Temporary storage unit/shipping container means a unit originally or specifically designed or used to store goods or merchandise during shipping or hauling by container ships, rail, or other types of transportation.
(Ord. 1135)
(a) Storage/shipping containers shall be allowed as a temporary use within the City of Oakley. Temporary uses shall be allowed in the following instances:
(1) At construction sites for the duration of the project, however units are to be removed within 60 days of the time the construction project is occupied by the owner or;
(2) Natural disaster recovery and clean-up efforts; or
(3) Short term temporary storage of goods for business enterprises located within commercially zoned districts (for example: holiday season retail storage).
(b) The following conditions apply to all storage/shipping containers:
(1) A temporary building permit is required for any units being set for more than ten days at any location;
(2) Unless otherwise stated, a limit of one permit per calendar year shall be granted for a maximum of 60 days with one 60 day extended renewal permit possible at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator;
(3) All units must meet established setbacks for the district in which they are located;
(4) Vertical stacking and/or the stacking of materials on top of the storage is prohibited;
(5) Containers shall be safe, structurally sound, in good repair, and placed on a stable surface;
(6) Any container that becomes unsound, unstable or otherwise dangerous, as determined by the City, shall be immediately repaired or removed by the property owner;
(7) Containers shall not be placed in a manner that impedes access to public rights-of-way, public utility or drainage easements, adjacent structures, or buildings.
(c) All units that were legally placed upon property in the City of Oakley prior to the adoption of this article are considered existing nonconforming per the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Oakley.
(d) Any shipping container legally placed upon property in the City of Oakley at the time of adoption of this article which does not conform to the requirements of this article shall be required to meet the requirements within 90 days after its adoption.
(Ord. 1135)
(a) Storage/shipping containers shall be allowed as a permanent use within the City of Oakley under the following conditions:
(1) Storage/Shipping containers shall be allowed as an accessory use only and subject to the requirements of the Commercial and Industrial zoning district in which they are located;
(2) All signage on the container shall be removed and the container painted a color compatible with the adjacent surrounding properties or the container shall be sided with a siding material compatible with the surrounding environment and adjacent structures. The painting or siding shall occur within 60 days of placement of the structure;
(3) Containers shall be safe, structurally sound, in good repair and placed on a stable surface;
(4) Any container that becomes unsound, unstable or otherwise dangerous, as determined by the City, shall be immediately repaired or removed by the property owner;
(5) Containers shall not be stored in a manner that impedes access to public rights-of-way, public utility or drainage easements, adjacent structures or buildings;
(6) Materials stored inside the container shall only include items normally associated with the business use of the property;
(7) Containers may be placed subject to the requirements in the applicable zoning district in which the container is placed. At no time shall the containers be placed between the main structure and the public street;
(8) Containers shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet when abutting any property zoned for residential land uses.
(9) Stacking of containers shall be prohibited;
(10) At no time shall the containers be utilized as rental units or be leased to anyone other than the property owner or property lessee of the existing on-site business enterprise where the unit is placed;
(11) At no time shall any container be placed as a permanent use in any residentially zoned district within the City;
(12) Containers shall not be connected to utility services, with the exception of electricity, nor shall any other utility services be utilized within a container;
(b) The following conditions apply to all storage/shipping containers:
(1) A building permit is required for any units being put in place for more than 10 days at any location;
(2) All shipping containers are subject to inspection of contents to ensure adherence to all applicable City ordinances
(c) All units that were legally placed upon property in the City of Oakley prior to the adoption of this article are considered existing nonconforming per the City zoning ordinances.
(d) Any shipping container legally placed upon property in the City at the time of adoption of this article which does not conform to the requirements of this article shall be required to meet the requirements within 90 days after its adoption.
(Ord. 1135)