(a) It shall be unlawful to operate a self-service storage facility within the City of Freeport, except in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
(1) “Facility” shall refer to the use of the property as a whole, including any caretaker’s residence and/or business office.
(2) “Unit” or “storage unit” as used in this chapter shall refer to any separately enclosed space available for rent or lease to customers of the facility.
(3) “Movable unit” shall refer to all pod-type storage units and/or shipping containers which are capable of being transported on and off of the facility.
(4) “Shipping container” shall refer to an intermodal container designed and built primarily for freight transport.
(5) “Pod-type storage unit” shall refer to a portable storage unit, designed primarily for the storage of personal goods rather than for intermodal transport, and which is less than 18 feet in overall length or 850 cubic feet in volume.
(Ord. 2021-40. Passed 9-20-21.)