Dallas, Texas
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Definition

    A lot used for the outside placement of an item for a period in excess of 24 hours. Outside placement includes storage in a structure that is open or not entirely enclosed.

Districts Permitted

    By right in CS, industrial, and central area districts. Screening required in CS, LI, IR, and central area districts. RAR required in CS and industrial districts

Required Off-Street Parking

    One space for each 2,000 square feet of site area exclusive of parking area; a minimum of one space is required

Handicapped Parking

    Must be provided if more than ten off-street parking spaces are required for this use
     

Total number of required off-street parking spaces

Minimum number of handicapped spaces required

1 - 50

1

51 - 100

2

101 - 300

3

301 - 500

5

over 500

1% of Total

Required Off-Street Loading

Square feet of floor area in structure

Total required spaces or berths

 0 to 10,000

None

10,000 to 50,000

1

50,000 to 100,000

2

Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof

1 additional

Additional Provisions

  • A person shall not place, store, or maintain outside for a period in excess of 24 hours, an item which is not:
    • customarily used or stored outside; or
    • made of a material that is resistant to damage or deterioration from exposure to the outside environment
  • Except as otherwise provided in this article, outside storage is considered to be a separate main use if it occupies more than five percent of the lot. Outside storage on less than five percent of the lot may qualify as an accessory use if it is customarily incidental to a main use.
  • Outside storage is prohibited in required yards, landscaping areas, and parking
     

 


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