§ 9-3. Temporary buildings, construction trailers, temporary portable storage containers, temporary portable waste collection containers, manufactured homes, and travel trailers.

Temporary buildings, construction trailers, temporary portable storage containers, temporary portable waste collection containers, and manufactured homes used in conjunction with construction work only, may be permitted in any district during the period when construction work is in progress, as shown by possession of a valid building permit, but such temporary facilities shall be removed upon completion of the construction work. Temporary structures and containers placed on the property during construction shall not interfere with the access or mobility of any actively used site or structure.

Manufactured homes used as temporary residence during construction or reconstruction of a permanent residential structure may be permitted for up to twelve (12) months upon approval by the zoning administrator. Extension(s) of six (6) months may be granted at the discretion of the zoning administrator. For the first six (6) months of the initial twelve (12) month period, no building permit for the reconstruction or repair of a permanent residential structure damaged or destroyed, as to be uninhabitable, by fire or natural disaster shall be required until the commencement of said reconstruction or repair.

Travel trailers (recreational vehicles) used as temporary residence during construction or reconstruction of a permanent residential structure may be permitted for up to twelve (12) months upon approval by the zoning administrator. Extension(s) of six (6) months may be granted at the discretion of the zoning administrator.

Travel trailers (recreational vehicles) used as temporary residence during reconstruction or repair of a permanent residence damaged or destroyed, as to be uninhabitable, by fire or other natural hazard may be permitted for up to twelve (12) months upon approval of the zoning administrator, provided that the temporary residence is for the occupants or owners of the permanent residence damaged by fire or natural disaster and the reconstruction/repair commences within five (5) years of the occurrence of the fire or natural hazard. For the first six (6) months of the initial twelve (12) month period, no building permit for the reconstruction or repair of a permanent residential structure damaged or destroyed, as to be uninhabitable, by fire or natural disaster shall be required until the commencement of said reconstruction or repair. Extension(s) of six (6) months may be granted at the discretion of the zoning administrator.

The issuance of a zoning permit by the zoning administrator for travel trailers (recreational vehicles) to be used as temporary residences shall in all cases be subject to the following requirements:

(1)

The travel trailer (recreational vehicle) shall be placed no closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.

(2)

Sanitary (water and sewer) and electrical connections shall be provided by the applicant(s), be quick disconnect and conform to county and state regulations.

(3)

The inhabitants shall evacuate themselves and/or the travel trailer (recreational vehicle) when climatic conditions warrant, and within four (4) hours of notification by federal, state or local authorities. The owner(s) shall acknowledge and agree to hold harmless the county from liability for any fire, theft, or casualty loss associated with the temporary use.

(4)

The travel trailer (recreational vehicle) shall be disconnected from sanitary and electrical connection, and shall cease to be used as a temporary residence, upon the earlier of either completion of the reconstruction of the permanent residence or the expiration of the permit.

Temporary portable storage containers shall be allowed for short term use accessory to a legally permitted use under the following conditions:

(1)

A minimum five (5) foot setback from any property line.

(2)

A maximum of thirty (30) days of temporary accessory use without a permit.

(3)

Only one (1) such container per parcel.

(4)

The thirty (30) day time period may be extended in response to a written request to the zoning administrator showing reasonable cause.

(Ord. of 7-7-2009; Ord. of 9-6-2011; Ord. of 3-4-2014; Ord. of 6-2-2015(1))

Editor's note— An ordinance adopted March 4, 2014, changed the title of § 9-3 from "Temporary buildings, construction trailers, manufactured homes, and travel trailers" to "Temporary buildings, construction trailers, temporary portable storage containers, temporary portable waste collection containers, manufactured homes, and travel trailers."

(Ord. of 7-7-2009; Ord. of 9-6-2011; Ord. of 3-4-2014; Ord. of 6-2-2015(1))

Editor's note

An ordinance adopted March 4, 2014, changed the title of § 9-3 from "Temporary buildings, construction trailers, manufactured homes, and travel trailers" to "Temporary buildings, construction trailers, temporary portable storage containers, temporary portable waste collection containers, manufactured homes, and travel trailers."