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(c) The permit for a cargo container shall contain such reasonable conditions which shall minimize the visual clutter and use of adjacent property. Long-term Use Permits (a) No person shall store, maintain, or otherwise keep a cargo container as provided in this Section without obtaining the required permit, which shall be issued by the City Manager or designee after the applicant complies with the following requirements. (1) The applicant annually must submit a written permit application for each cargo container, provide a copy of the most recent property tax valuation to establish that the lot or property has an agricultural exemption from ad valorem taxation and provide a scaled site or location plan showing the size and location of the cargo container(s) on the lot or property, any screening features for the cargo container(s), and the location of any existing buildings or structures. (2) The applicant shall pay the required permit fee for each cargo container as provided in this article. (3) If the container is in a non agricultural zoning, the applicant annually must submit a written permit application for each container, provide a specific use for the container, provide a scaled site or location plan showing the size and location of the cargo container(s) on the lot or property, any screening features for the cargo container(s), and the location of any existing buildings, This must be approved by the building inspector to ensure it will not be an eyesore to the area. (b) The permit for a cargo container shall contain such reasonable conditions which shall minimize the visual clutter and use of adjacent property. Standards for Cargo Containers (a) The following development standards shall apply to all cargo containers: (1) The cargo container(s) shall be constructed of steel or aluminum with a minimum 14 -gauge thickness, except for a wood floor within the metal shell. Structural plans and calculations are not required. (2) The cargo container(s) shall not exceed forty feet (40') in length, eight feet (8') in width, and eight feet, six inches (8'6") in height. (3) The cargo container(s) shall not have any factory -built or field -applied electrical, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning systems. Further, the cargo container(s) shall not be connected to a power system. (4) No fixtures, mechanicals, or equipment of any kind may be affixed to the cargo container, with the exception of a locking device. (5) The cargo container(s) shall be installed and maintained in a level and plumb condition with a maximum differential settlement to grade of two inches (2") For long-term use, the container must be placed on a permanent foundation.