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Etna Green attorney to draft ordinance permitting commercial shipping containers for review
Summary
Town attorney Nick will draft a proposed ordinance to permit shipping containers for commercial businesses in Etna Green; the discussion noted two existing commercial properties already using containers and that county zoning may affect local terms.
Town attorney Nick and council members discussed drafting a local ordinance to clarify whether and how commercial businesses may use shipping containers for storage.
Council members said two commercial properties already deploy containers and that county zoning currently governs aspects of use. The attorney offered to prepare an ordinance for the council's review at next month's meeting, with language intended to apply to commercial customers only and not to residential properties.
Why it matters: A local ordinance would provide clear standards for commercial storage containers and could avoid ad hoc approvals or conflicts with county zoning. The attorney will look for model language and circulate a draft by email ahead of the next meeting.
What happens next: Attorney Nick will draft the ordinance and provide an example from other towns if available; council will review the draft in the next meeting packet.
