(A) Long-term uses (longer than one year). The long-term uses of storage container(s) may be permitted in all zoning districts except R-6, R-8, R-7, R-7MHE, R-6MH, R-8-O where the maximum size of storage container(s) located in these zones is a height of eight feet and six inches, a width of eight feet, and a length of 21 feet with an approved zoning permit, if it meets the following conditions:
(1) A site plan of the proposed location of the storage container(s), have been submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector. The site plan shall include existing adjacent properties, proposed location and dimensions of storage container(s), current zoning, proposed buffering/screening as recommended by Zoning Administrator, existing right-of-ways, required setback distances, foundation footprints to be approved by the Building Inspector and/or Zoning Administrator, and elevation details of the proposed site.
(2) If the intended use of the storage container(s) includes occupation and the inclusion of electrical, plumbing, heating or air conditioning systems, it shall fall under the same standards as a manufactured home (see applicable definition in § 156.016) in the underlying zone for which it is located.
(3) Storage container(s) shall be set back a minimum five feet from any property line, minimum ten feet from any other structure and located in either the side or rear yard of the property.
(4) Only one storage container is allowed per lot unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(5) Each storage container(s) shall be one solid color and shall not contain any names, logos or other markings painted on, or otherwise attached to, the exterior of the container(s).
(6) Storage container(s) located in commercial, industrial and residential zones not specified in this division shall be screened away from the general public in a manner which maintains harmony with the surrounding structures. Storage container(s) located in zones specified in this division (R-6, R-8, R-7, R-7MHE, R-6MH, R-8-O), shall be screened from view of adjacent streets and from other residentially zoned land, by a double row of evergreen shrubs or trees planted to form a continuous hedge of at least six feet in height within two years of installation.
(B) Town-owned property and town uses. Storage container(s) that are owned and used by the town (regardless of the underlying zoning district), are permitted with the approval of the Town Manager. The number of storage container(s) allowed and the time period for which a container(s) may be used under this division shall be established by the Town Manager.
(C) Short-term uses (14 to 90 days). The short-term use of storage container(s) is permitted in all zoning districts and requires a temporary storage permit that shall not exceed 90 days. Temporary storage permits may be granted a maximum of two times per year per property.
(1) General site plans are required to be submitted for temporary storage permits. A temporary storage permit will be granted with the approval of the Zoning Administrator. General site plans for short-term uses of storage container(s) shall include existing adjacent properties, proposed location and dimensions of storage container(s), and current zoning.
(2) Maximum size of storage container(s) located in zones R-6, R-8, R-7, R-7MHE, R-6MH, R-8-O is a height of eight feet and six inches, a width of eight feet and a length of 21 feet.
(D) Accessory to building permit. Temporary storage permits are not required for storage container(s) which are accessories to building construction as long as a valid building permit is present on site. At the expiration of the building permit, all storage container(s) must be removed from the property. Storage container(s) used on an active building site do not require foundations.
(E) Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited for storage container(s):
(1) Storage container(s) used primarily for storage shall not be used for human habitation.
(2) Storage container(s) used for the primary intent of storage shall not have any factory-built or field applied electrical, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning systems. Furthermore, the storage container(s) shall not be connected to a power system. Storage container(s) that are used otherwise with the intent of conducting regular business will be treated as manufactured homes and must meet the same standards as required by Building Code with the approval of the Building Inspector and issuance of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator.
(3) Storage container(s) shall not be stacked on top of each other or on top of any other structure.
(4) Storage container(s) shall not block, obstruct or reduce in any manner any required exits, windows, vent shafts, parking spaces and/or access driveways.
(5) Refuse and/or debris or any material that is required to be placarded according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), shall not be stored in, against, on or under the cargo container(s).
(6) The keeping of animals in storage container(s) is not permitted.
(7) The location of a storage container(s) within a structure is prohibited unless it is approved by the Fire Department and Building Inspector.
(Ord. O-2007-20IN, passed 9-4-2007) Penalty, see § 156.999