HomeMy WebLinkAbout103 PZ 24 PZC Staff Report LUR Shipping No. 2103 PZ 24 PZC
APPLICANT: Lincoln County Planning & Development Office PROJECT: Land Use Regulations Amendment - Shipping Containers as Storage Units
PLANNER: Stephen P. Allen
PROPOSAL: Proposal to Amend the Lincoln County Land Use Regulations to require shipping containers used as Commercial Storage Units to permit through a Conditional Use Permit instead of a Zoning and Development Permit in both Rural and Mixed Zones. This will include adding
specific requirements for this use to have foundation systems and anchoring of units as defined in
the International Building Code (IBC).
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission send a recommendation of APPROVAL to the Board of County Commissioners for File # 103 PZ 24 Land Use Regulations Amendment - Shipping Containers as Storage Units with:
• Findings of Approval A. thru C.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL:
A. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of W.S. 18-5-202 (b) for the adoption
and amendment to a comprehensive plan, including zoning.
B. The proposal is consistent with the Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan, specifically: IV. Land Use, Goals: E. Identify and protect the scenic resources of the county. IV. Land Use, Objectives:
1. Create Land Use Regulations that promote the responsible and orderly development
of Lincoln County. 2. Promote the conservation of open space in Lincoln County. C. The proposal is consistent with the procedures outlined in Lincoln County Land Use Regulations Chapter One for the adoption of amendments, specifically regarding the noticing of plan
amendment and rezone proposals.
LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Land Use Regulation Amendment Proposal
HEARING TIME AND DATE: 6:00 p.m. September 18, 2024
LOCATION: Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom 3rd Floor, 925 Sage Ave., Kemmerer, Wyoming & Afton Planning & Development Office, 61 E. 5th Ave., Afton, Wyoming FILE # 103 PZ 24
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO REGULATIONS:
Create a new line/amendment to the Land Use Regulations Chapter 7.3 Land Use Table as follows: Commercial Storage Units - Shipping Containers / Other: R = C, M = C, RC = Blank, I = P Commercial Storage Units: R = C, M = C, RC = Blank, I = P
Create Definition in Chapter 7 for Shipping Containers as follows; INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINER - As defined in the International Building Code; A
six-sided steel unit originally constructed as a general cargo container used for the transport of
goods and materials. Create Paragraph in Land Use Regulations Chapter 6.8 LAND USE SITING STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS as follows;
J. Commercial Storage Units - Shipping Containers / Other
Intermodal Shipping Containers that are 40 feet or longer and units that are 20 feet or shorter but designated as permanent, shall have;
1. Foundations. Two or more Intermodal Shipping Containers repurposed for the use as a permanent building or structure, including but not limited to permanent storage, shall be supported on concrete foundation(s). An engineering drawing stamped by a Wyoming
Licensed Engineer shall be provided and shall include a continuous load path for all
applicable design and environmental loads in accordance with the IBC Code. 2. Anchorage. A single Intermodal Shipping Container shall be anchored to foundations or other
supporting structures as necessary. An engineering drawing stamped by a Wyoming
Licensed Engineer shall be provided and shall include a continuous load path for all applicable design and environmental loads in accordance with the IBC Code. 3. Markings.
a. Intermodal Shipping Containers shall retain their original data plate (CSC Safety
Approval Placard) affixed. b. Intermodal Shipping Containers shall be painted or wrapped with colors and/or designs that blend and /or enhance the natural scenic vista of Lincoln County.
Intermodal Shipping Containers used as commercial storage units that are 20’ or shorter may be designated as temporary/mobile storage containers (pods) and will require a compacted surface with 8 inches of pit- run sub base, and 4 inches of road base. When two or more mobile storage pods are stored side by side, the units will be required to be tied together while not in transit.
Temporary/mobile structures shall be permitted for no more than 180 days with an additional, a
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one time, 180-day extension.
Other: Any non-traditional storage unit construction, mobile unit, box truck, semi-trailer, Quonset
hut, or other creative storage unit or pod intended to be rented as a storage unit requires a Conditional Use Permit under this section. Intermodal Shipping Containers and other unit types used as commercial storage units may
require a Plan Review from the Wyoming Department of Electrical Safety and Fire
Prevention. BACKGROUND:
It has been expressed to the Planning Office that The Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Board of County Commissioners would like Intermodal Shipping Containers used as commercial storage units to have a higher level of review during permitting. Changing the permitting process from a Zoning and Development Permit to a Conditional Use Permit, accomplishes this goal.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Public Comments: No written public comments have been made at this time.