The board of supervisors has enacted the following provisions to establish minimum development standards for the placement of metal shipping containers within the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. These standards are designed to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the community, preserve property values and protect health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. 348.4481 § 18.50 (part), 2008)

(Ord No. 348.4856, § 1, 7-25-2015)

Placement of metal shipping containers shall be subject to the following limitations:

A.

Metal shipping containers shall not be allowed as a principal use in any zone.

B.

Metal shipping containers shall be an accessory use for storage and shall not be used for habitable space.

C.

Except as otherwise provided, metal shipping containers shall be allowed in all zones on a temporary basis during construction, grading operations or agricultural operations when utilized solely for the storage of supplies and equipment that are used for the construction, grading or agricultural operations on that site.

D.

In commercial and industrial zones, placement of metal shipping containers as an accessory use is permitted provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216 of this title or the placement of metal shipping containers has been approved as part of an approved plot plan, conditional use permit or public use permit.

E.

Except as otherwise provided in section 17.288.020 B., C., and E., the placement of metal shipping containers shall be allowed in all zones as an accessory use subject to the following development standards:

1.

No more than one metal shipping container is allowed on lots one gross acre or greater but less than two gross acres.

2.

No more than two metal shipping containers are allowed on lots two gross acres or greater but less than five gross acres.

3.

No more than three metal shipping containers are allowed on lots five gross acres or greater but less than ten (10) gross acres.

4.

No more than five metal shipping containers are allowed on lots ten (10) gross acres or greater.

5.

The size of a metal shipping container shall not exceed forty (40) feet (length) by ten (10) feet (width) by ten (10) feet (height) and the storage area shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet.

6.

No metal shipping container shall be placed on the top of another metal shipping container.

7.

A principal building, dwelling unit or agricultural operation shall be located on the lot.

8.

Placement shall be to the rear of the principal building or dwelling unit on the rear half of the lot.

9.

Metal shipping containers shall be painted a neutral earth-tone color or a color consistent with the principal building or dwelling unit.

10.

The minimum side and rear setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet for lots one gross acre or greater but less than two gross acres.

11.

The minimum side and rear setback shall be fifty (50) feet for lots two gross acres or greater.

12.

The minimum side and rear setback shall be fifty (50) feet for lots two gross acres or greater.

13.

Metal shipping containers shall not be located within an area that includes sensitive habitat, biological resources or historical resources.

F.

The quantity of metal shipping containers may exceed the amount set forth in section 17.288.020 E. provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of chapter 17.216 of this title or the placement of metal shipping containers has been approved as part of an approved plot plan, conditional use permit or public use permit.

(Ord. 348.4481 § 18.50 (part), 2008)

(Ord No. 348.4856, § 1, 7-25-2015)

The provisions of this section shall not apply in the A-2, A-P or A-D zones or to lots ten (10) gross acres or greater located in the A-1 zone, and the placement of metal shipping containers shall be permitted in these zones and on these lots in the A-1 zone.

(Ord. 348.4481 § 18.50 (part), 2008)

(Ord No. 348.4856, § 1, 7-25-2015)