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a. Merchandise being displayed for sale in accordance with zoning district requirements. b. Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises. 3. Within an industrial zoning district, the exterior storage of semi -trailers accessory to the principal use may be allowed by conditional use permit according to §1007.120 and §1007.121. Semi -trailers connected to semi -tractors queuing for loading or unloading shall be considered truck parking and be exempt from the outdoor storage conditional use permit. (c) All Zoning Districts. 1. Excepting temporary construction trailers and facilities operated by public service agencies (i.e., bookmobile, bloodmobiles, etc.) as allowed by the City Council, no recreational vehicle may be used for office, business, industrial manufacturing, testing, or storage of items in conjunction with a business, commercial or industrial enterprise. 2. The City Council may order the owner of any property to cease or modify open storage uses including existing uses, provided it is found that such use constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare. (17) Required Screening, Landscaping, and Buffer Yards. (a) Purpose. To establish landscaping and tree preservation standards to promote high quality site development, compatibility of uses, biodiversity, tree preservation, and to enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. 1. Definitions. For the purpose of the Landscaping, Screening and Tree Preservation Standards, the following definitions shall apply: BASIC USE AREA. Area dedicated to site's use, including buildings, parking, loading, driveways, streets, outbuildings, trash enclosures, utilities, landscaping, and grading necessary for the construction of the above uses. Surface water detention ponds are not part of the basic use area. BIODIVERSITY. The variety, distribution and abundance of living organisms in an ecosystem. DAMAGE_ Action or inaction which does not follow good arboriculture practices. Damage may include damage inflicted upon roots by machinery, changing the natural grade above the root system or around the trunk, destruction of the natural shape or any action which causes infection, infestation or decay. DBH. Diameter at breast height, typically measured at 4'-6' above the ground. DETENTION AREA. Area of a detention pond from the normal water level and up the side slopes to 10' offset from the high water level. 3-30