§ 21.52.219.7. Commercial storage/self-storage.

The following conditions shall apply to commercial storage/self-storage:

A.

Commercial storage/self-storage shall not be permitted or located in an existing business or office park.

B.

Commercial storage/self-storage shall only be permitted with a conditional use permit if the development site is impractical for industrial development due to such conditions as the shape or topography of the site, difficult vehicular access or close proximity to residential uses that would preclude industrial development uses.

C.

Storage spaces shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office, other business or service use or human habitation.

D.

Prefabricated shipping containers shall not be allowed to be on sites located within one thousand feet (1,000′) from any property zoned for residential use, unless located or screened so as to not be visible from a public street.

E.

Building and roof design. The building and roof shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding development, especially nearby residential uses. Considerations include design elements that break up long, monotonous building and rooflines and elements that are compatible with the desired character of the zone.

F.

Building materials. The materials used for buildings, roofs, fences and other structures shall be compatible with the desired character of the zone and shall be visually pleasing, especially near residential uses.

G.

Street facades. The design and layout of the street side of the site shall provide a varied and interesting facade. Considerations include the use of setbacks, building placement, roof design, variations in building walls, fencing, other structural elements, and landscaping. Access doors to individual storage units shall be located within a building or shall be screened from adjacent property or public rights-of-way.

H.

Landscaping. The landscaping on the site shall be abundant and shall provide an appropriate transition from public to private spaces, separate and buffer the buildings from other uses, and provide visual relief from stark, linear building walls.

I.

Fencing. Any proposed fencing shall be designed to be compatible with the desired character of the area and is especially sensitive to abutting residential uses. Use of rolled razor wire is prohibited adjacent to residential zones.

J.

Lighting. Exterior lighting shall not intrude on surrounding properties.

K.

Noise. The hours of operation and access to the storage units shall be limited to seven (7:00) a.m. to seven (7:00) p.m. Monday through Friday and nine (9:00) a.m. to five (5:00) p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. To further limit noise impacts, metal roll up doors shall be lubricated and maintained on a regular monthly basis.

L.

Security. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project shall submit a security plan that will be subject to the review and approval of the Police Department.

M.

Loading. Provide adequate loading and unloading areas outside of fire lanes.

(Ord. C-7904 § 5, 2004)