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small amount of encroachment into flzese areas -the plan should be revised to eliminate storage in these areas. The City could require, under the terms of the new CUP, fhat the fence be moved to meet the storage area setback if consulered necessary for enforcement. 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, restoration or service. Only tenants of the building are identified as potential users of the outdoor storage areas. 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 indicates that storage will consist entirely of complete vehicles that will meet these conditions. 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 shows the layout of the storage, although fire lanes are not specifically identified. The applicant should designate afire 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. The applicant indicates that they will have some Recreational Vehicles (not construction equipment) that will exceed the eiglat foot height [imitation, and are seeking a variance from this provision. A discussion of the variance criteria is provided following tleis section. 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 states that the storage areas are screened by existing chain link fence with slats, and suggests that additional landscaping should not be required, or is not practical. A variance is being sought from this requirement, discussed below. I0. 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.