To preserve property values and aesthetic resources of the Town,
the Town has determined that regulation of shipping containers, and
other like structures used for temporary or permanent storage is appropriate.
It is the intention of the Town Board to maintain a clean, wholesome
and attractive community and to guard against the creation of nuisances
and conditions that may: A) endanger the health, safety and welfare
of the residents; B) reduce the value of properties; C) interfere
with the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties; and D) interfere
with the well-being of the public. The Board finds that from time
to time containers are needed by the citizens of the Town for various
reasons, including but not limited to construction or storage of personal
belongings. Nevertheless, the presence of containers can have a negative
impact on health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Town.
This chapter is intended to minimize the adverse effects that containers
may have by regulating the amount of time and location where they
may be parked, or stored, on properties in certain zoning districts.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare of the residents and aesthetic resources, and the general
welfare of the Town and its residents. The Town finds that regulation
of shipping containers is in the best interest of the Town.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
Property located in an agricultural district, as defined
by New York State Agriculture & Markets Law, and being actively
farmed or used for agriculture within the last 18 months.
CONTAINER PERMIT
A permit issued by the Building Inspector authorizing the
use of a shipping container, portable site storage container, or accessory
storage container.
SHIPPING CONTAINER
A standardized reusable vessel, which is usually made of
steel, that was: i) originally designed for or used in the packing,
shipping, movement or transportation of freight, articles, goods,
or commodities; and/or ii) originally designed for or capable of being
mounted or moved by rail, truck or ship by means of being mounted
on a chassis or similar transport device. "Transport containers" and
"portable site storage containers" having a similar appearance to
and similar characteristics of shipping containers shall be included
in the definition of "shipping containers."