Storage/shipping containers shall be allowed for permanent use within the village only under the following instances:
(A) Containers shall be allowed only on properties zoned as (B) Business.
(B) A building permit is required for any storage/shipping containers being set or put in place at any location in the village. A fee of $35 shall be paid to the village at the time of the permit’s approval.
(C) Containers shall be allowed as an accessory use only and subject to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.
(D) Only one storage/shipping container is allowed on any property.
(E) At no time shall any permanent storage/shipping container be allowed to be placed anywhere other than in the rear yard.
(F) Only storage/shipping containers 20 feet or less in length shall be allowed.
(G) All signage on the container shall be removed and the container shall be painted an earth tone color or a color of siding material compatible with the surrounding environment or adjacent structures. The painting or siding shall be completed within 30 days of the placement of the container. This provision shall apply retroactively; therefore, all permanent use storage/shipping containers, whenever placed, including before the adoption of this subchapter, shall be required to comply with this provision regarding signage and painting.
(H) No stacking of material on top of the storage/shipping container is allowed. This provision shall apply retroactively; therefore, all permanent use storage/shipping containers, whenever placed, including before the adoption of this subchapter, shall be required to comply with this provision regarding the stacking of materials on such storage/shipping containers.
(I) The container shall be safe, structurally sound, and be placed on a stable surface. Any container that becomes unsafe, unstable, or dangerous, as determined by the Zoning Committee, shall be removed or repaired immediately by the property owner.
(J) No containers may be utilized as rental units or be leased to anyone other than the property owner or business where the container is placed.
(K) Containers shall not be connected to utility services, with the exception of electricity, nor shall any other utility service be utilized within the container.
(L) All containers regulated in this section shall be stored completely within the property lines of the subject property and shall not be placed on any public right-of-way or public property. Containers shall not be placed in such a fashion as to impede or obstruct the flow of drainage waters, nor impede or obstruct emergency access to the property or access to utility services or shut-offs. Units shall not impair public safety by interfering and obstructing the vision of persons using the streets, sidewalks, or driveways on or adjacent to the property.
(Ord. 2024-13, passed 9-17-2024)