Fulton Self-service storage facilities (mini warehouses) ordinance (§ 120-119)

(a) Intent. Self-service storage facilities are designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to tenants who have access to such space for the purpose of storing and removing personal properties. Unless otherwise noted, all self-service storage facilities are subject to the provisions of this section. The planning and zoning commission may impose additional requirements for self-service storage facilities when approval is required through the conditional use permit process.

(b) Drive aisles and exterior storage areas.

(1) Vehicular aisles providing access to storage units shall not be less than 20 feet wide.

(2) Parking and storage area surface parking for exterior storage areas shall meet the requirements of subsection 120-202(d), surface parking.

(c) Lighting.

(1) Exterior lighting shall be designed to ensure no off-site glare is directed to neighboring parcels. All lights shall be shielded to direct light onto the site and away from adjacent property and shall adhere to subsection 120-202(e) (parking lot lighting).

(2) Building mounted light fixtures shall be used instead of freestanding light poles wherever possible.

(d) Parking.

(1) In the "C-3" district, outdoor storage of boats, watercraft, trailers, and vehicles of any kind shall not be allowed. All items shall be stored within buildings. In the M-1 and M-2 industrial districts, outdoor storage of boats, watercraft, trailers, and vehicles is permissible.

(2) See section 120-202 for off-street parking requirements.

(e) Prohibited uses.

(1) The following uses and activities shall be prohibited:

a. Any business activity other than the rental of storage units, including garage sales and transfer-storage enterprises that utilize vehicles as part of said business.

b. Servicing or repair of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, lawnmowers, or similar equipment.

c. Storage of hazardous, toxic, or volatile substances.

d. Residential uses, other than one unit for a 24-hour caretaker facility.