§ 38-9. Regulation of the use of cargo trailers, storage trailers and other mobile accessory units.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Mobile accessory unit means any cargo trailer, storage trailer, or other similar unit which is mobile and is designed and/or used for storage or hauling cargo.

Mobile office unit means a unit which is mobile and is used as an office.

(b)

Placement of units on a tract. No mobile accessory unit or mobile office unit shall be placed on any property within the town except as an accessory to an ongoing construction project. Prior to the placement of either a mobile accessory unit or a mobile office unit on a tract of land, the town shall issue a setup permit upon receipt of an application for the same. The permit is valid for up to one year. If the construction is not completed after one year, a permit holder may apply for an extension. An extension may be granted allowing units to remain up to an additional six months.

(c)

Number of units on commercial site. On any site where a building permit has been issued for a new building or commercial expansion the following shall be allowed:

(1)

Two mobile office units per tract of land; and

(2)

Four mobile accessory units per tract of land.

(d)

Residential sites. On any site where a building permit has been issued for residential construction the following shall be allowed:

(1)

One mobile office unit per tract of land; and

(2)

One mobile accessory unit per tract of land.

(e)

Existing units. All mobile office units and mobile accessory units located within the town shall be removed within one year from the adoption date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. Upon a showing of undue hardship, an extension may be granted by the town allowing the mobile office unit and/or mobile accessory unit to remain up to an additional six months.

(f)

Certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance shall be issued until all mobile accessory units and mobile storage units are removed from the tract of land.

(g)

Maintenance. If at any time a mobile accessory unit or mobile office unit becomes unsafe or endangers the safety of those using the unit, the building inspector or his authorized agent shall order the unit to be made safe or removed from the property.

(h)

Records. The zoning administrator shall maintain an updated record of all authorized units showing location, number, type of unit, use (storage, office, etc.), date of approval and name of the owner requesting the unit.

(i)

Penalties. The penalties provided in section 74-28 shall apply to all enforcement under this section.

(Code 2001, § 3-9)