For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings herein described:
Debris.
The scattered remains of something broken or destroyed.
Front yard.
An open space unoccupied by a principal structure on a lot facing a street, extending across the full width of the front of a lot between the side lot lines and in front of the front-most corners of the principal structure, and including any unenclosed portion of a front porch, carport, portico, or other unenclosed structure located beyond the front face of the principal structure.
Outside storage.
The outside placement of an item for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours during a twelve-month period.
Prohibited outside storage.
The outside placement of any of the following items:
(1) 
Debris, rubbish, or trash as defined herein or in section 7.04.001 of this code;
(2) 
Broken, inoperable, or discarded merchandise, household furnishings, appliances, machines, tools, boxes and cartons, lawn maintenance equipment, play equipment, toys, and broken, inoperable, or discarded items;
(3) 
Used or discarded building materials;
(4) 
Old tires, batteries, used oil, automobile parts, engine parts, or scrap metal;
(5) 
Any tire, whether new or used, without wheels or other inserts, if stored in an area subject to possible exposure to rain, irrigation, or any other source of water;
(6) 
Waste of mills or factories;
(7) 
Wet, broken, or leaking barrels, casks, or boxes or broken, empty or otherwise discarded pallets; or
(8) 
Any other item or material which is not designed or manufactured for outside use or storage.
Rear yard.
An open space unoccupied by a principal structure extending for the full width of the lot between the principal structure and the rear lot line, and behind the back-most corners of the building line of the principal structure.
Right-of-way.
That area of land designated by plat or other document for public use, access and travel, including that area between the property line and the curb or street edge.
Setback.
The distance between a structure and a property line, natural feature, road right-of-way, or other improvements.
Side yard.
An open space unoccupied by a principal structure, situated between the building and the side line of the lot, and extending through from the front yard to the rear line of the lot, including any unenclosed portion of a side porch, carport, portico, or other unenclosed structure located beyond the side of the principal structure. Any lot line not a rear line or a front line shall be deemed a side line.
Vacant lot.
Any lot, parcel, or tract which contains no structures.
(Ordinance 2008-004, sec. 2, adopted 1/28/08; 1988 Code, sec. 22.5-1)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any prohibited outside storage on any property located in any of the zoning districts referenced in this section.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any outside storage on any portion of a vacant lot in any of the zoning districts referenced in this section.
(c) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any outside storage of any of the following items on any property located in a zoning district referenced in this section except as otherwise provided herein:
(1) 
Building materials, whether new, used, reclaimed, reused, etc.;
(2) 
Supplies, materials, or other items associated with a home occupation;
(3) 
Equipment, tools, supplies, materials, or other items not typically associated with a residential use or activity;
(4) 
Chemicals (including pool or spa chemicals), bagged or boxed fertilizer, pre-emergents, or other organic or synthetic substances used for landscaping purposes;
(5) 
Furniture, including, but not limited to, couches, chairs, shelves, tables, dressers, or other similar items, which furniture is designed or intended by the manufacturer for indoor use and constructed of polished wood or wood veneer, cloth, or any other material not specifically designed or intended for outdoor use;
(6) 
Appliances not designed for outdoor use, including, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, ranges, dishwashers, clothes washing machines or dryers, or other household or similar appliances primarily designed or intended for indoor use;
(7) 
Building fixtures not designed for outdoor use, including, but not limited to, bathtubs, commodes, sinks, hot water heaters, or other building fixtures primarily designed or intended for indoor use;
(8) 
Spa and pool equipment designed for outdoor use but not installed, including, but not limited to, hot tubs, jaccuzis, swimming pools, or other similar equipment primarily designed or intended for outdoor use;
(9) 
Play equipment including, but not limited to, play structures, trampolines, pools, swing sets, slides, see-saws, exercise equipment, and other recreational equipment that is intended by the manufacturer to remain in a stationary location, on any portion of a lot other than entirely within the side yard or rear yard of the lot; however, basketball goals may be located in the front yard if placed in such location and in such manner that play does not take place in a public street, alley, or other right-of-way;
(10) 
Barbeque grills or other similar outdoor cooking equipment on any portion of a lot other than entirely within the side yard or rear yard of the lot;
(11) 
Tools, mobile, and/or mechanical equipment not connected with a residential use;
(12) 
Lawn maintenance equipment on any portion of a lot other than entirely within the rear or side yard of the lot;
(13) 
Motor vehicle parts and/or accessories including, but not limited to, engines, transmissions, electrical parts, suspension parts, vehicle body parts, batteries, tires, wheels, hubcaps, and other motor vehicle parts;
(14) 
Firewood on any portion of the front or side yard setback that is not screened from public view from May 1 through September 30 of each year; or
(15) 
Trash cans or containers may not be stored in any portion of a lot other than entirely within the rear or side yard except in accordance with section 12.04.006, storage containers, of the Code of Ordinances.
(d) 
It shall also be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any outside storage of any of the items referenced in subsection (c) of this section on any property in the city which is directly adjacent to property being used for residential purposes.
(e) 
The following items are excepted from the outside storage prohibition:
(1) 
Outside storage that is screened from the view of persons on adjacent properties or adjacent streets and rights-of-way by a solid fence, wall, dense landscaping, or a combination of fence and dense landscaping.
(2) 
Building materials that:
(A) 
Are stored in a workmanlike manner as part of, and in conjunction with, an active building permit; and
(B) 
Are not located in any front yard; and
(C) 
Are being used for construction of a new structure or building and are not stored outside for more than eight (8) months after the issuance of a building permit unless an extension of time has been granted by the city’s building inspection division; or
(D) 
Are being used for repair, remodeling or renovation of a structure or building and are not stored outside for more than three (3) months after the issuance of a building permit unless an extension of time has been granted by the city’s building inspection division.
(3) 
In the case of furniture, that such furniture is designed and constructed for outside use, and further, that such furniture is in good condition and is not deteriorated.
(4) 
Outdoor storage that is in conjunction with a garage sale as defined in section 5.04.001 of this code and held in accordance with the requirements of section 5.04.002 of this code.
(5) 
Solid waste, garbage, trash, brush, and bulky waste (as defined in section 12.04.002 of this code):
(A) 
Awaiting pickup by the city or other sanitation service in accordance with article 12.04 of this code;
(B) 
In a container or bag as approved by the city; and
(C) 
In an approved location for the city or other sanitation service pickup.
(Ordinance 2008-004, sec. 2, adopted 1/28/08; Ordinance 2008-047, sec. 2, adopted 12/8/08; 1988 Code, sec. 22.5-3; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any prohibited outside storage on property located in a zoning district referenced in this section.
(b) 
Outside storage of items, other than prohibited outside storage, shall comply with the following:
(1) 
Outside storage of merchandise, goods, products or equipment may not be located on property such that it impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or obstructs pedestrian visibility or motor vehicle visibility.
(2) 
Outside storage of merchandise, goods, products or equipment may not be located within a fire lane.
(3) 
No area used for the outside storage or display of merchandise, goods, products or equipment shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of any adjacent residentially zoned property which is used for residential purposes.
(4) 
No area designated for off-street parking may be used for outside storage or display of merchandise, goods, products or equipment.
(5) 
All city fire, building, and other codes shall be strictly complied with.
(c) 
With the exception of those items which constitute a public health or safety hazard, the prohibition against outside storage shall not apply to outside storage by a person engaged in the business of dealing in junk, scrap or salvage who is otherwise in compliance with the comprehensive zoning ordinance and other applicable laws.
(Ordinance 2008-004, sec. 2, adopted 1/28/08; 1988 Code, sec. 22.5-4)
(a) 
The Main Street area is that area of the Central Area (CA) zoning district designated by the city for participation in the state’s Main Street Revitalization Program.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, conduct, allow or permit any prohibited outside storage on any property located in the Main Street area of the Central Area zoning district of the city.
(c) 
It shall also by unlawful for a person to store any merchandise, goods, products or equipment outside in the front, side or rear yard of any property in the Main Street area of the Central Area zoning district of the city.
(d) 
The following items are excepted from the prohibition against outside storage set out in subsection (c) of this section:
(1) 
In the case of building materials, those materials which are stored in a workmanlike manner as part of, and in conjunction with, an active building permit; that such building materials are not located in a manner which impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic; and that such outside storage does not continue for a period of more than seven (7) days.
(2) 
Solid waste, garbage, or trash which is:
(A) 
Awaiting pickup by the city or other authorized sanitation service;
(B) 
In a container or bag as approved by the city; and
(C) 
In an approved location for the city or other authorized sanitation service pickup, but in no case shall such item be left outside for a period longer than twenty-four (24) hours.
(3) 
In the case of furniture, that such furniture is designed and constructed for outside use, and further that such furniture is in good condition and is not deteriorated, that such furniture relates to the nature of the business, such as tables for a restaurant, and is not located in a manner which impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(e) 
Outside display of goods or merchandise for sale is allowed only in the immediate vicinity of the storefront, may not project out to such an extent on the sidewalk that the display interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and may not be left out during hours when the store is closed.
(Ordinance 2008-004, sec. 2, adopted 1/28/08; 1988 Code, sec. 22.5-5)