§ 17.6.110. Self service storage facilities (mini-warehouses).

A.

Intent. It is the intent of this section to set forth the standards and criteria for the design, construction, operation and occupancy.

B.

Standards and criteria. All self service storage facilities (mini-warehouses) shall be designed, constructed, operated and occupied in accordance with the following:

1.

Self service storage facilities shall be located only in those zones in which such uses are specifically listed as a permitted use.

2.

The size of individual units within the project shall not exceed the following:

A.

I-1 zone—Up to one thousand square feet.

3.

All goods and wares shall be stored within an enclosed building, except that boats, travel trailers, motor homes and automobiles in running order, may be stored in screened exterior areas which shall have shown on the site plan and approved for that purpose. This provision shall not be interpreted to permit the storage of partially dismantled, wrecked or inoperable vehicles.

4.

No self service storage facility or any unit within such facility shall be used for the storage of hazardous materials in violation of the provision of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 edition, or the Uniform Building Code.

5.

Because of the danger from fire or explosion caused by the accumulation of vapors, from gasoline, paint remover and similar flammable materials, the repair, construction, or reconstruction of any boat, motor vehicle, small engine, furniture or other item which includes the use of such substances shall be prohibited.

6.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of a self service storage facility or any tenant of a unit located therein to offer for sale or sell any item of personal property located within the facility, or to conduct any type of commercial activity on the premises, other than the leasing of the storage units, or to permit the same to occur.

7.

The perimeter of the facility shall be enclosed. The enclosing barrier may consist of either the solid facade of the storage structure or a fence, wall or similar structure. If the barrier is to be provided by a fence or wall, the barrier shall be not less than six feet in height and shall be constructed of opaque material that will prevent the passage of light and debris. Where the barrier is to be provided by the building facade, said facades shall be in accordance with the setback requirements applicable to the zone in which it is located.

8.

The maximum height of structures shall be as set forth below, or as may be established pursuant other applicable requirements within the zone, whichever is lower.

A.

I-1 zone—Twenty-five feet.

9.

Access to the compound area shall be provided through an access way not less than thirty feet in width. On-site circulation shall be provided by travelways having a minimum of twenty-five feet in width when providing access to units on both sides of the travelway or twenty feet when providing access to units on one side only. The circulation system shall provide for access throughout the facility by continuous forward motion. Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of two spaces for the caretaker dwelling plus one space for each forty units in the facility.

10.

All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the premises.

11.

The facility shall be served by adequate fire water system, including, as determined necessary, the installation of fire hydrants. No individual units shall be supplied with water or sewer facilities.

12.

The design and improvement of the facility shall make adequate provision for storm water and snow removal.

13.

The facility may contain a caretaker dwelling as a residence for the project manager. The structure containing the residence shall be considered as an integral part of the facility and be constructed in accordance with the building code.

14.

All required setback areas shall be landscaped. Also, all portions of the facade fronting on a public street shall be architecturally compatible with other uses in the zone.

(Ord. No. 01-10-52)