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1. Within Enclosed Structure: The following storage shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure: a. Inoperative equipment, with "inoperative" being interpreted to mean a state of malfunction, physical deterioration or some other physical condition rendering the equipment incapable of being properly utilized for its intended purpose and in need of repairs, disposal or replacement. b. Inoperative vehicles, with "inoperative" being interpreted to mean a state of malfunction, deterioration or other physical condition rendering the vehicle incapable of movement under its own power. Such vehicles would include those involved in accidents, awaiting engine repairs, in need of body repair or painting and similar conditions. 2. Within Solid Opaque Wall Or Fence: The following storage shall be conducted wholly within an area enclosed by a solid opaque wall or fence no less than eight feet (8') in height and only in a I -2 General Industrial District: a. Building materials and lumber sales. b. Areas used for rental yards. c. Machinery sales, and bulk firewood sales. d. Dirt, sand, gravel and rock sales. e. Heavy equipment sales. (Ord. 537, 5 -8 -1967) f. Construction equipment. (1990 Code) Shoreview — I, Industrial District (7) Storage. (a) All materials, supplies, finished or semi - finished products and equipment shall be stored within a completely enclosed building in the Industrial District unless a Conditional Use Permit for an outside storage area has been obtained. (b) Outdoor storage areas shall be screened to minimize the visual impact of the area in accordance with the following requirements: (i) The screening materials shall consist of both deciduous and coniferous vegetation species, attractive low or no maintenance fencing with an opaquing material, landscaped berm, brick or masonry wall, or any combination of these items. Fencing and walls shall not exceed eight feet in height. All screening materials shall be maintained so that dust and other wind blown materials that originate on the site remain on the site as far as practical. (ii) All landscape materials shall comply with the minimum standards set forth in Section 206.010 (Landscape and Screening). The City Forester shall approve the species mix, height, and density of plantings on the basis of year - around screening needs. (iii)The materials and equipment within outdoor storage facilities and truck terminals that are located adjacent to street or highway rightof -way shall be completely screened from view from the right -of -way. If a fence or wall is use for screening along a right -of -way or private road that serves more than one property, shrubbery and trees shall be planted to enhance the aesthetics of the fence as viewed from the roadway. (iv) The materials and equipment within an outdoor storage area and truck terminals that are located adjacent to property that is not zoned for Industrial uses shall be completely screened from view from the adjoining non - industrial property. (v) Industrial uses requiring bulk exterior storage of hazardous materials will not be allowed on wet or very wet soils, very shallow soils or soils with very high or high permeability areas. (vi) Trucks and /or trailers used to transport materials and supplies to and from the premises are permitted for a period not to exceed three (3) days. Trucks and /or trailers used for storage purposes are not permitted. Vadnais Heights — Industrial District (conflicting code sections): -5-