10-4-6 STORAGE STRUCTURES, UTILITY STRUCTURES AND RELATED FACILITIES

Storage sheds, commercial storage, utility structure and related facilities shall address the following issues: Screening, noise level, odors/air quality, lighting, landscaping architectural screening, proximity, etc. The length, size and architectural character of the proposed structure must be compatible with the surrounding uses in the area and must comply with the setback requirements for the zone in which it is located. A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to ensure that all storage, commercial storage, utility sheds, and other related structures are located, installed, buffered/screened and maintained in a manner that will minimize the impact of such facilities/structures on surrounding properties, and will not adversely affect the rural, agricultural, small town character of Randolph. B. Application: All applicants wishing to submit an application to construct such facilities/structures shall submit plans of the proposed facilities/structures and shall meet or exceed the following criteria: 1. Site Location/Proximity: The facilities/structures shall be located in a manner that reduces, to the maximum extent possible, the visibility from any major highway, roadway and/or adjacent development. Such facilities and related uses shall also be required to be consistent with the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and particular care shall be taken to reduce all potential impacts on adjacent residential uses. 2. Site Layout and Design: Such development shall be integrated into the site in a manner that is sensitive to the existing site features, to the maximum extent possible, to screen the facilities from surrounding properties and sensitive view corridors. 3. Architectural screening: When appropriate and/or necessary to meet the requirements of subsection A of this section, architectural screening shall be utilized to disguise the facilities/structures to be consistent with the rural character of the area. 4. Lighting: Lighting shall be required for maintenance and security purposes. Fixtures shall be fully shielded with light directed down and may be controlled by motion detectors such that the lights are off unless needed for maintenance access or tripped on by motion detectors. 5. Noise: The development shall be held to the existing noise ordinance for Rich County. If the development has consistent complaints a noise study may be required to make a determination. 6. Security Fencing: Security fencing shall be as unobtrusive as possible and shall blend with the surrounding environment. 7. Maintenance: All site improvements, including any required landscaping, fencing, buildings, finishes, etc., shall be maintained to an acceptable standard such that the facilities and related site improvements shall not adversely affect, in a significant manner, the public health, safety and welfare and must comply with all the requirements of the Title 7-2 of the Nuisance Ordinance.