Temporary outdoor sales or storage are subject to the permit requirements outlined by the base district land use regulations applicable to the site. Outdoor sales and storage for uses other than for a temporary period of time require a use permit in those applicable base districts unless otherwise specifically permitted in an IG district. Outdoor food service accessory to an eating and drinking establishment is permitted subject to approval of an outdoor dining permit. Outdoor preparation of food or beverages for a temporary period of time may only be permitted in conjunction with a temporary activity permit or special event permit, subject to approval from Contra Costa County Health Department. A use permit, temporary activity permit or outdoor dining permit, for outdoor storage, display or food service, may require yards (PMC § 18.06.745), screening, or planting areas necessary to prevent adverse impacts on surrounding properties and to the visual character of scenic corridors identified in the general plan. If these impacts cannot be prevented, the city shall deny the outdoor dining permit.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015; Ord. 21-1498 § 10, 2021)
Permanent outdoor storage and/or display is permitted in conjunction with the following use classifications in a district where the primary use is permitted or conditionally permitted:
A. 
Home improvement sales and services, provided outdoor storage and display is limited to goods and equipment offered for sale only;
B. 
Horticulture, limited, provided outdoor storage and display is limited to plants and produce;
C. 
Lumber and building material yard, provided outdoor storage and display is limited to material and equipment offered for sale only;
D. 
Boat and marine vessel sales and rental, provided outdoor storage and display is limited to equipment offered for sale only;
E. 
Nursery, provided outdoor storage and display is limited to plants;
F. 
Vehicle sales and service, and equipment sales and rental; provided, that outdoor storage and display is limited to vehicles or equipment offered for sale or rent. The outdoor storage and display permitted by this section is exempt from the requirements of PMC § 18.84.440;
G. 
General merchandise, retail sales and rental uses in the CP district. One outdoor display rack for products sold within the facility may be placed outside the business during the hours of operation. The display rack shall be no more than three feet wide and no portion shall be placed within the public right-of-way without first obtaining an encroachment permit, in accordance with Chapter 12.01 PMC.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015)
In a district where outdoor storage and display is permitted, an outdoor storage and display area shall be screened from view of streets by a solid fence or wall. The height of merchandise, material, and equipment stored or displayed may not exceed the height of the screening fence or wall. The use permit may require additional screening in a highly visible area and may impose reasonable restrictions on the type of storage or display or the location of the outdoor storage and display area to avoid adverse visual effects.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007)
A display rack for automobile products no more than four feet wide may be maintained on each pump island of a service station. If a display rack is not located on a pump island, it must be placed within three feet of the principal building. There is a limit of one display rack for each street frontage. The storage of inoperative vehicles is prohibited.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007)