Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.25.302.12 Exterior storage.

Except as specifically permitted by this Section or any other applicable city code, exterior storage is not allowed.

For property zoned or used for a single-family or two-family residence, exterior storage is permitted under the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance or the Overland Park Municipal Code. The intent is to limit exterior storage to those items specifically permitted under the applicable zoning district regulations or the applicable accessory use regulations. Exterior storage shall be subject to the following provisions:

1. 1.
   Except for firewood, the storage of approved items shall be within the backyard.
2. 2.
   Firewood shall be neatly stacked and free of insects and vermin. Firewood shall be stored in the side yard or backyard.
3. 3.
   Storage of items shall be substantially screened from view from any adjacent property by a wall or fence. When approved by the Code Official, mature landscape material may be substituted for a wall or fence.
4. 4.
   Items such as barbeque grills, flag poles, play equipment and lawn or patio furniture are allowed and need not be screened.
5. 5.
   Any exterior storage related to a business is prohibited.
6. 6.
   The exterior storage of permitted items shall occupy no more than 20% of the allowable outside storage area.

For property not zoned or used for a single-family or two-family residential, exterior storage is limited to that which is permitted under the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance or the Overland Park Municipal Code.
Provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to those properties annexed into the City by either Ordinance No A-2367 or Ordinance No. A-2719 that has a zoning designation based on the Johnson County Zoning Regulations.

(History: Ord. No. PM-3289 §21, 2020)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901