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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