§ 15-2718. COMMERCIAL TRUCK STORAGE.

Commercial Truck Storage, not specifically related to the primary use on the site, is permitted subject to the following standards.

A.

Minimum Lot Size. One acre.

B.

Access. The site shall have direct access to a street designated for the type of vehicles that will be parking on the site.

C.

Landscaping and Screening.

1.

There shall be a minimum 10 foot landscape area along all streets, unless a greater setback is required elsewhere in this Code or operative plan.

2.

Chain link fencing is prohibited along major streets, except along State highways if the fence is erected by Caltrans.

3.

Graffiti along perimeter Screen Walls shall be removed within 48 hours.

4.

Additional screening and landscaping, as determined by the Director may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.

D.

Surface Paving. All parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved per Public Works Standards for Parking Lots. Parking on unimproved lots is prohibited.

E.

Operational Requirements.

1.

Vehicles and/or trailers may only be stored within designated areas per the approved entitlement.

2.

All auto repairs, including the changing of tires and fluids (e.g., oil) shall occur within an enclosed building.

3.

There shall be no dismantling of motor vehicles.

4.

Personal storage of vehicles, such as boats or RVs, is prohibited.

5.

Trailers oriented to passerby for the sole purpose of advertising are prohibited.

6.

Retail sales of vehicles is prohibited.

F.

Parking Lot Shading. Parking Lot Shading is required for non-truck/trailer parking areas.

G.

Infrastructure Requirements.

1.

Off-site improvements may be required by the City.

2.

The facility shall be served by a public sewer system. Private septic sewer systems are prohibited.

3.

Adequate facilities and infrastructure shall be provided for fire protection as determined by the City.

H.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Applicants shall gain written or permit approval from the SJVAPCD.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).