§ 21.33.150. Outdoor storage and activities.

A.

IL District Regulations.

1.

Outdoor Storage. Accessory outdoor storage of goods, materials, or equipment shall be permitted only in the side and rear yards. However, no materials shall be stored within any required street side yard setback. All outdoor storage areas shall be completely screened from view from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties with screening the same height as the materials being stored. Stored goods and materials shall not exceed a stacking height of eight feet (8′).

2.

Activities. Except as otherwise permitted by Table 33-2, no outdoor production, processing, or manufacturing activities associated with a business shall be permitted at any time. All such activities must be conducted within an entirely enclosed structure. This restriction shall not apply to loading operations or other necessary support functions of a business.

B.

IM District Regulations.

1.

Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage shall be permitted except in required front street and side street yard setbacks, and required parking and loading areas. Such storage shall be fully screened from view with solid screening materials at least the same height as the materials being stored, or at least twelve feet (12′), whichever is less. Stored goods and materials shall not exceed a stacking height of fifteen feet (15′), with the exception of container storage, which shall not be stacked higher than two (2) containers.

2.

Activities. The following are permitted outdoor activities, provided all such activities meet the performance standards contained in Section 21.33.090 of this Chapter: processing, assembly, and fabrication of goods; and the maintenance, repair, and salvage of equipment associated with a business.

C.

IG District Regulations.

1.

Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage shall be permitted except in required front street and side street setbacks, and in required parking and loading areas. Such storage shall be fully screened from view from a public right-of-way and any adjacent or abutting residential use. Stored goods and materials shall not exceed a stacking height of fifteen feet (15′).

2.

Transport Containers. Transport containers used for storing goods, materials, or equipment to be transported by truck, train, or marine vessel may be stored anywhere on a lot, with the exception of any required corner cutoff area. No more than two (2) containers shall be stacked atop one another.

3.

Activities. The following are permitted outdoor activities, provided all such activities meet the performance standards contained in Section 21.33.090 of this Chapter: processing, assembly, and fabrication of goods; and the maintenance, repair, and salvage of equipment associated with a business.

D.

IP District Regulations.

1.

Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage, including the storage of transport containers used for storing goods, materials, or equipment to be transported by truck, train, or marine vessel, may occur anywhere on a lot, with the exception of any required corner cutoff area. Such storage shall be subject to any screening or security requirements established by the Long Beach Harbor Department.

2.

Activities. All activities ordinarily associated with port and port-related businesses shall be permitted to occur out of doors consistent with regulations established by the Harbor Department.

E.

Surfacing of Outdoor Storage and Activity Areas. In all industrial districts, all outdoor storage and activity areas shall be surfaced with paving materials as required by the Director of Planning and Building, and all such surfaced areas shall be maintained in good condition.

(Ord. C-7360 § 3, 1995)