(A) It is the intent of this section to limit the placement and use of any shipping containers that are or have been used for shipping on a railroad, ship/boat, or road truck ("storage containers") as an accessory building or storage building in order to protect the public health and safety and the aesthetic quality of the Village of Pinckney.
(B) Storage containers may be utilized as a detached accessory structure incidental to a principal structure subject to the following standards:
(1) Storage containers are allowed only in the R-1 and RTO zoning districts on parcels greater than five acres.
(2) Only one storage container shall be permitted per parcel.
(3) Storage containers shall be located within the rear yard and shall be set back at least ten feet from the side and rear property lines and at least ten feet from the principal structure.
(4) A storage container as an accessory structure shall not exceed 200 square feet in area and eight and one-half feet in height.
(5) The exterior appearance of all storage containers shall be maintained and absent of all rust, holes, and other evidence of damage.
(6) Storage containers shall not be utilized for or contain habitable space.
(7) A storage container may not be used for the storage of toxic or hazardous materials.
(8) Requests for a temporary use of a storage container or containers will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator 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.
(9) The allowable number of temporary storage containers may be limited by the Zoning Administrator based on demonstrated need, aesthetic impact on the property, and Fire Department access.
(10) A temporary storage container may be placed on a paved or gravel off-street surface in the front yard. In all cases, temporary storage containers shall be set back at least 20 feet front the front property line and ten feet from the side and rear property line.
(11) The use of a temporary storage container is permitted for not more than 60 continuous or separate days. A one-time extension may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator beyond the initial 60 days upon good cause shown if such request is made to the Zoning Administrator prior to the expiration of the initial period.
(12) A temporary storage container may be placed on a property with an active building permit and must be removed no later than 12 days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or the completion of construction.
(Ord. 163, passed 9-26-2022)