1. Definition. "Temporary Portable Storage Container" shall be defined as: a container primarily fabricated for the purpose of transporting freight or goods on a truck, railroad or ship, including cargo containers, shipping containers, storage units, or other portable structures that are placed on private property and used for storage of items, including, but not limited to, clothing, lawn and garden materials, lawnmowers, snowblowers, other equipment, goods, household or office furnishings, materials and merchandise. Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall also include, but not limited to storage box shipping containers, storage moving "pods", or any other similar portable storage containers, whether with or without wheels, and whether with or without a chassis.
2. Districts.
A. Residential Districts: The use of Temporary Portable Storage Containers in a Residential District including RB-1 and P.U.D. Districts is prohibited, except for the following uses:
(1) A single Temporary Portable Storage Container may be used in all residential zoning districts when a building permit has been issued for construction of a residential unit on that parcel. The Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be allowed on residential parcels during construction only. The Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be removed within ten (10) days after final building inspection by the City Building Officials upon completion of the residential unit or ten (10) days after the end of the construction period, whichever comes first.
(2) No Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be permitted on a vacant parcel unless the vacant parcel is adjacent to the parcel where a construction or remodel project has been issued a building permit by the City Building Officials.
(3) Temporary Portable Storage Container may be allowed on a residential parcel for a period not to exceed ten (10) days, if requested, and said request is allowed by building and zoning officials.
(4) Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall not impede traffic or pedestrians. No Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be located in a circulation aisle/lane, fire access lane, public utility easement or public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, and parks.
(5) Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall not be considered an accessory building and shall not be allowed as such.
B. Business Districts: The use of Temporary Portable Storage Containers in any Business District is prohibited, except for the following:
(1) Temporary Portable Storage Containers may be used for shipping and receiving merchandise and goods, provided that the Temporary Portable Storage Container does not remain stationary for more than five (5) days.
(2) Temporary Portable Storage Containers may be used for storing merchandise or goods, including long-term storage, provided that the Temporary Portable Storage Container is not kept in the front setback area or landscaped area, designated parking areas, fire access lanes, or public right-of-way. Any property used as residential in a Business District and is a nonconforming use in the Business District shall be prohibited from the use of a Temporary Portable Storage Container on that property and is subject to Section 170.39(2)(A) above.
(3) Temporary Portable Storage Containers may be used for construction or remodeling purposes when a building permit has been issued for construction on a parcel. The Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be allowed during construction only. The Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be removed within ten (10) days after final building inspection by the City Building Officials upon completion of the business unit or ten (10) days after the end of the construction period, whichever comes first. No Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be permitted on a vacant parcel unless the vacant parcel is adjacent to the parcel where a construction or remodel project has been approved by the City Building and Zoning Officials.
(4) Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall not impede traffic or pedestrians. No Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be placed or located in a circulation aisle/lane, fire access lane, public utility easement or public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, and parks.
C. Industrial Districts: The use of a Temporary Portable Storage Container is permissible in all industrial districts, provided they are not stored on public rights-of-way, in fire access lanes, in landscaped or front setback areas.
(1) Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall not impede traffic or pedestrians. No Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be placed or located in a circulation aisle/lane, fire access lane, public utility easement or public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, and parks.
(2) Any property used as residential in an Industrial District and is a nonconforming use in the Industrial District shall be prohibited from the use of a Temporary Portable Storage Container on that property and is subject to Section 170.39(2)(A) above.
3. Vertical stacking of Temporary Portable Storage Containers and stacking of any other materials on top of or around any Temporary Portable Storage Container shall be prohibited in all residential districts. Vertical stacking of Temporary Portable Storage Containers in business and industrial districts shall be allowed but limited to two containers, one stacked on top of another. Stacking of any other materials on top or around Temporary Portable Storage Containers shall be prohibited.
4. In all zoning districts, Temporary Portable Storage Containers must be kept in good repair, be secured against unauthorized entry and comply with City health regulations.
A. A Temporary Portable Storage Container is not in a state of good repair when it is incapable of being moved intact, holes in the container exist due to damage or rust, or it has been infested with vermin or other pests, has lapsed into disrepair or deterioration, or has been desecrated with graffiti to the point it becomes an eyesore to the public.
B. Any Temporary Portable Storage Container that is not in the state of good repair must be removed immediately.
5. Temporary Portable Storage Containers used for construction purposes must be approved by the City Building and Zoning Officials prior to placement when used during construction or remodel purposes for less than twelve (12) months.
6. A Temporary Portable Storage Container shall not be used as a dwelling or living quarters, nor for camping, cooking or recreation purposes for any amount of time in any zoning district.
7. Any Temporary Portable Storage Container existing on any property in the City of Carroll on the date of final passage of this ordinance shall be removed from such property or be brought into compliance with the provisions of this section within thirty (30) days of final passage of this ordinance.
(Ord. 2405 - Aug. 24 Supp.)
EDITOR’S NOTE | |||
The following ordinances have been adopted amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 170.06 of this chapter and have not been included as a part of this Code of Ordinances but have been specifically saved from repeal and are in full force and effect. | |||
ORDINANCE | ADOPTED | SUBJECT | |
1508 | November 9, 2015 | Rezoning from R-3PUD to R-3 | |
1510 | December 28, 2015 | Rezoning from R-5 to B-2 | |
1607 | April 25, 2016 | Rezoning from A-1 to B-2 | |
1608 | April 25, 2016 | Rezoning from A-1 to R-2 | |
1801 | January 22, 2018 | Rezoning from A-2 to I-2 | |
1802 | August 6, 2018 | Rezoning from A-1 to PUD | |
1803 | August 6, 2018 | Rezoning from R-3 to PUD | |
20-01 | January 13, 2020 | Rezoning from PUD to R-3 | |
2102 | July 26, 2021 | Rezoning from B-2 to RB-1 | |
2204 | August 22, 2022 | Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 & R-4 | |
2403 | January 22, 2024 | Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 | |
2406 | March 11, 2024 | Rezoning from R-6 to B-2 | |
2411 | May 28, 2024 | Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 | |
2413 | July 8, 2024 | Rezoning from R-2 to R-5 | |