(A) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings subscribed in interpreting the provisions of this section.
ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT. An unexpired and unrevoked building permit for which the Building Official has not performed a final inspection.
APPLICANT. An owner, occupant, authorized agent, or contractor or person with control of a property lot.
CITY. The City of Ferris, Texas.
SHIPPING CONTAINER. A six-sided unit originally designed as a general cargo container for the storage and/or shipment of goods by means of boat, train or truck. SHIPPING CONTAINERS are self-contained units which do not have or ever had axels or wheels directly attached to them permanently or temporarily.
(B) Shipping container use.
(1) No person shall store, maintain, or otherwise keep a shipping container on any lot or property without first having obtained a permit issued by the City Manager or his or her designee.
(2) Shipping containers on a temporary or permanent basis for primary or accessory uses are not allowed in residential zoning districts.
(3) Shipping containers shall be permitted on a permanent basis in the “C-C” Corridor Commercial Zoning District if it complies with the following regulations:
(a) Shipping containers must adhere to the building dimensional standards of the "C-C” Corridor Commercial Zoning District, including building setbacks, building heights restrictions, and lot coverage restrictions.
(b) There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for shipping containers from other structures on the same lot of record.
(c) The use of shipping containers solely for permanent or temporary storage of goods or materials is not permitted.
(4) The minimum off-street parking regulations shall be provided in accordance with § 154.070.
(5) Shipping containers must adhere to building design standards.
(6) A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of a shipping container. Applicants are required to obtain an engineer's letter stating that the shipping container shall be secured, structurally sound, stable, in good repair, and approved for its intended permitted use.
(C) Revocation. Any permit issued under this section may be revoked upon written notice to the applicant if such person is storing, maintaining, or otherwise keeping a shipping container in violation of this section or permit herein issued.
(Ord. O-24-992, passed 2-21-2024)