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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: [no storage containers are proposed] 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 u~ 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. 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-round screen 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 ontainers shall be stored within a screened enclosure within the rear yard of the property. 11. The storage area shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other material approved by the City Council. 12. The storage area shall not occupy any spade required for conformity to the parking regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The property, including buildings and exterior site areas, shall comply with all applicable fire codes. 14. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residential uses, and shall be in compliance with Section 903.020.I of the Zoning Ordinance. 15. All other provisions and requirements as deemed necessary by the City Council. 16. The applicant complies with the provisions of Section 921 of the Zoning Ordinance. The application appears to comply with each of these terms. It will be necessary to complete an inspection by the Fire Inspector to verify compliance with the Fire Code requirements. As noted in the applicant's submission, they are seeking a "waiver" or variance from the requirement that the storage area be "fully screened" by allowing the gate that gives access to the sales and storage area to remain as untreated chain link fencing. It is planning staff's opinion that no variance is necessary, as the gate area provides views