(a)
Generally.
No portable buildings (which are defined for purposes of this section as buildings which are designed so as to be readily able to be moved from one (1) location to another, regardless of foundation built or whether the owner or person in possession thereof has any intention of ever moving such building; an example of a portable building being a metal lawn equipment storage building) shall be allowed in the city unless said building meets all of the following rules and regulations:
(1)
Portable buildings will be permitted for utility and accessory uses only, such as storage; accessory uses must be incidental to the main use located on the site.
(2)
Portable buildings may not be used for living quarters.
(3)
Portable buildings will not be permitted on a site prior to the construction of the main use structure.
(4)
All yard area requirements prescribed by the zoning ordinance shall be applicable to portable buildings.
(5)
All clearances prescribed by the building and fire codes shall be applicable to portable buildings.
(6)
No portable building will be permitted in the front yard area as described by the zoning ordinance.
(7)
No portable building may be attached to the permanent structure unless it meets the construction requirements of the building and fire codes.
(8)
Portable buildings will be allowed in any zoning category less restrictive than “M.H.” mobile home district.
(b)
Penalty.
Any violation of the terms of this section is declared to be a misdemeanor, and any person found to be guilty thereof shall be punishable by a fine as provided in section 1.01.009. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable accordingly.
(1990 Code, sec. 4-74)