COMMON REGULATIONS iii. Illumination of outdoor storage areas shall be designed to prevent glare or direct light from the illumination source into residential areas; iv. Outdoor displays shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Waste material shall be contained within a storage area completely surrounded by a gated masonry wall six feet (6FT) in height or other screening approved by the Board. Such screening shall be set back from residential districts at least six feet (6FT) and landscaped according to the approved site plan; v. The site plan submitted with an application for a conditional use permit shall indicate the types of merchandise or materials to be stored, and, if applicable, any seasonal changes of merchandise or materials; vi. Outdoor repair, preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, or other similar activities shall not be permitted unless the nature and location of such activity is specifically identified in the application and approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals. E. Self-Store. The following regulations shall apply to the approval and operation of mini-storage facilities: i. All storage shall be within an enclosed building unless the nature and location of outdoor storage has been specifically approved by the Board in conformance with the supplementary regulations for outdoor sales, storage, or display; ii. Loading and unloading areas shall be paved and shall be located only as approved by the Board; iii. A minimum of five (5) parking spaces shall be provided near the leasing office. Sufficient space shall be provided in the paved lanes serving the storage units to accommodate on-site movement of vehicles and the parking and loading/unloading of the trucks, vans, trailers, and automobiles of persons using the units; iv. An on-site leasing office shall be provided; v. Fencing of the perimeter shall be provided as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals in a manner which promotes security and presents an appropriate appearance to abutting properties; vi. A landscaped yard of at least twenty-five feet (25FT) in width shall be provided along any lot line of the subject site which abuts a residential area. parking or drives; vii. Door openings facing residential areas shall not be permitted unless approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals; viii. Activities on the site shall be limited to the storage of property only. Other activities, such as the operation of tools, rummage sales, temporary residency, shall be prohibited unless specifically permitted by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals; ix. Hours of operation shall only be as approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, after consideration of the impact of the proposed use upon the character, safety, and tranquility of the neighborhood. This area shall not be covered by buildings, 166
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