§ 142.1110 — Outdoor Storage Regulations for Residential Zones

§142.1110 Outdoor Storage Regulations for Residential Zones

(a) Outdoor storage of material and equipment is permitted only when the type and quantity of stored items are incidental to the residential use on the premises. (b) Outdoor storage is subject to all applicable fire, health, safety, and building regulations. (c) Outdoor storage is not permitted in required yard areas except that home maintenance or lawn maintenance equipment and nonmotorized recreational and leisure equipment are permitted in required side and rear yards. (d) Outdoor storage shall not impede the growth or maintenance of required landscaping. (e) All stored items shall be completely screened by solid fences, walls, buildings, or landscape features, or by a combination of screening elements. Stored items shall not exceed the height of the screening element. (f) Not more than one fully screened outdoor area may be used to store motor vehicles, whether operable or inoperable. The storage area shall not exceed 400 square feet in area or 12 feet in height. The storage area shall not encroach into any landscaped area or into any required yard unless it is in compliance with Section 142.0510(e). (g) The following items may be placed outdoors without screening when intended for near-term use: home maintenance or lawn maintenance equipment and supplies and game, sport, and leisure equipment.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)