Industrial Outdoor Storage
Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) is industrial zoned land primarily used for the storage of trailers, trucks, equipment, and materials. The defining factor of IOS, as compared to traditional industrial is value being derived from open land as opposed to a traditional building. Often times a building typically making up less then 20% of the overall property. Key factors to consider:
Zoning
Zoning is one of the most significant considerations when searching for outdoor storage. With varying degrees of lighter and heavier industrial zoning allowing for set types of storage. Municipalities are strict for re-zoning to heavier uses. Meaning the property in many cases must already have "By Right" zoning.
Security
Security plays a key role in these outdoor storage yards as your equipment and materials are being stored outside you must consider security measures such as fencing, lighting, and surveillance systems.
Location
Location is key to daily operation of companies. Is it imperative to be in an infill location or can you run your business from a more rural area? Infill locations are becoming more widely difficult to find and expensive as developers turn these tracts into higher and better uses.
Pricing
Pricing is often based on a per acre basis as opposed to square foot.
Surface
Surface bases across outdoor storage yards include concrete, asphalt, and aggregate. Aggregate being the cheapest of the group is a layer of recycled material comprised of crushed rock and concrete.