2900 Washington St Bismarck, ND 58503-0289

1. Portable storage c ontainers are allowed in the CA and CG Commercial Zoning Districts for the purpose of storage of seasonal merchandise during the following time periods: November 1 through January 15, and April 1 through June 15. d. Portable storage containers - other requirements in non- industrial zoning districts. Container usage in any non- industrial zoning district is allowed only as follows: 1. Residential moving. Containers may be used for a period not to exceed 30 days for the purpose of loading or unloading furniture and other household goods associated with a residential relocation. 2. Loading & unloading. Semi trailers in the process of transferring goods may occupy a site for up to 48 hours for loading and unloading purposes. 3. Parking lot truckload sales, fund raising activities or similar promotional or charitable events which utilize containers are permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days within any 90 -day period. 5. Accessory Solar Energy Systems: a. Intent: Encourage investment in solar energy generation on all parcels in the city, both residential and non-residential, while providing that all such systems are safe and harmonious with the surrounding area. b. Solar Access: an applicant may obtain solar easements from the adjoining property owners to preserve direct access to sunlight, as authorized by Section 47- 05-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code. A permit granted by the City of Bismarck to install a solar energy system does not guarantee solar access. c. Accessory Use: Solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory use, subject to all requirements of this