Chapter 17.38
COMMERCIAL STORAGE ZONE
Sections:
17.38.010 What this chapter does.
17.38.070 Setback requirements.
17.38.090 Commercial storage zone development standards.
17.38.010 What this chapter does.
This chapter contains land use provisions for the development of commercial storage land uses in areas that are zoned to accommodate such uses. Development entitlements are set forth and processes for approval are also specified. [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the commercial storage zone is to provide for nonretail commercial sites for storage of vehicle, equipment, and inventory, and associated offices. [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.030 Permitted uses.
The following land uses shall be permitted uses in the commercial storage zone. Any use not specifically permitted in this chapter shall be prohibited.
A. Public and private utility structures or facilities;
B. Public and private utility equipment and inventory storage, fenced or enclosed;
C. Fully enclosed commercial storage of equipment and inventory. [Ord. O-11-2017 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.035 Special uses.
The following land uses shall be permitted special uses in the commercial storage zone. Any special use not specifically permitted in this chapter shall be prohibited.
A. Caretaker dwelling in conjunction with self-storage or mini-storage units and in compliance with EMMC 17.75.046. [Ord. O-35-2023 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.040 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses and such uses as the planning director and planning commission may recommend as similar and consistent with the scale, character and impact of the area will be considered:
A. Fenced or unfenced outdoor storage of commercial equipment and inventory;
B. Outdoor storage/parking of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and similar vehicles;
C. Self-storage or mini-storage units;
D. Small office uses associated with storage;
E. Moving and storage facilities and businesses. [Ord. O-21-2018 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.050 Prohibited uses.
The following are prohibited uses and such uses as the planning director and planning commission determine to be similar or consistent with the prohibited use:
A. Sexually oriented businesses.
B. Manufacturing. [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.060 Area requirements.
There is no minimum lot size requirement for developments in this district. However, all uses, lots or parcels in the commercial storage zone shall be of sufficient size to assure compliance with land development regulations that may govern all or a portion of each project. All developments in this district are required to submit a site plan application (see Chapter 17.100 EMMC for more information on the site plan process). [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.070 Setback requirements.
The following setback requirements are intended to describe the amount of space required between buildings and property lines. All buildings in this zone, including accessory buildings, are required to maintain a minimum distance from property lines as set forth below. Conditional uses may require greater setbacks so as to prevent a nuisance as determined by the city council.
A. Front: 25 feet. The city council, in consideration of a prior recommendation by the planning commission, may reduce this if in its judgment the reduction does not interfere with the use, enjoyment and character of adjacent properties.
B. Sides: 50 feet, where adjacent to a residential zone. The city council, in consideration of a prior recommendation by the planning commission, may reduce this if in its judgment the reduction does not interfere with the use, enjoyment and character of adjacent properties. Lots adjoining other commercial or industrial uses require no side lot setbacks.
C. Rear: 20 feet for all uses except where a rear yard is located adjacent to a residential zone. In those cases, the rear yard shall be increased to 50 feet. In the event that the rear of a building faces an arterial or collector street, there shall be a setback of 50 feet. The city council, in consideration of a prior recommendation by the planning commission, may reduce this if in its judgment the reduction does not interfere with the use, enjoyment and character of adjacent properties.
D. Other General Requirements. In addition to the specific setback requirements noted above, no building shall be closer than 10 feet from any private road, driveway or parking space. The intent of this requirement is to provide for building foundation landscaping and to provide protection to the building. Buffer widths shall comply with Table 17.60.170(a), Required Buffer Widths and Improvements. [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.080 Building height.
No building in this zone shall be over two stories, or 25 feet. [Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.38.090 Commercial storage zone development standards.
The following development standards shall apply to the commercial storage zone:
A. Architectural Review. The planning commission shall review the site plan and building elevations. The planning commission shall confirm compliance with architectural design standards for buildings and structures to assure compliance with the general plan and with the city’s generally applicable policies and regulations.
B. Landscaping. All landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the approved site plan and all city ordinances, and shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building. The city building official may approve exceptions as seasonal conditions warrant. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all approved landscaping in accordance with the approved site plan and in compliance with the city’s parking and landscaping requirements. Some of these requirements may be reduced or waived by the planning commission and city council if warranted.
C. Trash Storage. No trash, wrecked or abandoned vehicles or wrecked equipment shall be stored in an open area. All such materials shall be kept within a fully enclosed building. Garbage dumpsters shall be located out of sight and away from roads.
D. Screening Requirements. A wall, fence and/or landscaping of acceptable design shall effectively screen any storage areas on the site, except approved outdoor unfenced storage. Such wall, fence or landscaping shall be at least six feet in height, unless a wall or fence of a different height is required by the city council in consideration of a prior recommendation by the planning commission as part of a site plan review. Such wall, fence or landscaping shall be maintained in good condition with no advertising thereon, except as permitted by the city’s signage regulations. Buffer widths and improvements shall comply with Table 17.60.170(a), Required Buffer Widths and Improvements.
E. A maximum of six moving vehicles may be displayed outside of a building or in front of a six-foot privacy fence or wall. All vehicles must be parked upon an improved parking area within designated parking stalls. Additional rental vehicles may be placed inside a structure or behind a minimum of a six-foot privacy fence or wall.
1. Vehicles located outside of a structure and in front of a wall or fence shall be located in a manner so as to not obstruct drive aisles, doors, or pedestrian pathways. [Ord. O-21-2018 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-02-2011 § 2 (Exh. A)].