Chapter 8.14
CONTAINERS AS ACCESSORY OR STORAGE BUILDINGS OR LIVING UNITS

Sections:

8.14.010    Defined.

8.14.020    Limitation on placement and use established.

8.14.030    Exceptions.

8.14.010 Defined.

“Container” means a unit originally or specifically used or designed to store goods or merchandise during shipping or hauling, or unlicensed trailers or unlicensed recreational vehicles or mobile homes of less than 720 square feet. (Ord. 747 § 2(A), 1990).

8.14.020 Limitation on placement and use established.

It is the intent of the city council to limit, except in strictly regulated circumstances, the placement and use of any container as an accessory building, storage building, or living unit within the city limits. This action is taken to protect the public health and safety and the aesthetic quality of the city of Soap Lake. (Ord. 747 § 2(B), 1990).

8.14.030 Exceptions.

No person shall place or cause to be placed or use or permit the use of any container as an accessory building, storage building, or living unit within the city limits, provided licensed and bonded contractors may utilize containers for temporary housing of equipment and/or materials during construction as authorized by a city building permit. (Ord. 747 § 2(C), 1990).