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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 states that the outdoor storage will consists of flat bed and box truck parking, a waste oil storage tank, vehicles awaiting repair and miscellaneous scrap metal and auto parts stored in waste containers. 6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply: No shipping containers are identified in the application. i. Containers shall be those manufactured expressly for the purpose of storing and/or shipping materials. ii. No container, for the purpose of this ordinance, shall be greater than 40 feet in length. iii. No more than four (4) such containers may be utilized on any one property. iv. There shall be no storage of hazardous materials, as defined by the zoning ordinance Section 902, 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 ten (10) 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 all the storage components. 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 site plan does not detail the layout of the storage in terms of height. 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 plan does not detail screening -this should be verified and added to fhe site plan. 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.E (Fence section). See Comment No. 9. 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. The site plan does not detail the location of waste containers -this requirement shall be a condition of approval. 12. The storage area shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other material approved by the City Council. The storage area is primarily gravel, which has been approved in other similar permits. 3