(A) Temporary construction facilities. A mobile office unit may be used as a temporary facility for any construction project in the city, provided that a valid building permit has been issued for that project by the Building Official with the applicable fee set out in Appendix A at the end of this chapter.
(B) Temporary offices. A mobile office unit may be used to house temporary offices, provided that the following conditions are met.
(1) The proposed office use and location conforms to the city regulations.
(2) The mobile office unit has documentation certifying that it has been manufactured in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
(3) All installation standards of this chapter are met and an installation permit as specified in this chapter is obtained for the mobile office unit.
(4) The unit is anchored to be ground as specified in this chapter.
(5) All utility connections are inspected as provided in this chapter, and comply with requirements of this chapter.
(6) The mobile office unit complies with the city building codes regarding exits and disabled accessibility.
(7) The unit is inspected and a certificate of inspection issued therefore as prescribed in this chapter prior to occupancy.
(8) The unit shall be limited to use as a temporary office or commercial space for a period of one year from the date of the certificate of inspection. Manufactured units may be used to allow a new commercial business to get started, however, within a period not to exceed 365 calendar days, a permanent structure must be in place for long-term use, with all the applicable permits issued and fees paid.
(9) The unit shall be provided with fire protection water supply, fire hydrants, and Fire Department access as specified in the city's fire code.
(C) Right-of-way encroachment. No mobile office shall be placed on or encroach into the public right-of-way without specific written permission for the encroachment from the Building Official.
(Ord. 06-0321, passed 3-21-2006) Penalty, see § 151.99