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Commission considers limiting permanent shipping containers in residential zones
Summary
Staff proposed banning permanent intermodal storage containers in residential zoning (RR, R1, R2, R3, RMH and DC) beyond 30 days and clarifying accessory structure square‑foot limits; commissioners discussed enforcement, ETZ coverage, grandfathering, aesthetic standards and size/permit thresholds.
The commission spent a substantial portion of the Jan. 14 work session discussing intermodal storage containers in residential areas and potential code changes to prevent permanent placement.
Staff presented findings that many complaints within city limits stem from unpermitted containers used as permanent storage; the International Building Code treats an unmodified intermodal container as a…
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