It is the intent of this section to limit the placement and use of any shipping container as an accessory building, storage building, on any parcels located in any zoning district in Kochville Township except as provided for herein. This limitation is to protect the public health and safety and the aesthetic quality of Kochville Township.
(A) Shipping containers, storage containers, used as storage buildings sited on any parcels located in any zoning district in Kochville Township is prohibited except as specifically approved and under an active permit issued as a temporary use. Requests for a temporary use permits for a temporary storage container or containers will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator and the Fire Department Inspector to determine compliance with other codes or ordinances; the submitted site plan and to determine that adequate space exists and that placement does not impact vehicular traffic. Storage containers, at the option of the zoning administrator, may require temporary screening and containment.
(B) No permit for a storage container shall be valid longer than 90 days in any calendar year.
(C) The allowable number of storage containers may be limited by the zoning administrator based on demonstrated need, aesthetic impact on the property, and Fire Department access.
(D) Storage containers that are placed on construction sites with an active building permit or placed in advance of a project where a building permit is to be issued are not regulated by this section with the exception of location and impact on vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 19-02, passed 6-17-2019)