(A) Cargo containers are a prohibited use in all Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Recreational, and Town Center Zoning Districts.
(B) Cargo containers are a prohibited use in all commercial districts.
(C) Cargo containers are a permitted use in the I-1 Limited Industrial District, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Cargo containers may only be stored in conjunction with an intermodal facility, a manufacturing facility, a warehousing facility or a distribution facility.
(2) Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is no less than 20 acres in size.
(3) Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is located adjacent to rail access.
(4) The area for storage of cargo containers shall be limited to less than 30% of the buildable area of the site.
(5) The area for storage of cargo containers may be more than 30%, but not greater than 60% of the buildable area of the site, subject to a special use permit.
(6) Cargo containers shall not be stacked greater than three containers in height.
(7) Cargo containers may be stacked more than three, but not greater than five containers in height subject to a special use permit.
(8) Cargo containers shall be stored on gravel or other comparable material.
(9) Cargo containers are permitted pursuant to the terms of an existing executed annexation agreement.
(10) Cargo containers shall not be used as accessory structures for the purpose of the storage of materials.
(D) Cargo containers are a permitted use in the I-2 Limited Industrial District, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Cargo containers may only be stored in conjunction with an intermodal facility, a manufacturing facility, a warehousing facility or a distribution facility.
(2) Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is no less than 20 acres in size.
(3) Cargo containers may only be stored on a parcel of property that is located adjacent to rail access.
(4) Cargo containers may be located on a parcel of property that is not located adjacent to rail access subject to a special use permit.
(5) The area for storage of cargo containers shall be limited to less than 60% of the buildable area of the site.
(6) Cargo containers shall not be stacked greater than five containers in height.
(7) Cargo containers shall be stored on gravel or other comparable material.
(8) Cargo containers are permitted pursuant to the terms of an existing executed annexation agreement.
(9) Cargo containers shall not be used as accessory structures for the purpose of the storage of materials.
(E) Licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers in any zoning district for temporary storage of equipment and/or materials at a construction site during construction that is authorized by a village building permit.
(Ord. 1283, passed 4-7-03; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)