Sec. 4-24. - Temporary trailers and storage containers—Nonresidential areas.

No temporary trailer or storage container may be placed within a nonresidential commercial/industrial district in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building official. A permit for a temporary trailer or storage container shall be for a period of six months. The building official may, at his discretion, for good cause shown, grant one six-month extension. Said permit shall be granted by the building official for the following reasons: (1)

During the restoration of a commercial or industrial structure damaged by fire or natural disaster so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other effects.

(2)

During the renovation of a commercial or industrial structure so as to allow for the storage of furniture, furnishings and other effects.

(3)

At the discretion of the building official for any other appropriate reason.

Applicants for a permit for a temporary trailer or storage container must first obtain all necessary permits required to complete restoration and/or renovation construction in accordance with the Rhode Island General Laws and the ordinances of the city.

The fee for said permit shall be $15.00.

(Ch. 173, § I, 9-17-01)