1. Only accessory storage buildings defined in LMC 18A.10.180 shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property in any residential zone of the City, or on any property within the City the primary use of which is residential. Cargo containers, railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles, and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for purposes other than the storage of goods and materials are not permitted to be used as accessory storage buildings on property zoned residential or on property the primary use of which is residential.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (A) of this section, the temporary placement of transport containers and/or portable site storage containers on residentially zoned properties, or on properties the primary use of which are residential, for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding thirty (30) days in any one (1) calendar year.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (A) of this section, licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers for the temporary location of an office, equipment, and/or materials storage structure during construction which is taking place on the property where the cargo container is located, if the use of the cargo container is authorized pursuant to a City building permit.

1. The placement of a cargo container as an accessory storage use is limited to the following zoning districts:

2. The placement of cargo containers is further limited to properties in the above-identified zones only if the property upon which the cargo container is proposed to be located is not primarily used for residential purposes.

1. A building permit is required prior to placement of a cargo container larger than two hundred (200) square feet in area, ensuring effective anchoring/foundation according to the then most current edition of the International Building Code. The application shall show the proposed cargo container is accessory to the permitted use of the property and meets the placement criteria for the zone.

2. Cargo containers shall meet the setback requirements of the underlying zone.

3. Cargo containers shall not be stacked above the height of a single container device, except for placement within the light industrial zone and on the back yard one-half of the lot or parcel.

4. Cargo containers shall not be used for any advertising purpose and shall be kept clean of all alpha-numeric signage and writing.

5. As a condition of placement, cargo containers may be required to be fenced or screened from abutting properties and/or rights-of-way pursuant to the provisions of the underlying zoning regulations.

6. Cargo containers shall be in an approved designated area and on the same property as the principal use and be included in the calculation of overall lot coverage.

7. Cargo containers shall not occupy required off-street parking, loading or landscaping areas.

8. Materials stored within cargo containers are subject to review and approval by the Fire District.