§ 9.17. Mini-warehouse/self-storage.  


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  • A.

    Spatial requirements. Mini-warehouse/self-storage facilities are subject to the following requirements:

    Table 9.17 Mini-Warehouse/Self-Storage Spatial Requirements

    Minimum Lot Area (acres) 2
    Minimum Lot Width and Frontage (ft.) 200
    Front Setback (ft.) 75
    Side Setback (ft.) 20
    Rear Setback (ft.) 25
    Maximum Storage Unit Size (s.f.) 600
    Minimum Caretaker's Dwelling Size (s.f.) 640

     

    B.

    Use restriction. Use of any storage unit for the conduct of manufacturing, repair, service, sales, fabrication, assembly, or any other business purpose, other than storage of goods or merchandise, is prohibited.

    C.

    Caretaker's dwelling. A single one-bedroom dwelling unit is permitted as an on-site residence for the facility caretaker. This dwelling unit shall be physically attached to the building which contains the leasing and management office for the facility.

    D.

    Parking and access.

    1.

    Parking shall be paved in accordance with the requirements of section 10.4.

    2.

    There shall be a ten-foot wide parking lane adjacent to each side of a building that has access doors to storage units. Required parking may be situated in these lanes.

    3.

    One-way traffic aisles shall not be less than 15 feet in width. Two-way traffic aisles shall not be less than 22 feet in width. This width shall not count required parking lanes.

    4.

    Site access shall be limited to no more than two driveways which are located and constructed in compliance with all township ordinances and the requirements of the Ottawa County Road Commission, whichever are more stringent.

    E.

    Outdoor storage. Areas provided for outdoor storage of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, and similar personal property shall be designated on the site plan. These storage areas shall be enclosed and screened by the on-site storage unit buildings. Outdoor storage shall not be located within any required setback area. Storage surface area shall meet the requirements of section 9.22C.