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Planning board approves changes to shipping-container rules for B-1 and I-1 zones
Summary
After a public hearing and discussion, the planning board voted unanimously to accept TRC/staff-recommended edits allowing shipping containers in Business-1 zones (with conditions) and adjusting Industrial-1 storage standards; the board asked staff to forward revised ordinance language to Town Council.
The Town of Nashville Planning Board voted unanimously to accept text changes that allow shipping containers in specified nonresidential zoning districts with conditions meant to protect residential areas and downtown character.
Staff explained the proposal would add shipping-container allowances to B-1 (Highway Business) and I-1 (Industrial-1) districts while retaining stricter setbacks and buffer requirements when containers abut residential property. TRC recommended striking some industrial-only fencing and buffer requirements and reducing a 50-foot setback to 25 feet in industrial districts; TRC wanted to ease overly strict standards in industrial zones while maintaining protections where commercial/industrial abut residences.
During public comment, contractor and business owner Christopher Sanjone urged caution and careful drafting, noting past earlier ordinance language had blanket prohibitions that the update was intended to correct. James Baker expressed concern about containers appearing in residential or downtown areas. Board members discussed geographic limits and agreed B-2 (downtown) would remain exempt; under the approved language shipping containers could appear in B-1 corridors and industrial areas, subject to facade and buffering requirements and site-design standards.
Next steps: staff will finalize ordinance language and forward a clean draft and TRC notes to Town Council for consideration.
