§ 1500-15-020. Standards

The outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles as defined in Article 27 shall be allowed in any zoning district, provided that the following standards are complied with:

A.

The storage of such vehicles shall be accessory and incidental to an established and occupied single-family residence.

B.

The number of inoperable vehicles allowed shall not exceed two vehicles on lots of 10,000 square feet net area or less, with one additional vehicle being allowed for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area to a maximum of six vehicles.

C.

In Residential districts, vehicles shall be kept in the rear yard, and behind the residence, and shall be completely surrounded by a solid fence or masonry wall a minimum of 6 feet in height which screens the vehicles from view by neighboring properties and the general public.

D.

In all other districts, vehicles shall be kept outside required setback areas and shall be completely surrounded by a solid fence or masonry wall a minimum of 6 feet in height which screens the vehicles from view by neighboring properties and the general public.

E.

No parts, tires, repair equipment, or any related material or supplies shall be stored outside the fenced or walled area.

F.

The vehicles, parts, supplies, or repair equipment shall not be stacked or arranged such that they exceed the height of the 6 foot fence or wall.

G.

No commercial dismantling, repair, or sales activities shall be allowed in conjunction with the stored vehicles or parts, including the development or preparation of racing cars.

H.

The vehicles shall be owned by the real property owner, tenant, or other person having the right to possession of the real property, and proof of ownership of the inoperable vehicles shall be demonstrated by valid registration or Certificate of Ownership issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

I.

There shall be no limit on the number of vehicles kept inside a totally enclosed garage or building, and vehicles stored inside shall not count against the maximum number of cars allowed to be stored outside.

J.

Oils, fuels, solvents, and other hazardous or toxic materials and wastes shall be stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

K.

The area within the fenced or wall enclosure must be maintained so as to prevent the establishment of rodent harborage.

L.

The keeping of inoperable vehicles shall comply with all appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to motor vehicles.

M.

Any deviation from the above standards shall be allowed only by first securing a use permit in accordance with Article 25 of this Zoning Code. However, no such use permit shall be granted which would allow commercial activity.

Failure to comply with the above standards shall be deemed to be a violation of this Zoning Code.