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5. C.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	07/10/2018
Issue: A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Chapter 4 Regarding Shipping Containers
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Chapter 4 Regarding Shipping Containers

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 4 to allow alternative uses of standard industrial shipping containers.

BACKGROUND:

Large, standardized, industrial containers designed for the intermodal shipping of goods and commodities by ship, rail, and truck have become increasingly available and attractive for alternative uses. However, although the LDC allows such containers to be used as portable storage containers for temporary outdoor storage, it does not authorize their use as storage sheds or other residential or non-residential structures. In any LDC authorization of alternative uses of industrial shipping containers it is appropriate to address their quantity, appearance, and location, especially in residential areas.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith D. Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommendations or legal sufficiency comments made in that review are also attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Amendment of the LDC requires public hearing review and recommendation by the Board prior to action by the BCC. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

This Ordinance, amending the LDC, will be filed with the Department of State following adoption by the BCC.

Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to staff and interested citizens.

The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Development Services Department, in cooperation with the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
6/5/18 Draft Revised
Draft Ordinance