§ 11.04.07. Security trailers.

A.

Generally. There may be situations in the county where existing or proposed nonresidential development demonstrates a need for perpetual on-site security. Furthermore, there may be situations where other provisions to provide for security, such as the hiring of security officers or building an attached security residence, do not adequately address the security needs of a specific nonresidential development. A provision is hereby established to allow for the placement of security trailers associated with such nonresidential development. Such a security trailer is an accessory use, and accordingly may be considered only where there is a permitted principal commercial use. An application and granting of a special exception for a security trailer shall be governed by the provisions of this section. For the purposes of this section, there shall be a presumption that other, more traditional methods of security are adequate unless demonstrated to the contrary in the manner hereinafter provided.

As previous security trailers were required to apply for an annual renewal of the special exception, and as all security trailers were required to be removed as of December 30, 1993, no security trailer may be vested with respect to this provision. Existing security trailers must apply for a special exception under this section within 90 days of the adoption of this amendment. Failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Code. All applications for special exceptions for security trailers, including applications for existing security trailers, shall be subject to all provisions of this section.

B.

Standards for issuance. No special exception for a security trailer shall be granted unless consistent with the following provisions:

1.

An application accompanied by the fees provided in this Code is submitted as for any special exception.

2.

A demonstration of need for security is provided, including a demonstration indicating why other methods of providing security are not reasonable, adequate or appropriate for the specific situation.

3.

The special exception shall be granted for only one year. Successive special exceptions may be granted provided the applicant demonstrates the continued necessity and reapplies in the manner of a new applicant.

4.

That within 30 days of approval by the board of adjustments and appeals of an application for a security trailer, but in all events prior to placement and occupancy of the trailer, a cash bond, letter of credit or surety bond with an approved surety in the amount of $2,500.00 shall be posted with the county conditioned upon continued compliance with the requirements of this section and to guarantee removal of the trailer upon expiration of the special exception. Should the bond or letter of credit required by this subsection not be posted within the time limit provided, the special exception shall be deemed to be void.

5.

Any approved security trailer shall be a manufactured home, shall be subject to all provisions for single-family dwellings as established by section 7.08.01(A)(1—6) of this Code, and shall be subject to all provisions of the appearance and design standards as established by section 7.08.02(A—I) of this Code.

6.

As the intent of this special exception is to provide security, not a rental income opportunity for a nonresidential development, a security trailer may be occupied only by the owner, manager or full-time employee of the principal commercial use. Rent shall not be directly or indirectly charged the occupant of the security trailer.

7.

In addition to the standards provided in this section, the board of adjustments and appeals shall review the application against the standards of section 11.04.03 of this part and may deny the application where, in the opinion of the board, adequate alternatives are available, including, but not limited to, an addition or remodeling that could provide for an interior security apartment.

8.

Failure to abide by the provisions of this section, including failure to reapply for the required annual renewal, as well as failure to abide by any conditions imposed by the board of adjustments and appeals, shall constitute a nuisance under section 10.01.00(F) and a violation of this Code.

(Ord. No. 95-1, § 1 (11.04.07), 6-8-95)