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4. The storage is utilized solely by those tenants of the principal building in an amount proportionate to each tenant's occupancy of said principal building. 5. The outdoor storage of equipment or materials, as defined by this Ordinance, must be capable of moving under its own power, stored on a trailer, stored within weather-proof containers, or other storage arrangements as approved by the City Council. Storage of any material directly on the ground when the dimensions of such item are less than three (3) feet in width, length, and height, shall be prohibited wherever the City Council determines that reasonable alternatives exist consistent with this section. 6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply: a. Containers shall be those manufactured expressly for the purpose of storing and/or shipping materials, b. No container, for the purpose of this ordinance, shall be greater than forty (40) feet in length, eight (8) feet in width, or eight and one half (8.5) feet in height. c. No more than one (1) such container may be allowed for each seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of lot area. d. Containers shall not be stacked or arranged to exceed the eight and one- half (8.5) foot height. e. Containers shall be painted to match or be complementary in color to the principal building, and shall be maintained to avoid rusting or other visible deterioration of the container. f. There shall be no storage of hazardous materials, as defined by the zoning ordinance Section 902 of this Ordinance, within any such container, 7, Outdoor storage areas must be kept in an orderly condition, permitting vehicular access to all materials or equipment. Lanes at least twenty (20) feet in width shall be required to meet this standard. No portion of the outdoor storage shall be more than fifty (50) feet from any access lane or other drive aisle, nor shall it block access to hydrants, fire sprinklers, or other fire-fighting equipment. Except for construction equipment which is stored or parked in its most compact condition, outdoor storage may not exceed eight (8) feet in height as measured from the ground on which it is located, 8. The storage area shall be fenced and fully screened from adjoining non - industrial property, park and trail areas, and public right of way, Where properly fenced and screened, outdoor storage may encroach into the required side or rear yard setback area. Gates may be excluded from this screening requirement as provided for in Section 903.020.0.6, 9. Screening shall consist of masonry walls or fencing constructed of wood or vinyl, as well as landscaping. Metal fencing may be used where landscaping provides a complete year-roundscreen and is irrigated to ensure survivability in compliance with Section 903.020.F (Fences) of this Ordinance. 10. Waste or recyclable material shall be contained in a refuse container. All such containers shall be stored within a screened enclosure within the rear yard of the property.