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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-04-12 <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, TEXAS, <br />AMENDING CHAPTER 3; BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE <br />LANCASTER CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING ARTICLE <br />3.6000, CARGO CONTAINER$, REGULATING THE USE OF <br />CARGO CONTAINERS, . REQUIRING A PERMIT, AND <br />PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; PROVIDING A <br />PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED <br />DOLLARS ($500.06); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; <br />PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING <br />CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />WHEREAS, cargo containers are routinely used during the construction or <br />remodeling phase of work in commercial and industrial areas; and <br />WHEREAS, cargo containers, while having a valid temporary construction <br />purpose, are occasionally placed in residential districts which proves to be unsightly; and <br />WHEREAS, the City desires, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare, to <br />regulate and provide for the use of such cargo containers. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF LANCASTER, TEXAS. <br />SECTION 1. That Chapter 3, Building Regulations, of the Lancaster Code of <br />Ordinances be, and the same is, hereby amended by adding Article 3.6000, Cargo <br />Containers, which shall read as follows: <br />"ARTICLE 3.6000. CARGO CONTAINERS <br />Sec, 3,6001. Definitions. <br />As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings <br />subscribed in interpreting the provisions of this article. <br />Active Buildinu Pwn:Jt. Means an unexpired and unrevoked building <br />permit for which the Building Official has not performed a final <br />inspection. <br />Applicant. Means an owner, occupant, authorized agent, or contractor or <br />person with control of a property or lot. <br />