§ 13.04.300. Storage Uses Overlay District.

(a)

Intent. By adoption of this Section, the Town Council desires to specify as follows:

(1)

Nothing in this Section shall be construed as permitting any new or expanded self storage, outdoor self storage, and warehousing within any zoning district of the Town or any areas of the Town zoned PD-Planned Development District after the effective date of this Section, except as provided by this Section.

(2)

Nothing in this Section shall be construed as permitting any new or expanded storage, outdoor storage, and warehousing as primary uses within any zoning district of the Town or any areas of the Town zoned PD-Planned Development after the effective date of this Section, except as provided by this Section.

(3)

Storage, self storage, outdoor self storage and warehouse uses that were in existence and were permitted prior to the effective date of this Section shall be allowed to continue as nonconforming situations to the extent provided by Section 13.04.230 of the Code.

(4)

Any potential applicant that was qualified to submit an application as provided by Emergency Ordinance No. 3.312, Series of 2015, for a storage, self storage, outdoor self storage and warehouse use, submitted a complete application with the Town prior to September 7, 2016, and which application is approved by the Town as provided by the Land Development Ordinance, shall be allowed to continue as nonconforming situations to the extent provided by Section 13.04.230 of the Code.

(5)

Storage, self storage, outdoor self storage and warehouse uses that are currently in existence within the LI - Light Industrial District, but were not approved by the Town as a use permitted by special review as required by Section 13.04.130(e)(5) of the Code, shall submit a complete application for a use permitted by special review as required by Section 13.04.130(e)(5) of the Code and for a site plan as required by Chapter 13.06 of the Code, with the Town prior to September 7, 2016, which application must be approved by the Town as provided by the Land Development Ordinance, in order for such storage uses to continue as nonconforming situations to the extent provided by Section 13.04.230 of the Code.

(6)

This Section shall be subject to further review in the event that existing storage, self storage, outdoor self storage and warehouse uses located in the Town's trade area are no longer meeting the needs of the Town.

(b)

Storage uses prohibited. All storage, self storage, outdoor self storage and warehousing uses are prohibited as a use by right or as a use by special review in all zoning districts established by this Title and in all areas zoned PD-Planned Development District, except as allowed as an accessory use to the extent provided by Section 13.04.170 of this Chapter.

(c)

Residential. Storage in residential areas shall be limited to those items which are clearly incidental to residential functions and uses, and shall specifically exclude any commercial or industrial related storage of materials, equipment or vehicles.

(1)

Outdoor storage shall not be permitted in the front yard of a residential dwelling.

(2)

Outdoor storage of items commonly used inside a residential dwelling are not permitted.

(3)

Storage of items defined as "junk" or "litter" under Section 6.01.020 of the Code are not permitted.

(d)

Screening. All types of accessory commercial storage shall be screened in an aesthetic manner from public view and from the view of surrounding areas. This shall include the screening of materials and equipment used by the principal use. Screening shall meet the standards as described in Section 13.06.090 of the Code.

(Ord. 3.321 §12, 2016)