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6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply: The previous CUP did not allow for storage or shipping containers and tlae applicant is not proposing the addition of any. 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 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. City staff feels this site plmr (not the existing site utilization) complies witJz this provision. 8. Except for• construction equipment which is stored or parked in its most compact condition, outdoor storage may not exceed eight (8) feet iu height as measured from the ground on which it is located. Although the applicant does not indicate on the site plan what will be stored, staff is• not aware of any equipment/materials that will exceed this height requirement. This PUD amendment does not enable materials higher than eight (8) feet. 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 permit approver! in 2000 recommended the outdoor storage be screened by wood fencing, btd fencing was never i~nsta[[erl. The applicant does indicate on the site plan screening would be installed, if required. City staff is requiring screening and recommending tlce applicant be allowed to encroach into the required side yawl along the north side of the property where outdoor storage is indicated on the site plan. 10. Screening shall consist of masonry walls or fencing constructed of wood or vinyl, as well as landscaping. Metal fencing maybe used where landscaping provides a complete year-round screen and is irrigated to ensure survivability in compliance with Section 903.020.F (Fence section). Tlae applicant does not specify in their application what type of screening will be used. However, the PUD permit approved in 2000 required wood fencing. City staff does not feel metal fencing will: landscaping is appropriate given their need to access these storage areas. As a result, eiry staff recommends virryl or wood fencing be required. 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 applicant does not specify on the plan where