§ 3-9-61. Accessory outdoor retail sales, display, and storage.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide reasonable limits on the outside storage and display of equipment and merchandise. These standards ensure that such display and storage contribute to the normal activities of a use while not creating a public health or safety hazard or a nuisance.

(b)

Applicability. All outdoor uses regulated by this section shall require a special exception except when the total area used for outdoor retail sales and storage is ten (10) percent of the total leasable square footage of the primary building or three hundred (300) square feet, whichever is less.

(c)

Accessory outdoor retail sales, display, and storage.

(1)

Accessory outdoor retail sales, display. Outdoor retail sales and display that is accessory to a principal use must meet the following minimum standards:

a.

All vending machines shall be located within a roofed shelter and architecturally consistent with the principal structure.

b.

Sales areas may not occupy any required parking spaces, including any handicapped spaces.

c.

Sales areas shall be arranged to allow at least four (4) feet of clear passage along the sidewalk or pedestrian way.

d.

Galvanized or slatted chain link fencing may not be used to enclose sales areas.

(2)

Accessory outdoor storage. Outdoor storage that is accessory to a principal use, excluding parking for fleet vehicles, must meet the following minimum standards:

a.

Storage areas are not permitted in front of the wall of the principal structure that is parallel to the front lot line.

b.

Where items are stored in stacks or piles, the height shall not exceed eight (8) feet.

c.

Storage areas shall be screened with a minimum of eight-foot tall opaque wall or fence.

d.

Storage areas may not occupy any required parking spaces, including any handicapped spaces.

(3)

Outdoor market and exhibition space. Outdoor markets and exhibition spaces must meet the following minimum standards:

a.

Prior to establishment of the use, site plan approval must be obtained.

b.

All electrical systems shall require an electrical permit and inspection.

c.

All lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

d.

Any amplified sound shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties.

e.

Adequate sanitary facilities must be provided.

(Ord. No. 2014-068, § 1(Exh. A), 11-25-14)