The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of storage containers on residentially zoned and residentially used properties in the city, which regulations are adopted to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and promote positive aesthetics in the city.

(Ord. No. 592, § 2, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 2, 5-14-19)

The following words or phrases shall have the meanings set forth for the purposes of this chapter:

A.

An "accessory storage building" is:

1.

A building originally constructed for the use as an accessory building for the storage of materials and equipment accessory to a primary use on the property.

2.

For the purpose of this chapter, cargo containers, railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, trailers, recreational vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for the purpose other than the storage of goods and materials are not accessory storage buildings.

(Ord. No. 592, § 3, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 3, 5-14-19)

A.

Only accessory storage buildings defined in definitions shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property in any residential zone of the city, or on any property within the city the primary use of which is residential. Cargo containers, railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles, and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for the purposes other than the storage of goods and materials are not permitted to be used as accessory storage buildings on property zoned residential or on property the primary use of which is residential.

B.

Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection A of this section, the temporary placement of transport containers and/or portable site storage containers on residentially zoned properties, or on properties the primary use of which are residential, for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding thirty days in any one calendar year.

C.

Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection A of this section, licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers for the temporary location of an office, equipment, and/or materials storage structure during construction which is taking place on the property where the cargo container is located, if the use of the cargo container is authorized pursuant to a city building permit.

(Ord. No. 592, § 4, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 4, 5-14-19)

A.

The placement of cargo containers as an accessory storage use is limited to the following zoning districts:

1.

Commercial;

2.

Commercial industrial;

3.

Parks.

B.

The placement of cargo containers is further limited to properties in the above-identified zones only if the property upon which the cargo container is proposed to be located is not primarily used for residential purposes.

(Ord. No. 592, § 5, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 5, 5-14-19)

A.

A building permit is required prior to placement of a cargo container larger than two hundred square feet in area, ensuing effective anchoring/foundation according to the then most current edition of the International Building Code. The application shall show the propose cargo container is accessory to the permitted use of the property and meets the placement of the zone.

B.

Cargo containers shall meet the setback requirements of the underlying zone.

C.

Cargo containers shall not be stacked above the height of a single container device, except for placement in a commercial or industrial zone.

D.

As a condition of placement, cargo containers may be required to be fenced or screened from abutting properties and/or rights of ways pursuant to the provisions of the underlying zone.

E.

A conditional use permit is required for all shipping containers placed on commercial properties.

F.

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

G.

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

H.

Materials stored within cargo containers are subject to review and approval by the fire district.

(Ord. No. 592, § 6, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 6, 5-14-19)

In the event any conflict exists between the provisions of this chapter and other currently existing provisions of the city of Napavine code or other ordinances of the city, the terms and provisions of the chapter shall take precedence and to the extent of any such conflict, the terms and conditions of any existing provisions of the city of Napavine or other ordinances of the city shall be and hereby are amended insofar as necessary to conform to the provisions of the chapter.

(Ord. No. 592, § 7, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 7, 5-14-19)

A.

Each violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a Class I civil infraction with a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars each calendar day a violation of this chapter exists shall be subject to a separate Class I civil infraction with a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars.

B.

A peace officer of the city of Napavine, or any peace officer or other person with code enforcement duties granted authority within the jurisdictional limits of the city of Napavine shall have such authority to issue a Class I civil infraction, if a violation is committed in his or her presence, or after investigation, there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has been committed.

C.

Class I civil infractions issued hereunder shall be subject to RCW Chapter 7.80 and the Napavine Municipal Code. In the event of conflict between the RCW and the Napavine Municipal Code, the Napavine Municipal Code shall control.

(Ord. No. 592, § 8, 4-9-19; Ord. No. 592-A, § 8, 5-14-19)