DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the Shasta County Zoning Plan (Zoning Plan), shipping/cargo containers (also commonly referred to as metal storage containers, intermodal containers, and seatrains) are permitted on residential parcels temporarily during construction only. In addition, recent fire recovery ordinances have allowed the use of shipping/cargo containers in conjunction with legally permitted temporary dwellings for limited periods of time. Pursuant to the Zoning Plan, shipping/cargo containers are permitted for storage purposes on industrial parcels if screened from view and on parcels larger than 40 acres designated for full-time agricultural uses.
If the Board desires to modify the Zoning Plan regulations regarding shipping/cargo containers for permanent and/or temporary use on residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and/or other types of properties, the Board could direct staff to prepare and present to the Board at a future meeting a resolution of intention regarding specific amendments to the Zoning Plan. If adopted by the Board, a resolution of intention would direct staff to propose amendments to the Zoning Plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and subsequently presented to the Board for its consideration. |