Whenever there is a combination of any two uses in a building or structure, the more intensive use will be deemed the classification and character of the building use.

(Ord. 285 §39(part), 1960).

Unless otherwise permitted by this title, front yards shall be used for ornamental purposes only, and shall contain only trees, shrubs, flowers, fences or other similar items as permitted herein.

(Ord. 876 §134, 1999: Ord. 285 §39(part), 1960).

A.

Purpose. These regulations are to allow for economical, secure storage of dry goods while addressing potential aesthetic impacts on the city.

B.

During Construction. One or more storage containers may be placed on a site in any zone for storage of materials, construction tools, and equipment, only during an active building permit.

C.

Moving Containers. Moving Containers may be placed on site without a permit for up to thirty days.

D.

Shipping Containers. Schools and mini-storage facilities may have storage containers for the sole purpose of dry storage. Schools may have up to four shipping containers. Mini-storage facilities may have up to fifteen percent of the total number of storage units as shipping containers. Prior to placement, containers must be approved through a zoning permit, per MLMC Chapter 16.03, Zoning Permits. The following standards must be met.

1.

Each container shall not be more than two hundred square feet.

2.

A container shall not be closer to the street of address than the primary building.

3.

No utilities shall be connected to the container.

4.

All containers shall be screened from all neighboring properties and rights-of-way by a fence or hedge. Fences shall be solid or chain link with slats of no less than six feet in height. Hedges shall be evergreen with a mature height of no less than six feet. If a site is composed of multiple properties, the screening applies only to the outermost property line.

5.

All containers shall be in good condition, with no rust, peeling paint, or damage.

6.

All containers shall be the same or similar color to the primary building.

7.

Each container shall meet the standards of the zone in which it is located.

8.

Each container shall meet all other standards for an accessory structure.

9.

Containers shall not be placed in any required parking or landscaping.

10.

Containers shall not violate any building code or fire code regulation.

11.

Containers shall not be placed over a septic tank or drain field.

12.

Containers shall not be used as living space.

13.

No signs or logos may be placed on top of, attached to, or painted on any container.

14.

No containers are allowed in the Central Business District.

15.

Containers shall not be stacked.

(Ord. No. 1115, § 4, 6-13-2024)

Editor's note— Sec. 4 of Ord. No. 1115, adopted June 13, 2024, amended § 17.42.030 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.42.030 pertained to the prohibition of shipping containers as storage buildings, and derived from Ord. 876, 1999.

When reviewing development applications to determine compliance with this title, i.e., lot coverage, setbacks, the outside stairways, fire escapes, fire towers, porches, platforms, balconies, decks, flues and other projections shall be considered as part of the building and not as part of the yards, courts or unoccupied spaces, provided that this section shall not apply to cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features that project not more than two feet into a required yard (setback), and chimneys and gas fireplace exhaust vents that project not more than eighteen inches into a required yard (setback). Nor shall this section apply to platforms, terraces or steps below first floor level.

(Ord. 876 §136, 1999: Ord. 639 §1, 1985: Ord. 285 §39(part), 1960).