(A) The purpose of this section is to establish the criteria, process, rules and standards for the use of metal storage container boxes.
(B) METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS are defined as prefabricated, portable metal containers used for storage of personal property.
(C) Temporary uses in the G, AR, RR and RS Zones.
(1) Upon the issuance of a building permit, two 160 square foot metal storage containers may be established with a no-fee temporary use permit. A temporary use permit is required prior to the storage containers being located on site and may be issued for up to 18 months at a time. Temporary use permits may be renewed so long as building permit remains in active status.
(2) For non-permit projects (emergency situations related to fire or flood, or remodels), two 160 square foot metal storage containers may be established with temporary use permit for up to nine months. Emergency related projects are subject to a no fee permit. Temporary use permits may be renewed for an additional nine-month period.
(3) Metal storage containers shall be located at least ten feet from the front and street side property lines and shall meet side and rear setback requirements for the zoning district in which they are located. Exceptions may be granted by the Town Manager in an emergency situation for a maximum of 90 days.
(4) There shall be no utilities installed within the metal storage container.
(5) Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(D) Temporary uses in the CG, CH, M1 and M2 Zones.
(1) Upon the issuance of a building permit, metal storage containers may be established with a temporary use permit. A no fee temporary use permit is required prior to the storage container being located on site and may be issued for up to 18 months at a time. Temporary use permits may be renewed so long as building permit remains in active status.
(2) For non-permit projects metal storage containers may be established with a temporary use permit for up to six months.
(3) Metal storage containers are required to meet all development standards of the Zoning District in which they are located including setbacks, building separation and structure height. Exceptions may be granted by the Town Manager in an emergency situation for a maximum of 90 days.
(4) There shall be no utilities installed within the metal storage container.
(E) Permanent uses in the G, AR, RR and RS Zones.
(1) One 160 square foot metal storage container may be established with an approved building permit, subject to the following standards.
(a) There shall be no signage on the metal storage container.
(b) The only utilities permitted shall be electricity for lights and outlets (i.e., there shall be no plumbing or mechanical). The addition of electricity requires an electric permit.
(c) All containers shall be painted and maintained either the primary structure color or a pre-approved earthtone color consistent with the surrounding terrain prior to placement.
(d) Metal storage containers are required to meet all development standards of the zoning district in which they are located including setbacks, building separation and structure height.
(e) Use of the unit is for the storage of personal effects owned by the property owner or tenant. There shall be no commercial use of the unit (e.g., rental of the unit to people not residing on the property).
(f) The unit shall not be used for residential use or for the keeping of animals.
(g) Nothing shall be stored on top of the unit.
(2) Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(3) Metal storage containers existing prior to the adoption of this code will have until 1-1-2009 to meet these requirements.
(F) Permanent uses in the CG and CH Zones.
(1) The equivalent of one 320 square foot metal storage container (e.g., two eight-foot by 20- foot containers, or one eight-foot by 40-foot) may be established with an approved building permit, subject to the following standards.
(a) There shall be no signage on the metal storage containers.
(b) Electric utility may be permitted as part of the building permit.
(c) All containers shall be painted and maintained either the primary structure color or a pre- approved earthtone color consistent with the surrounding terrain prior to placement.
(d) Metal storage containers are required to meet all development standards of the zoning district in which they are located including setbacks.
(2) Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(3) Metal storage containers existing prior to the adoption of this code will have until 1-1-2009 to meet these requirements.
(G) Permanent uses in the M1 and M2 Zones.
(1) Metal storage containers are permitted with an approved building permit, subject to the following standards.
(a) There shall be no signage on the metal storage containers.
(b) Electric utility may be permitted as part of the building permit.
(c) All containers shall be painted and maintained either the primary structure color or a pre-approved earthtone color consistent with the surrounding terrain prior to placement.
(d) Metal storage containers are required to meet all development standards of the zoning district in which they are located including setbacks.
(2) Any deviations from these standards may be approved through the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(3) Metal storage containers existing prior to the adoption of this code will have until 1-1-2009 to meet these requirements.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)