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Grafton council adopts zoning amendment to regulate shipping containers
Summary
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 360 on Nov. 4, 2024, amending zoning rules to add language governing the use of shipping containers in city limits. The measure passed unanimously among members present.
The Grafton City Council on Nov. 4 adopted Ordinance No. 360, an amendment to Appendix A of the city zoning code that adds language governing the use of shipping containers within Grafton. The motion to place the ordinance on second reading and adopt it was made by Councilman Greg Young and seconded by Brad Burianek; Mayor Chris West declared the motion carried after a unanimous roll‑call vote of members present (Mr. Sieben absent).
The ordinance, described in the meeting minutes as “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A - ZONING SECTION 4 AND SECTION 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAFTON, NORTH DAKOTA BY ADDING LANGUAGE TO EACH SECTION RELATING TO THE USE OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAFTON,” adds city‑level regulatory language on the placement and use of shipping containers. The minutes record the formal adoption but do not specify operational details such as permitted zones, setback standards, screening requirements or effective date beyond the adoption action.
Council members voting in favor were Brad Burianek, Kylen Kostrzewski, Donavon McMillian, Loree Osowski, Phil Ray, Darrin Wollitz and Greg Young; Mr. Brian Sieben was absent. The minutes do not record public comment or dissent on the measure.
