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A. Purpose and Applicability. This section provides standards for mini-storage facilities. (“Mini-storage” means a structure containing separate storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented on an individual basis.)

B. Development Standards. Mini-storage facilities shall comply with all of the following:

1. The minimum site area shall be twenty thousand square feet.

2. The site shall be entirely paved, except for structures and landscaping (vehicular storage areas may have alternative surfacing subject to city approval).

3. All on-site lighting shall be energy efficient, stationary and directed away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

4. The site shall be completely enclosed within a six-foot high solid decorative masonry wall, except for points of ingress/egress (including emergency fire access) which shall be properly gated. The gates shall be maintained in good working order and shall remain closed except when in use.

5. No business activity shall be conducted other than the rental of the storage spaces for inactive storage use.

6. All storage shall be located within a fully enclosed structure(s).

7. No flammable or otherwise hazardous materials shall be stored on site.

8. Residential quarters for a manager or caretaker may be provided in the development.

9. The development shall provide for two parking spaces for the manager/caretaker, and a minimum of two spaces located adjacent to or in a close proximity to the manager’s quarters for customer parking.

10. Aisle width shall be a minimum of twenty feet between buildings to provide unobstructed and safe circulation.

11. Trash receptacles shall be located on the premises in a quantity and manner approved by the city. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted public works standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacles shall be screened from public view on at least three sides with gate access on the fourth side. All screening devices shall comply with city of Wasco improvement standards for bin enclosures.

12. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential districts shall have their hours of operation restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. (Ord. 723 § 1, 2023; Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).