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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. The applicant has indicated that the use of the storage area will be for operable automobiles that are in the process of, or awaiting, service, with some insurance totaled vehicles awaiting removal by the insurance companies, covered tire storage, and waste handling receptacles which are property of tlxe sole building tenant. 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. The applicant proposes to store tires in an "enclosure" until such time as they are picked up and removed from the site. The applicant does not indicate the method of "enclosure" except to identify it as "covered". A small accessory building or container would be required for fire storage to meet the terms of this section. Tl:is should be identified by the applicant. 6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply. No shipping containers are identified in the application. 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. The site plan does not detail the layout of the storage - this requirement shall be a condition of approval. The applicant should designate a fire lane on the site plan in which storage is not permitted. 8. 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. This requirement is met. 9. 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. The applicant is proposing additional landscaping in the front yard, including plantings that would screen the metal recycling container in the side yard. It appears that the requirements of this clause is met.. 10. 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-round screen and is irrigated to ensure survivability in compliance with Section 903.020.F (Fence section). See comment for Item 9 above. 11. 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. Waste material is to be stored in the recycling 2