Summary
A code amendment would let storage containers stay on a lot seasonally (up to 180 days a year) year after year, and would replace the unusual Board of Appeals process with a simple certificate of occupancy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Simplifies and likely lowers the cost of getting approval for temporary and seasonal storage.
Businesses and residents who need seasonal storage containers on their lots.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board (Regular) - Jun 16, 2026
A code amendment would let storage containers stay on a lot seasonally (up to 180 days a year) year after year, and would replace the unusual Board of Appeals process with a simple certificate of occupancy.
Planning Board (Regular) - May 19, 2026
The city wants to make temporary storage (like shipping containers) easier to permit — a certificate of occupancy instead of Board of Appeals review, no screening requirement, and a new seasonal category. Board members pushed for clarity on residential use and wheeled trailers before it goes further.
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