A. Definitions:
SHIPPING CONTAINERS: A metal sided container typically used for multimodal shipping, not placed on a foundation, and used only for storage associated with the business on the premises. The containers shall have no wheels and were not designed with wheels. Semitrailers, box trailers, etc., are also considered storage containers.
B. Permitted Areas:
1. Permitted in the WI industrial zoning classifications.
2. Permitted in the WB-2 secondary business zoning classifications subject to the following standards:
a. A limit of three (3) shipping containers per lot or tract.
b. The shipping container shall be accessory to an existing business and shall not be a stand alone use.
c. Shipping containers shall be placed at the rear of the property behind building(s) to minimize their visibility from the street.
d. Shipping containers shall be screened from adjacent side and rear properties with thick vegetation, a solid fence, or equivalent.
C. Temporary Uses:
1. Shipping containers used by contractors for equipment storage on a temporary basis during construction projects are exempt from these requirements and are allowed in any zoning classification.
2. Shipping containers may be used on a temporary basis not to exceed thirty (30) days per year (and not 30 day consecutive periods) in all zones. (Ord. 03-12, 5-19-2003; amd. Ord. 05-01, 1-18-2005; Ord. 05-25, 11-21-2005)