a. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of these regulations is to allow limited use and/or installations of cargo containers (containers that were originally designed as an intermodal freight container that could be transported by ships, trains, cargo planes and trucks) with reasonable standards to preserve neighborhood character and quality of appearance.

b. Permit Required. Temporary cargo containers (those used for no more than six (6) months for construction projects, storage for events or industrial uses in the IN Zone) are subject to administrative approval by the Director and subject to certain performance requirements provided in this section. Permanent cargo container installations within the IN Zone shall require approval of an administrative use permit issued by the Director and shall be subject to certain performance requirements provided in this section. Administrative use permits are subject to approval by the Director, who may add, delete or modify conditions to further the intent of the ordinance.

c. Performance Standards. All cargo containers shall meet the applicable criteria and standards as required by this section or any other regulation of the City; provided, that the Director, in order to implement the general intent of this section or to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, community and the environment.