A. Applicability. Mini warehouses are allowed in N-C and C-2 Districts with a use permit. In all districts, mini warehouses shall be subject to site plan and development review.

B. Permitted Activities.* Within a mini warehouse facility no business activity, other than the rental of storage units, shall be conducted. The operation of such facility shall be for dead storage only and shall in no way be deemed to include a transfer or storage business. Only uses considered under B-2 Occupancy per Chapter 7, Section 701 of the Uniform Building Code, 1982 Edition, are allowed in any mini warehouse facility.

C. Maximum Lot Size. Mini warehouse lot size shall not exceed two acres in N-C Districts, and shall not exceed four acres in C-2 Districts. At least four thousand square feet of storage space is required for each mini storage development or phase of development.

D. Maximum Unit Size. The size of each unit of mini warehouse facility shall not exceed four hundred square feet.

E. Separation of Units. Each unit of mini warehouse facility shall be separated from other units by a solid wall.

F. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor or open storage of operable vehicles, recreational vehicles, and licensed trailers at a distance of twenty feet from buildings is permitted.

G. Interior Driveways. All interior driveways shall have a minimum width of thirty feet between wood frame buildings, or twenty-four feet between masonry buildings. In all cases, driveway width shall be sufficient to provide adequate access for fire apparatus.

H. Parking. See Section 26-49.

I. Minimum Setbacks.** A minimum front setback of fifteen feet shall be maintained. Side and rear setbacks shall be in accordance with the development standards of the district in which a mini warehouse facility is located.

J. Landscaping. Landscaping of not less than three feet in width shall be provided and maintained along street frontage except for entrance and exit driveways. All areas not covered by buildings or pavement shall be landscaped. A permanent irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas.

K. Fencing. A minimum six foot solid fence along the rear and side property lines is required when a mini warehouse facility abuts or rears on property zoned for or used for residential purposes.

L. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be shielded to direct light onto the use established and away from adjacent properties.

M. Paving. All driveways, parking, loading, and vehicle circulation areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt.

N. Building Codes.*** All mini warehouse facilities shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of the fire zone in which they are located.

O. Prohibited Materials. The following shall not be stored in individual warehouse units per Fire Prevention Code requirements:

1. Flammable or combustible liquids;

2. Welding and cutting calcium carbides and acetylene;

3. Compressed gas and L.P.G;

4. Explosive and blasting agents;

5. Fireworks;

6. Hazardous chemicals;

7. Corrosive liquids and poisonous gases;

8. Toxic materials.

P. Other Codes. All applicable requirements of the Oroville fire department, Oroville city code, and Titles 19, 14, and 25 of the California Administrative Code shall be met.

Q. Fire Hydrants. Additional fire hydrants, if required, will be installed at the permittee’s expense at locations approved by the fire department. Hydrants shall be installed prior to issuance of building permits. Required fire flow shall meet the public utility commission requirements, but shall not be less than one thousand five hundred gallons per minute.

R. Electrical Service. Electrical service to individual units shall consist only of lighting and switches. Specifically forbidden are electrical outlets within the storage units. (Ord. No. 1236 § 3)