§ 17.06.920. Convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities.

A.

Intent. The intent of the regulations of this section is to establish convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities on adequate sites subject to development standards to ensure that such land use is compatible with surrounding development.

B.

Applicability. The establishment or expansion of convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities upon properties within the C-C and I-S zoning districts is potentially permitted subject to the specific land use regulations within each zone; and subject to all applicable development standards set forth in subsection C of this section.

C.

Development standards. The following standards shall apply to all new or expanded convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities:

1.

Except upon properties in the 1-S zone and located south of the northernmost intersection of "Old Clark Road" and State Highway 191, convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities shall not be established within any of the following locations:

A.

Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the centerline of any Paradise General Plan classified "arterial" or "collector" road [ex. the Skyway, Bille, Clark, Pearson Roads, etc.], unless the development project meets all of the following criteria: 1) The development project includes a legally permitted "town revenue producing" commercial/retail component; and 2) The commercial/retail component is to be constructed and available for occupancy prior to or concurrent with the construction of the mini-storage facility.

B.

Within one hundred (100) linear feet of the "Paradise Memorial Trailway" land corridor.

C.

Within the boundaries of the town adopted "downtown revitalization master plan area."

D.

Within six hundred (600) linear feet of the boundaries of the "downtown revitalization master plan area" unless the development project meets all of the following criteria: 1) It is designed in accordance with the town's adopted "downtown design guidelines;" 2) The development project secures design approval from the town's "design review committee;" 3) The development project includes a legally permitted "town revenue producing" commercial/retail component; 4) The commercial/retail component is to be constructed and available for occupancy prior to or concurrent with the construction of the mini-storage facility; and 5) The commercial/retail component must be located upon the portion of the affected project site that is within two hundred (200) feet of the centerline of any Paradise General Plan classified "arterial" or "collector" road.

2.

Outdoor storage of boats, vehicles, or other materials shall not be permitted at convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities that are adjacent to properties that are zoned for or developed with residential uses. Where outdoor storage is permitted, it shall be completely screened from view from adjoining streets or adjacent properties.

3.

The maximum building height shall be two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except that any building or portion of a building within twenty (20) feet of the side yard setback line shall have a maximum height of one story or fifteen (15) feet.

4.

Outdoor sales, washing, maintenance and repair of boats, vehicles, or other materials shall not be permitted.

5.

The required access aisles shall not be used for storage purposes.

6.

On and off-site improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement, streetlights, and street trees, shall be installed by the developer and said improvements shall meet town specifications.

7.

Building setbacks and landscaping greater than that required by other provisions of this code may be required if deemed necessary by either the planning commission or the planning director in order to make the convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities compatible with existing or prospective developments in the area.

8.

Except upon property in the I-S zone all convenience storage (mini-storage) facilities shall not be established with metal exterior sided buildings visible to a public roadway or abutting property adjacent to the facility and shall be constructed primarily of masonry, concrete, wood with stucco siding, or building material(s) deemed to be similar and acceptable by the planning director.

(Ord. 375, §§ 2, 3, 2002; Ord. 362, § 3, 2001)