This Section provides location, development, and operating standards for temporary storage containers in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards).
A. Approval by the Director. Temporary storage containers shall be allowed, subject to approval of a Temporary Storage Container application or Temporary Use Permit as required in Chapter 17.520.
B. Applicability. Temporary storage containers may be allowed if unusual circumstances exist that require the use of a temporary storage container, as determined by the Director. Unusual circumstances include, but are not limited to, construction, business relocation, natural disasters, and residential rehabilitation activities.
C. Development Standards for Temporary Storage Containers.
1. A temporary storage container shall:
a. Not be located in a parking area unless a Temporary Use Permit is obtained;
b. Not be located in a landscaped area; unless a Temporary Use Permit is obtained;
c. Be located on-site not more than 180 days during any consecutive 12-month period;
d. Require the submittal of a Temporary Use Permit with the Planning Division, in accordance with Chapter 17.520 if proposed fo rmore than 180 days during any consecutive 12-month period.
2. Fences, walls, and/or landscaping, or other methods approved by the Director shall be required to properly screen the temporary storage container from a public street, right-of-way, or adjacent residential zoning districts.
3. No signs, other than the operating company identification, shall be allowed on a temporary storage container.
4. The use of a temporary storage container for seasonal storage shall be prohibited.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2017-012 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008)