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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. All of the storage is used by the sole occupants of the site — On-Site Air Temp. 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 consists of materials stored within shipping containers. 6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply: The applicant is requesting that 5% of the lot be allowed for storage of containers — their current 8 containers occupy approximately 3.7% of the lot. 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 storage area is within the rear circulation area and is easily accessible. 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 containers meet this condition. 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. Only a portion of one of the containers is visible front Woodlyn Avenue. The applicants have suggested that the containers could be painted to match the building in an effort to further camouflage the limited view of the area. 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.F (Fence section). The screening is provided by landscaping materials and the building.