(A) Railroad cars/cargo containers for storage. Railroad cars/cargo containers may be allowed as a conditional use for use as modular storage containers in all zones within the incorporated city limits.
(B) Conditional use permit required. Any individual or entity desiring to place a railroad car/cargo container within the incorporated city limits must first apply for and obtain a conditional use permit; said process of application and approval of the conditional use permit shall be governed and controlled by the procedures set forth in §§ 153.055 through 153.061.
(C) Additional standards for conditional use permit.
(1) In addition to meeting the standards and requirements for a conditional use permit as set forth in §§ 153.055 through 153.061, an application to place a railroad car/cargo container must also be aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding environment and must meet setback requirements and all building code requirements.
(2) A conditional use permit to place a railroad car/cargo container for storage may contain conditions requiring the painting of the container, placing a roof or other roof structure over the container or impose other landscaping requirements.
(D) Temporary use.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, railroad cars/cargo containers may be placed in all zones for temporary use not to exceed 90 days. Prior to placement, any individual or entity desiring to use a railroad car/cargo container for a temporary use shall first seek and obtain a permit from the city. The permit shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed 90 days. If additional time is needed prior to the expiration of the initial permit, the applicant may apply for an additional permit granting a 90-day extension.
(2) Any structure placed for temporary use, pursuant to the terms of this section, must be placed in a location such that it does not block the site triangle and meets all reasonable requirements of the Building Inspector prior to its placement and must not obstruct city streets or alleyways.
(Ord. 620, passed 4-7-2010)