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4. The storage is utilized solely by those tenants of the principal building in an amount <br />proportionate to each tenant's occupancy of said principal building. <br />5. The outdoor storage of equipment or materials, as defined by this Ordinance, must be <br />capable of moving under its own power, stored on a trailer, stored within weather-proof <br />containers, or other storage arrangements as approved by the City Council. Storage of <br />any material directly on the ground when the dimensions of such item are less than three <br />(3) feet in width, length, and height, shall be prohibited wherever the City Council <br />determines that reasonable alternatives exist consistent with this section. <br />6. When storage or shipping containers are utilized, the following regulations shall apply: <br />a. Containers shall be those manufactured expressly for the purpose of storing <br />and/or shipping materials. <br />b. No container, for the purpose of this ordinance, shall be greater than forty (40) <br />feet in length, eight (8) feet in width, or eight and one half (8.5) feet in height. <br />c. No more than one (1) such container may be allowed for each seven thousand <br />five hundred (7,500) square feet of lot area. <br />d. Containers shall not be stacked or arranged to exceed the eight and one-half <br />(8.5) foot height. <br />e. Containers shall be painted to match or be complementary in color to the <br />principal building, and shall be maintained to avoid rusting or other visible <br />deterioration of the container. <br />f. There shall be no storage of hazardous materials, as defined by the zoning <br />ordinance Section 902 of this Ordinance, within any such container. <br />7. Outdoor storage areas must be kept in an orderly condition, permitting vehicular access <br />to all materials or equipment. Lanes at least twenty (20) feet in width shall be required to <br />meet this standard. No portion of the outdoor storage shall be more than fifty (50) feet <br />from any access lane or other drive aisle, nor shall it block access to hydrants, fire <br />sprinklers, or other fire -fighting equipment. Except for construction equipment which is <br />stored or parked in its most compact condition, outdoor storage may not exceed eight (8) <br />feet in height as measured from the ground on which it is located. <br />8. The storage area shall be fenced and fully screened from adjoining non -industrial <br />property, park and trail areas, and public right of way. Where properly fenced and <br />screened, outdoor storage may encroach into the required side or rear yard setback area. <br />Gates may be excluded from this screening requirement as provided for in Section <br />903.020.0.6. <br />9. Screening shall consist of masonry walls or fencing constructed of wood or vinyl, as <br />well as landscaping. Metal fencing may be used where landscaping provides a complete <br />year-round screen and is irrigated to ensure survivability in compliance with Section <br />903.020.F (Fences) of this Ordinance. <br />10. Waste or recyclable material shall be contained in a refuse container. All such <br />containers shall be stored within a screened enclosure within the rear yard of the <br />property. <br />11. The storage area shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other material approved by <br />the City Council. <br />12. The storage area shall not occupy any space required for conformity to the parking <br />regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The property, including buildings and exterior <br />site areas, shall comply with all applicable fire codes. <br />