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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. As noted, a portion of the property is proposed to be used by On -Site Sanitation under an Interim Use Permit. That request is further considered below. 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 storage would consist primarily of sanitation equipment belonging to On -Site Sanitation. The owner (War -Ron) would have a small amount of personal equipment as well. 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 any changes to the proposed layout of the storage. As evident from the aerial photo, equipment is stored to the rear of the property to a depth of about 110 feet without circulation or access lanes. As has been noted in other applications, the fire department prefers 20 foot lanes where possible. 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. This condition appears to be met. 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. There is a fenced in storage area to the west of the building that is enclosed by a chain link fence but not screened. Landscaping will need to be added to meet the screening requirement. 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 2