The intent of this chapter is to provide for mini-storage/warehouse facilities on adequate sites subject to standards to ensure such use is compatible with surrounding development.
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No mini-storage/warehouse facilities shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, or enlarged except in accordance with the standards and regulations of this chapter and this title. All new mini-storage/warehouse facilities shall require approval of a conditional use permit approved pursuant to Chapter 16.303. New mini-storage/warehouse facilities shall only be located in the CP Commercial Professional District and the B/IP District.
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The following standards shall apply to all mini-storage/warehouse facilities:
A. 
The minimum area of a lot for a mini-storage facility shall be two acres.
B. 
The minimum setbacks from property lines shall comply with the land use district in which the facility is located.
C. 
The maximum building height shall be two stories or 25 feet, except that any building or portion of a building within 25 feet of the front or street side setback shall have a maximum height of one story or 10 feet.
D. 
Only one point of ingress and egress shall be allowed, unless the fire department requires another. All driveways shall be radius type, and shall have an unobstructed length of 40 feet from the curb to prevent vehicles and trailers from interfering with traffic flow in the street.
E. 
Two covered parking spaces shall be provided adjacent to the manager's resident/office. In addition, one parking space for every 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or a minimum of three parking spaces for facilities of less than 30,000 square feet of gross floor area, shall be located adjacent to the office for the use of prospective clients. Required parking shall not be rented or used for vehicle storage.
F. 
Building materials and treatment shall complement those existing in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall condition its approval of a conditional use permit for a mini-warehouse facility on the Architectural Commission's review and approval of site plans and building designs. The Architectural Commission may approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions any submittal pursuant to Chapter 16.300.
G. 
All signs are subject to Title 18. Architectural Commission approval is generally required. Innovation in design concepts is encouraged.
H. 
Outdoor storage of boats, vehicles, or other materials shall not be permitted at mini-warehouse facilities that are adjacent to lots that are zoned for or developed with residential uses. Where outdoor storage is permitted, it shall be permanently screened so as not to be visible from the public right-of-way or from adjacent lots.
I. 
Outdoor sales, washing, maintenance, and repair of boats, vehicles, or other materials shall not be permitted.
J. 
All utilities shall be underground. No water, gas, or electric service shall be provided to individual units.
K. 
Off-site improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement, streetlights, and street trees, shall be installed by the developer. These improvements shall meet City specifications.
L. 
On-site, 24-hour management shall be provided.
M. 
The Planning Commission shall establish hours of operation as a condition of approval for any mini-warehouse facility.
N. 
The Planning Commission shall not approve a conditional use permit for a mini-warehouse unless the applicant demonstrates that all mini-warehouse facilities in Claremont within 1.5 miles of the proposed facility are at least 66 percent occupied no more than 30 days prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of any proposed new facility.
O. 
The Director of Community Development shall review and approve the standard or any special rental agreements to be used by the mini-warehouse facility prior to granting occupancy.
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