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<br />Planning & Zoning Commission <br />Shipping Containers <br />Page 2 of3 <br /> <br />b. Shipping Containers as mobile tools/equipment supply - The most common <br />allowance for shipping containers as storage is when these are used as temporary <br />storage or mobile supply for construction equipment. Containers, that are used by <br />a contractor for storage of construction materials on site and which remain on the <br />contractor's office/facility after completion of activity and/or maintenance or <br />repair purposes, are not required to obtain a building permit. These short-term <br />accessory use equipment storage containers are more commonly located in <br />industrial or commercial zoning districts than in residential areas. Therefore, in <br />this case the issue is one of aesthetics, which may be addressed by screening <br />requirements as to screen these units from public view and from the right-of-way <br />in compliance with Section l06-444(a) (b) of the Code of Ordinances. <br /> <br />Conclusion: <br /> <br />Staff suggests that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward their official position <br />for action by City Council on possible amendments to the Code of Ordinances. <br /> <br />Action by the Commission <br />1. Discuss the issues <br />2. The Commission may elect to: <br />. Recommend to Council, approval of the above amendments pertaining to <br />the shipping containers as an accessory structure. <br />. Recommend to Council, approval of a revised version of the above stated. <br />. Recommend to Council, denial of the proposed amendments. <br />. Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. <br />