Council debates residential limits: setbacks, lot-size thresholds and size caps for containers

Oct 8, 2026

Council members discussed using accessory-structure standards for residential placement, possible 100-foot setback vs. rear-yard placement, a 2-acre minimum for full-size containers, and different treatment for 8x20 (160 sq ft) versus 8x40 (320 sq ft) units.

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Council members focused on how shipping containers should be regulated in residential zones, weighing setback distances, lot-size thresholds and size caps.

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