(a)   An accessory storage building is:

(1)   A building originally constructed for use as an accessory building for the storage of materials and equipment accessory to a primary use located on the property.

(2)   For purposes of this chapter, cargo containers, railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, 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 accessory storage buildings.

(b)   Cargo containers include standardized reusable vessels that were:

(1)   Originally designed for or used in the packing, shipping, movement or transportation of freight, articles, goods or commodities; and/or

(2)   Originally designed for or capable of being mounted or moved by rail, truck or ship by means of being mounted on a chassis or similar transport device. This definition includes the terms “transport containers” and “portable site storage containers” having a similar appearance to and similar characteristics of cargo containers.

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(a)   Only accessory storage buildings defined in Section 4-601(a) shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property within the corporate limits of the City of Goessel (“City Limits”). 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 within the City Limits.

(b)   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the temporary placement of transport containers and/or portable site storage containers within the City Limits for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding 30 days in any one calendar year.

(c)   Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (a) of this section, any person or legal persons 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 an approved city building permit.

(d)   Notwithstanding the above provisions of this Section, if any person or legal persons seeks approval for temporary use of transport containers and/or portable site storage containers within the City Limits for any other reason, an application for a Temporary Use Permit may be sought. Any such Temporary Use Permit:

(1)   Will be reviewed and granted at the discretion of the City Council;

(2)   Shall not exceed 180 days;

(3)   The cost for any resulting Temporary Use Permit is $20.00 per month of time requested, payable in full and in advance of permit issuance; and

(4)   Each applicant, and each location, is restricted to one such Temporary Use Permit per calendar year.

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(a)   If permitted under Section 4-602, a permit is required prior to placement of a cargo container. The application shall show the proposed cargo container complies with Section 4-602, and meets all other placement criteria as set forth.

(b)   Cargo containers shall meet the setback requirements for a structure of similar size and use, if any.

(c)   Cargo containers shall not be stacked above the height of a single container device.

(d)   Cargo containers shall not be used for any advertising purpose, and shall be kept clean of all alpha-numeric signage and writing as reasonably practicable.

(e)   As a condition of placement, cargo containers may be required to be fenced or screened from abutting properties and/or rights-of-way.

(f)   Cargo containers shall be in an approved designated area and on the same property as the principal use.

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

(h)   Materials stored within cargo containers are subject to review and approval by the fire department for compliance with fire and life safety standards.

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All owners of property within the City shall have 120 days from the effective date of Ordinance No. 296 to bring the properties, which currently contain accessory storage buildings that are in violation of the terms of this chapter, into full compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

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Violation of this article shall be enforced pursuant to the procedures and penalties set forth in Chapter 4, Article 5 of the Code of the City of Goessel, as the same exists now or may hereafter be amended.

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