§ 15-2717. COMMERCIAL MODULAR BUILDINGS.

A.

General Requirements. Commercial Modular Buildings generally fall under two categories: permanent modular or temporary modular, both of which shall be collectively be referred to as "Modulars" for this section.

1.

Permanent Modular buildings are usually considered real property, built to the same codes as conventional buildings.

2.

Temporary Modular buildings are commonly considered personal property or equipment and are not permanently affixed to real estate. Temporary Modular buildings are often used as sales offices, classrooms, or for healthcare services.

B.

Government Owned Property. City-owned sites (e.g., parks) and buildings used during construction as either offices or to temporarily house offices are excepted from this section.

C.

Underlying Districts. The underlying District Standards shall apply to Modular buildings, including, but not limited to, building height, access, setbacks, open space, parking requirements, etc., or operative plan, if applicable.

D.

Location.

1.

Buildings may be installed on industrial, commercial, and residential districts that are developed with non-residential uses.

2.

Reserved.

3.

Buildings may not be visible from Major Streets.

E.

Design Criteria.

1.

Permanent Modular Buildings shall be reviewed similar to buildings that employ conventional building techniques.

2.

Temporary Modular buildings shall be compatible in design and appearance with structures in the vicinity and shall meet the following standards:

a.

Foundation. A building shall be built on a permanent foundation system approved by the Building Official.

b.

Date of Construction. Temporary Modular buildings shall have been manufactured within 10 years of the date of issuance of a permit to install the building on the site.

c.

Roof Overhang. The roof overhang shall not be less than 12 inches around the entire perimeter of the Temporary Modular building as measured from the vertical side of the home. The overhang requirement may be waived at the point of connection where an accessory structure is attached to the building.

d.

Roof Material. Roof material shall consist of material customarily used for conventional buildings, such as tile or composition shingles. If shingles are used, the pitch of the roof shall be not less than three inches vertical to 12 inches horizontal.

e.

Siding Material. Siding material shall consist of exterior material customarily used for conventional buildings, such as stucco, wood, brick, stone or decorative concrete. Metal siding, if utilized, shall be non-reflective and horizontally lapping. Siding material utilized as skirting shall be the same as the material used on the exterior wall surface of the building.

f.

Skirting. The unit's skirting shall extend to the finished grade.

g.

Building Orientation. The building, including the primary entrance, shall face the street.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16; Am. Ord. 2018-66, § 46, eff. 1-18-19).