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and public street on a corner lot. All of the storage area is behind the rear building line. 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 not indicated the use or allocation of the storage area. 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 has not provided detail about the storage, other than to indicate that it will consist of "vehicles, equipment, and job materials ". 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 he 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 the storage — this requirement shall be a condition of approval. Staff would also note a previous concern from the fire department relating to this width, suggesting that 20 feet be used as the standard. 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 — this requirement shall be a condition of approval. 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. Screening and landscaping have not been indicated on the plan, however, the building will screen the majority of the rear yard from the street, and the remaining fence portion is shown as gates.