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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 that paved surface. The amendment defines what can happen in a side yard as follows: o Storage or parking closer than 10 feet from the property line may be no greater than 6 feet in height — this would accommodate nearly all passenger vehicles and light trucks as well as storage of residential items up to that heights; o Storage of materials or equipment that are not passenger vehicles or light trucks in this area (up to 3 feet from the property line) must be screened and landscaped; o Storage of vehicles (such as recreational vehicles) that exceed 6 feet in height must meet the required 10 foot setback. The Planner indicated that the idea behind the amendment is to clearly define the storage and parking allowances within a side yard and the varying requirements depending on setback and height. Montour asked the type of storage that occurs in side yards. The Planner indicated that items such as lumber, patio furniture, grills, utility trailers, etc. Montour asked what category a pop -up camper would fall. The Planner indicated that it would be an RV. Keis asked if boats and snowmobile trailers would have to be screened. The Planner indicated that anything under 6 feet in height that is not a vehicle or light truck and is parked in the side yard up to 3 feet from the property line would have to be screened. If stored 10 feet from the property line, screening is not necessary. Anything over 6 feet would have to meet the 10 foot setback requirement. Keis pointed out that these items could be stored in the back yard and not screened as long as the 10 foot setback is met. The City Administrator noted Section 903.020.D. talks about uses and equipment and suggested that this section should be reviewed to determine if an amendment is necessary. "fhe City Planner suggested that he do some additional review to determine what cross - references are necessary as part of the proposed Zoning Code Amendment. He requested this matter be tabled until the November 28°i Council meeting. The City Administrator pointed out the discussion at the Planning Commission about whether or not the City receives complaints about this type of parking /storage. The Administrator reported that complaints are received and in most cases it is a non- issue. However, there are times when this parking and storage in side yards becomes a large issue. The Administrator felt the Ordinance Amendment was necessary to provide for more clarity and consistency. 8