Shafter Zoning Code § 11.210 Self Storage Warehouses

1. Intent

This Section is intended to ensure that self-storage warehouse operations, commonly known as “mini-warehouses,” do not result in an adverse impact on adjacent properties by reason of parking demand, traffic generation, fire, or safety hazard, or visual blight. The special conditions contained in this Section are intended to differentiate self-service storage warehousing uses from more intensive wholesale or general warehousing uses, especially regarding the differing parking requirements for these uses.

2. Applicability

The provisions of this Section shall apply to all new self-storage warehouse uses, and to all existing facilities at such a time the storage area of an existing business is substantially expanded or modified, as defined in this Title.

3. Development Standards

   • a. Access and Parking

     • (1) Driveways adjacent to parking lanes shall be twelve (12) feet in width for one-way traffic and twenty-four (24) feet in width for two-way traffic.

     • (2) Access and circulation shall be designed to eliminate the need to back out of any drive or access.

     • (3) One parking space shall be provided for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area within the office and/or caretakers quarters provided, however, a minimum of four (4) parking spaces shall be provided.

     • (4) The parking standards specified in this Section for this use shall be applicable to this use only.

   • b. Outside Storage

Specific Use Development Standards

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CITY OF SHAFTER DEVELOPMENT CODE

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No storage of materials outside an enclosed building may be permitted unless expressly designed for such purpose and approved as a part of the conditional use permit for the site.