ORDINANCE NO. 2024 01 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND SEMI TRUCK TRAILERS Page
ORDINANCE NO. 2024•01
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND SEMl·TRUCK TRAILERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY TYPE OF STORAGE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF GASSVILLE, ARKANSAS, DEFINING SUCH CONTAINERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need to regulate the use of certain containers and trailers for storage purposes within the city in residential areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GASSVILLE, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
- SHIPPING BOX CONTAINER. A container of which the corrugated wall panels, frame, cargo doors, and cross members are made of steel or Corten steel (aka weathering steel) for the purpose of shipping.
- SEMl·TRUCK TRAILER. A container whose primary purpose was to be used for transporting goods behind a tractor/truck that attached to the tractor/truck by a fifth wheel hitch. Typically consisting of two doors.
SECTION 2. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MINIMUMS.
) That shipping box containers and semi-truck trailers shall only be allowed in residential areas containing a minimum of (five) 5 acres of contiguous land and shall have a minimum setback of (thirty) 30 feet from the primary residence of the property and the property lines, no containers or trailers shall be placed over any city utility easement.
SECTION 3. PRE·EXISTING.
All containers and semi-trailers that are on residential property as of the passage and date of this ordinance qualify as pre-existing and are not subject to the enforcement or penalties of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT/PENALTIES.
Any resident seeking to place a shipping container or semi-truck trailer on residential property containing (five) 5 or more acres of contiguous land must contact the City Building Inspector to make sure that the proper setbacks have been met. Any person, firm, or corporation deemed to be found guilty of this ordinance in the District Court (Gassville Division) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $50 (fifty-dollars) up to a maximum of $250 (two hundred fifty dollars) with each day in violation counted as a separate offence.
