§ 17.50.180. Outdoor Display, Storage, and Seasonal Sales

A.

Outdoor display and storage.  

1.

Where allowed. Outdoor display and storage of equipment, materials, merchandise, and storage bins may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval in the OS and PS zoning districts and are allowed by right in the CD, CG, and CL zoning districts.

2.

Standards. Where allowed, outdoor display and storage of equipment, materials, merchandise, or storage bins shall be in compliance with the following standards:

a.

Screening. Except for the land uses listed in Subparagraph d. (Exceptions to screening requirements), below, outdoor display and storage (including bins) areas shall be screened from view of public rights-of-way (not including freeways) and from adjacent residentially zoned property by a solid masonry wall or concrete fence. The height of the wall or fence shall be the maximum allowed by the applicable zoning district.

b.

Limitation on display and storage areas.  

(1)

An outdoor storage area shall not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the site except where landscaping is provided in addition to the required setbacks in compliance with Subparagraph (2) below.

(2)

The additional landscaping shall be equal to at least 10 percent of the area of storage that is over the 50 percent of total site area, and shall be located on the outside of the required solid masonry screening wall(s).

(3)

The Zoning Administrator shall determine the location and distribution of the additional landscaping in order to ensure that the landscaping reduces the impact of the solid masonry wall(s).

(4)

No outdoor display or storage of equipment, materials, merchandise, or storage bins shall be located within a parking space or parking lot.

c.

Height of stored materials. If visible from the public right-of-way, the height of equipment, materials, merchandise, or storage bins stored or displayed shall not exceed the height of the screening wall or fence.

d.

Exceptions to screening requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subsection, outdoor display and storage shall be allowed only in conjunction with the following land uses in zoning districts where these land uses are allowed.

(1)

Nurseries and commercial growing grounds; provided the outdoor display and storage is limited to plants only;

(2)

Vehicle services - sales and leasing; provided the outdoor display and storage is limited to passenger vehicles offered for sale or rent; and

(3)

Farmers' markets.

3.

Special standards for the outdoor display of merchandise. The outdoor display of merchandise shall be allowed in the CD, CG, CL, and IG zoning districts in compliance with the following additional standards:

a.

The merchandise shall:

(1)

Not be located on the public right-of-way (including sidewalks); and

(2)

Be brought in only during hours that the business is not open.

b.

The sale of the merchandise shall be associated with a specific business located on the subject site.

c.

The outdoor display shall not:

(1)

Be located in the parking lot or in a landscaped area; and

(2)

Cover more than 50 percent of the structure's frontage.

d.

No temporary signs (except price signs) shall be displayed.

4.

Special standards for the outdoor storage of materials. The outdoor storage of materials shall be allowed in the CD, CG, and IG zoning districts in compliance with the following additional standards:

a.

The storage area shall be located to the rear of the lot and shall be screened by a solid masonry wall with a stucco finish if it faces a street;

b.

The wall shall not exceed six feet in height and shall be located outside of any required setback areas; and

c.

The outdoor storage area shall not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the site unless additional landscaping is provided in compliance with Subparagraph 2. b., above.

B.

Storage of junk materials, goods, wares, or merchandise.  

1.

Junk materials prohibited. No junk materials, goods, merchandise, or wares shall be stored or collected in any residential zoning district.

2.

Building materials allowed. Building materials to be used in the construction of any structure in any zoning district may be temporarily stored on the premises where the structure is to be built or renovated for not to exceed 60 days in advance of the commencement date of construction. In the event of any failure to proceed promptly with construction, the City shall serve written notice upon the owner requiring the removal of the building materials. A site may temporarily store construction equipment intended for off-site construction for a 60-day period only. A site may be used more than once or the 60-day limit may be extended upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit granted in compliance with Section 17.61.050. Before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or a temporary Certificate of Occupancy, all building materials shall be removed from the subject lot.

C.

Seasonal merchandise sales. Seasonal merchandise sales shall be conducted in compliance with the following standards.

1.

Duration. The maximum duration of seasonal merchandise sales shall be 45 days at one location.

2.

Hours of operation. Seasonal merchandise sales shall be allowed on a daily basis and may operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

3.

Parking. Parking at a ratio of one space for each 2,000 square feet of lot area used for seasonal merchandise sales shall be provided.

4.

Temporary structures and signs. Temporary structures and signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.

5.

Site cleanup. After the seasonal merchandise sales event is completed or after 45 days from the initial occupancy of the site, whichever first occurs, all associated structures and trash shall be removed from the site within 24 hours.

6.

Temporary Use Permit required. A Temporary Use Permit, issued in compliance with Section 17.61.040, shall be required if any of the above standards are not met.