(1)

PURPOSE. This subsection is established to regulate the use of shipping containers, which may be placed outdoors and may only be used for storage purposes in certain zoning districts and in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, for the general purpose of protecting the aesthetic qualities of the City.

(2)

GENERAL PROHIBITIONS. Shipping containers shall not be placed or used for residential purposes in any zoning district. Shipping containers shall not be placed or used outdoors for storage or other purposes in any Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 or R-6), except as provided below.

(3)

CONTRACTOR USE EXCEPTION. In any Residential District, contractors or property owners may temporarily place and use shipping containers outdoors in conjunction with construction activities duly authorized by building permit issued by the City for construction, remodeling or demolition projects, provided that not more than one (1) shipping container shall be used, nor shall such use be for more than ninety (90) days, unless additional containers and/or time for placement is authorized in writing by the Director of Public Works.

(4)

HOUSEHOLD MOVING EXCEPTION. In any Residential District, a property owner or tenant may temporarily place and use shipping containers outdoors in conjunction with removal and relocation of personal property from the site, provided that not more than one (1) shipping container shall be used, nor shall such use be for more than ninety (90) days, unless additional containers and/or time for placement is authorized in writing by the Director of Public Works.

(5)

PLACEMENT IN STREET OR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. In any Residential District, shipping containers may be temporarily placed and used in the public street or street right-of-way only on obtaining written permit approved by the Director of Public Works, and payment of such fee as set in the permit application. The permit shall specify the number of containers and term for such placement that is consistent with the provisions in subsections (3) and (4) above. The permit shall further require the applicant at all times to keep the area surrounding the shipping container free from accumulated snow, ice, refuse and other debris.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 2, 12-13-2022)