(Note: many of these standards pertain to state or federal jurisdiction and are referenced as such.)
(A) Purpose: The guiding of development so as to create a compatible relationship of uses depends upon certain standards being maintained.
(B) Uses permitted in the various districts, conditional and accessory uses, shall conform to the following standards:
(1) Semi-trailers, railroad cars, or similar equipment shall not be used as commercial or residential accessory structures.
(2) A single cargo container may be used for permanent personal storage or as an agricultural storage structure on a legally described parcel, provided the following conditions can be met:
(a) The subject parcel is a minimum of five acres.
(b) The subject parcel shall not exceed the maximum allowed square footage for personal storage as listed in § 152.073, unless a variance has been approved.
(c) The cargo container meets all applicable setbacks and separation distance as required by the county zoning code.
(d) A building permit for the placement of the cargo container is obtained.
(e) The cargo container meets all applicable requirements of the building code.
(f) The cargo container does not exceed 320 square feet.
(g) The cargo container is a neutral color, and is prohibited from displaying any logo, sign, advertising, or message as regulated by Chapter 154 (Sign Regulations).
(h) Screening consisting of a berm (2:1 maximum slope with supplemental plant materials including trees, shrubs, and groundcovers) and/or a continuous evergreen vegetative buffer shall be provided and maintained at all times around the perimeter of a cargo container that faces (a) public road right-of-way within 250 feet of the structure, (b) an existing residence or farmstead within 300 feet of the structure not on the subject parcel, or (c) residentially zoned or platted property within 300 feet of the structure.
(3) In addition to the above, a single cargo container may be used for temporary storage during a permitted construction project provided it is shown on the approved site plan for the project. The cargo container shall be removed from the property prior to the project receiving any final approval(s).
(4) In addition to the above, a single cargo container may be used for the temporary storage of an owner or a tenant’s personal belongings during the process of moving in or out of a residential dwelling or commercial location. The temporary cargo container shall not exceed 320 square feet and shall not remain longer than 60 days.
(5) Vibration. Any use creating periodic earth shaking vibrations such as may be created from a drop forge shall be prohibited if the vibrations are perceptible beyond the lot line of the site on which the use is located. The standard shall not apply to vibrations created during the process of construction.
(6) Glare or heat. Any use requiring an operation producing an intense heat or direct light transmission shall be performed with the necessary shielding to prevent the heat or direct light from being detectable at the lot line on the site on which the use is located.
(7) Explosives. Any use requiring the storage, utilization or manufacturing of Class A explosives shall be located not less than 400 feet from the lot line.
(8) Traffic control. The traffic generated by any use shall be channelized and controlled in a manner that will avoid congestion on the public streets, safety hazards and excessive traffic through residential areas. Traffic into and out of all commercial and industrial uses and areas shall in all cases be forward moving, with no backing onto streets or pedestrian ways.
(9) Standards relating to noise, air emissions, toxic and noxious matter, radiation and electro- magnetic emissions are regulated by state and/or federal laws. Compliance with the laws shall be as determined by the appropriate state and/or federal regulatory agency, except as regulated by another county ordinance.
(10) Slopes in excess of 18% shall be left in their natural state unless the alteration of the slope is unavoidable, there are no viable alternatives, and the alteration conforms to all other county requirements. Alterations shall be designed and approved by a registered engineer. Activities intended to stop slumping or erosion shall be exempt from this standard if approved by the SWCD.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 70-2010, passed 1-25-11; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)