§ 48-169. Off-street parking and/or storage of certain vehicles.

(a)

Trucks, trailers, semi-trailers (self-propelled or detached) and prefabricated cargo shipping containers or similar containers shall not be used as a storage or other type of accessory structure in any zoning district, except as provided for under this section.

(b)

Following a storm event for which a state of emergency has been declared in accordance with chapter 14 of the Town Code of Ordinances trucks, trailers, semi-trailers (self-propelled or detached), and prefabricated cargo shipping containers may be stored temporarily on a site to store merchandise removed from the damaged structure, provided a storm related building permit has been issued to repair the structure. Trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and prefabricated cargo shipping containers may be located in any required parking area or drive aisle. Trucks, trailers, semi-trailers and prefabricated cargo shipping containers shall be allowed on-site for a time period not to exceed six months from date of building permit issuance and shall be removed prior to issuance of the building permit certificate of completion.

(c)

Temporary, self-contained storage units used in moving services, including "PODS" which are intended to be picked up and moved to various locations on demand shall be allowed on a parcel for up to 30 days with a zoning permit. Such storage units must be stored within the property boundary and shall be placed so as not to interfere with traffic or as to create a traffic hazard on an adjacent street.

(d)

Mobile magnetic resonance imager(s) (MRI), health or other medical vehicles providing mobile health services, and book mobiles when approved by the town manager as customary, mobile services or as part of a crowd gathering or special events permit are specifically excluded from this regulation.

(e)

Nothing in this section shall apply to any vehicle stored in compliance with applicable town codes. This regulation shall not be interpreted to prohibit the timely unloading and loading of commercial trailers or boat trailers in any district.

(Code 1990, § 22-251(f); Ord. No. 04-04-011, § I, 4-7-2004; Ord. No. 15-03-009 , Pt. III, 3-4-2015)