A.

Placement of a storage container on any allowable zoned property shall be deemed a Conditional Use and a conditional use permit is required prior to placement of any storage container in any allowable area, ensuring proper location and effective anchoring/foundation according to the then most current edition of the International Building Code. The application shall show the proposed storage container is accessory to the permitted use of the property and meets the placement criteria for the zone.

B.

Storage containers shall meet the setback requirements of the underlying zone and shall be setback an additional distance so as to not interfere with visibility of traffic on adjoining streets. All storage containers must also be located in the side or rear yard of any existing principal building on the lot or parcel. No storage containers may be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet from a residential zoned lot or a lot which is being used for residential purposes.

C.

Storage containers shall not be stacked above the height of a single container device. Storage containers shall not be used for any advertising purpose and shall be kept clean of all alpha-numeric signage and writing.

D.

As a condition of placement, storage containers may be required to be fenced or screened from abutting properties and/or rights-of-way pursuant to the provisions of the underlying zoning regulations.

E.

Storage containers shall be located in an approved designated area and on the same property as the principal use and be included in the calculation of overall lot coverage.

F.

Storage containers shall not occupy required off-street parking, loading or landscaping areas.

G.

Materials stored within storage containers are subject to review and inspection by the fire chief or fire marshal, who may prohibit the storage of any item the Fire Chief, or Fire Marshal deem to be hazardous.

(Ord. No. 13-2024, 9-3-2024)