circumstances may warrant exceptions to the outdoor storage screening requirements. The following diagrams delineate the screening locations and wall heights in conjunction with slopes on a property. The director may, on a case-by-case basis, modify or waive screening based upon the topography and visual impacts associated with the specific situation. In general, screening should be placed at a height and location where it will most effectively reduce the visual impacts of outdoor storage areas upon public streets and adjacent properties.

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§ 33-573

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  • (Ord. No. 94-37, § 1, 11-9-94; Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. ▸ Division 1 — Generally
    Overview
    1. § 11-53. Created and established.
    2. § 11-54. Purpose.
    3. § 11-55. Membership.
    4. § 11-56. Members in classified service and subject to civil se…
    5. § 11-57. Personnel to obey fire chief and rules and regulation…
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    7. § 11-64. Qualifications.
    8. § 11-65. Status of employment.
    9. § 11-66. General authority.
    10. § 11-67. To perform duties prescribed by city manager.
    11. § 11-68. To aid enforcement of ordinances, report violations.
    12. § 11-69. Duty to promulgate and enforce rules, regulations for…
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    14. § 11-71. Right of entry to make inspections.
    15. § 11-72. Duty to investigate fires, maintain records.
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    20. § 11-77. Duty to recommend disciplinary action.
    21. § 11-78. Duty to make reports; contents.
    22. § 11-79. To submit annual budget.
    23. Chapter 20
    24. Chapter 32
    25. ▸ Chapter 33
      Overview
      1. § 33-1313. Penalty provisions.
      2. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
      3. Article 2 — OPEN SPACE AND HAZARDOUS LANDS GENERALLY
      4. Article 3 — OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
      5. Article 4 — FLOOD PLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
      6. Article 5 — OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      7. Article 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
      8. Article 9 — ANIMAL OVERLAY (AO) ZONE
      9. Article 11 — (RESERVED)
      10. Article 13 — (RESERVED)
      11. Article 16 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
      12. Article 18 — SPECIFIC PLAN (S-P) ZONE
      13. Article 19 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE
      14. Article 24 — (RESERVED)
      15. Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL Z…
      16. ▸ Article 26 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
        Overview
        1. § 33-560. Purpose of this chapter.
        2. § 33-561. Purpose of individual industrial zones.
        3. § 33-564 in nature. The zone is also intended to promote an at…
        4. § 33-562. Plot plan review required.
        5. § 33-563. General plan compatibility.
        6. § 33-564. Land uses.
        7. § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 619] intentionally omitted <==
        8. § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 228] intentionally omitted <==
        9. § 33-565. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
        10. § 33-565 ==> picture [400 x 301] intentionally omitted <==
        11. § 33-566 within any industrial building complex, regardless of…
        12. § 33-566. Specialized retail uses.
        13. § 33-567. (Reserved)
        14. § 33-568. Prohibited uses.
        15. § 33-569. Development standards.
        16. § 33-570 ==> picture [424 x 313] intentionally omitted <==
        17. § 33-570. Performance standards.
        18. § 33-571 to city standards. Metal roofs shall be painted with …
        19. § 33-571. Accessory outdoor storage requirements.
        20. § 33-572. Trash storage.
        21. § 33-573. Specific development standards for I-P zone.
        22. § 33-574. Nonconforming sites, structures and uses.
        23. § 33-575 - (a) Nonconforming Sites or Structures.
        24. § 33-575. (Reserved)
        25. § 33-576. Animal boarding and day care.
      17. Article 27 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY
      18. Article 30 — HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OVERLAY (H-C-O) ZONE
      19. Article 31 — SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (S-T-P) OVERLAY ZONE
      20. Article 32 — BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES
      21. Article 33 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
      22. Article 34 — COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
      23. Article 35 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
      24. Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS
      25. Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
      26. Article 38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
      27. Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      28. Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
      29. Article 41 — SENIOR HOUSING
      30. Article 42 — ADULT BUSINESSES
      31. Article 43 — ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
      32. Article 44 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
      33. Article 45 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
      34. Article 46 — TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
      35. Article 47 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
      36. Article 48 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
      37. Article 49 — AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT PRO…
      38. Article 52 — FREEWAY SIGN CONTROL
      39. Article 55 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
      40. Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      41. Article 57 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
      42. Article 58 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  5. Division 1
  6. Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
  7. Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
  8. Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
  9. Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
  10. Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
  11. Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
  12. Division 8 — Plot Plans
  13. Division 9 — Zoning Administrator

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