A. In all districts.

(1) All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties, except for the following in good order:

(a) Laundry drying.

(b) Recreational equipment.

(c) Construction and landscaping equipment and materials currently being used on the premises.

(d) Agricultural equipment and materials if these are used or intended for use on the premises.

(e) Off-street parking of passenger vehicles or pickup trucks.

(f) Fire wood piled in a neat and orderly fashion.

(g) Boats and unoccupied campers less than 25 feet in length.

(2) Existing uses shall comply with this provision within 12 months following enactment of this chapter.

B. All junkyards and auto storage areas shall be completely screened from all rights-of-way or developed areas with a solid fence eight feet or more in height and landscaped with suitable plantings. All existing junkyards and auto storage areas shall comply with these requirements within one year from the enactment of this chapter or shall terminate their operations. All junkyards in residential districts shall discontinue operations and clear the site for residential uses only within one year of enactment of this chapter and notification.

C. In all districts, the City may require a conditional use permit for any exterior storage if it is demonstrated that such a storage is a hazard to public health and safety or has a depreciating effect upon nearby property values or impairs scenic views or constitutes a threat to living amenities.