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regulated through the special exception approval process, an outdoor vehicle storage lot that meets <br /> the 6 criteria would be an appropriate use in the CL and CG districts. <br /> • Proposed Ordinance <br /> The proposed ordinance allows stand alone outdoor vehicle storage lots (paved or unpaved) as a <br /> special exception use in the CL (Limited Commercial) and CG (General Commercial) zoning <br /> districts. The ordinance also establishes specific land use criteria for vehicle storage lots, <br /> summarized as follows: <br /> 1. Refers to (requires) an existing section of the parking ordinance that requires unpaved <br /> storage lot surfaces to be stabilized as approved by the public works director. <br /> 2. Sets buffer and opaque feature requirements: a Type B buffer where a storage lot is <br /> adjacent to residential property (single-family or multi-family) and a Type C buffer in <br /> other circumstances. In addition, a 6' opaque feature is required as part of each buffer, <br /> with vines and fencing specified as an acceptable opaque feature option. <br /> 3. Refers to (requires) an existing section of the Other Corridors regulations that requires <br /> outdoor lights to be shielded from adjacent properties and roadways. <br /> 4. Prohibits storage of semi-trailers and heavy construction-related vehicles and equipment. <br /> •.... 5. Prohibits storage of construction materials and merchandise. <br /> 6. Prohibits vehicle sales, rentals, repairs, and similar activities. <br /> Also,the proposed ordinance modifies self-storage(mini-storage)regulations to allow an accessory <br /> outdoor vehicle storage lot as part of a self-storage facility located in the CL district. Any such <br /> outdoor vehicle storage lot that is accessory to a self-storage facility will be subject to the 6 criteria <br /> (see above) for stand-alone facilities. As structured, the ordinance will apply the same criteria to <br /> stand alone and accessory outdoor vehicle storage lots located in the CL and CG districts. <br /> Currently, the LDRs define a recreational vehicle as having a size (vehicle length multiplied by <br /> width)not exceeding 400 sq.ft. Existing LDRs also limit the length of a recreational vehicle stored <br /> outside on a residential property to 32'. That 32' limitation on length is an old standard that is <br /> exceeded by many current and popular recreational vehicle models. As directed by the Board at its <br /> October 23rd meeting,the proposed ordinance accommodates current recreational vehicle models by <br /> eliminating a maximum vehicle length standard and simply applying the 400 sq. ft. standard for <br /> maximum vehicle size. <br /> Economic Impacts <br /> The proposed amendments, if adopted,will have no impact on the provision of housing. Therefore, <br /> the amendments will have no adverse impact on the provision of affordable housing. In addition,the <br /> amendments will not have the effect of increasing development costs. <br /> FACommunity Development\Users\CurDev\BCC\2013 BCC\OutdoorStoragereportI-22-13.doc 4 81 <br />