Hendry County commissioners consider allowing shipping containers as backyard accessory structures on larger lots

Apr 23, 2025

Planning staff presented a first reading of LDC 25‑00001 to permit shipping containers (conex) as accessory uses on residential lots meeting size and screening standards; staff will return with acreage and size analyses before adoption.

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Planning director Ryan Alexander presented the first reading of LDC 25‑00001 on April 22, proposing amendments to the Hendry County Land Development Code to allow shipping containers as accessory structures on qualifying residential parcels.

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