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ORDINANCE NO. 5-20-2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF MERKEL'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING CARGO CONTAINERS REGULATIONS, REQUIRING A PERMIT, AND PROVIDING DEVLEOPMENT STANDARDS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, cargo containers are routinely used during the construction or Remodeling phase of work in commercial and industrial areas; and WHEREAS, cargo containers, while having a valid temporary construction Purpose, are occasionally placed in residential districts which proves to be unsightly; and WHEREAS, the City desires, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare, to regulate and provide for the use of such cargo containers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS: CARGO CONTAINERS As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings subscribed in interpreting the provisions of this article. Active Building Permit. Means and unexpired and unrevoked building permit for which the Building Official has not performed a final inspection. Applicant, Means an owner, occupant, authorized agent. Or contractor or person with control of a Property or lot. Cargo Container. Means a standardized, reusable vessel maximum forty feet (40') in length, 8 feet (8') in width, and 8 feet, six inches (8'6") in height that is or appears to be: (1) Originally, specifically or formerly designed for or used in the parking, shipping, movement, transportation or storage of freight, articles, goods or commodities; or (2) Designed for or capable of being mounted or moved on a rail car; or (3) Designed for or capable of being mounted on a chassis or bogie for movement by truck trailer or loaded on a ship. City. Means the City of Merkel, Texas. Carpo Container Use.