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Truck yards and outdoor storage in Orange County
Outdoor storage is scarce in Orange County. Most business parks do not allow it, so the search focuses on a short list of industrial zones and on yards just outside the county.
Where to look
North County
Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange near the SR-57 and SR-91, where some heavier industrial zoning exists.
Santa Ana
Older industrial areas with smaller yards for contractors and service fleets.
Just outside OC
The Mid-Counties area of LA and the Inland Empire often have more yards at lower cost.
What to check before you sign
- Zoning and any conditional use permit for outdoor storage
- Business park or association rules that ban trucks or storage
- Paving, drainage and stormwater requirements
- Fencing, lighting and screening the city may require
- Truck routes and limits near homes
- Power for future electric trucks or equipment
Run your numbers
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Common questions
Why is outdoor storage hard to find in Orange County?
Most OC industrial land is in business parks whose rules do not allow outdoor storage, and cities limit new yards near homes.
What can I store outdoors?
It depends on the zone and permit: trucks, trailers, equipment, building materials or containers each have their own rules.
Should I look outside Orange County?
Often. A yard in the Mid-Counties or the Inland Empire may cost less and be easier to permit, at the cost of a longer drive.
Can you check a lot before I sign?
Yes. We review zoning, permits and site conditions with the city and the right consultants first.