Storage buildings

[Dallas Colwell]

Has anyone passed an ordinance to stop the use of portable buildings or cargo containers as rental units in a commercial zoning? As they are not permanent structues we do not receive any tax revenue from them. If anyone knows of any or has any feedback please let me know as we are considering this. Thank you.

 

[bill1952]

Well, if I were an "owner" I'd much prefer you require a permit and a foundation and tax them as utility buildings, rather than ban them. Just a thought.

 

[e hilton]

As they are not permanent structues we do not receive any tax revenue from them.

Is that your biggest concern? No tax revenue. So you’re ok with accessibility, setbacks, etc.

 

[TheCommish]

We treat them as sheds and tax them as yard items or personal property

 

[tmurray]

We treat them as sheds and tax them as yard items or personal property

Same approach here.

 

[bill1952]

Same approach here.

Does that include requiring a permit if over 200 sf or whatever your amendment requires? I hope so but wasn't sure.

Foundation? Frost protected?

 

[tmurray]

Does that include requiring a permit if over 200 sf or whatever your amendment requires? I hope so but wasn't sure.

Foundation? Frost protected?

A permit is required, but we only confirm that zoning requirements are met.

We don't required the building to be stamped by a structural engineer or on a foundation with adequate frost protection.