§ 10-8-4 Temporary Buildings | St. George City Code

10-8-4: TEMPORARY BUILDINGS:

A. Authorized – Term: A temporary, on-site construction or sales office that does not meet minimum construction standards may be approved by the city during the construction of permanent facilities for the permitted duration. Such temporary approval may be made for a period up to one (1) year. An extension may be granted for good cause shown, for an additional six (6) months, up to a maximum of eighteen (18) months.

B. Cargo Containers: Cargo containers may be approved by the city for temporary use by an applicant, only when a permitted use exists or is under construction, and under the following standards:

1. For on-site use only during permitted construction or renovation; provided, a building permit has been issued for construction-related activities. For the purpose of permitted cargo containers, a building permit will be considered inactive after one hundred eighty (180) days after the last inspection that shows substantial progress toward completion of the project.

2. For use during moving or on-site construction activities that do not require a permit for thirty (30) days. One (1) thirty (30) day extension may be granted for good cause shown.

3. Vertical stacking is prohibited.

4. Cargo containers may be used in association with a licensed firework business, donation center, or other nonprofit collection center for thirty (30) days in any six (6) month period.

5. Properties may have temporary cargo containers. No separation is required between cargo containers. Cargo containers must maintain a minimum of ten feet (10') separation between other structures. The cargo container may be allowed on site for up to eighteen (18) months. An extension may be granted for cause, by the city, for an additional six (6) months, up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months. Cargo containers permitted under this section must comply with the applicable building and zoning regulations.

6. Cargo containers shall not be located in fire lanes, required parking spaces or landscaping. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)