The Meridian (Miss.) City Council may reassess its 2021 building codes after business owner Veldore Young-Graham sought permission to erect a shipping container structure at her events venue. Young-Graham introduced the council to the growing trend of repurposing shipping containers for homes and businesses. They are used all over the country. They are durable and affordable, she told the council, according to the Meridian Star. She has been working for years to get permission from the city to build a restaurant or concession stand out of a shipping container at her business. She wants the council to update the cord to "get into something more innovative, more modern,” according to the Star. Building Official Scott Sollie said shipping containers are not currently allowed, but is something the city can working on and address. While the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include repurposed shipping containers, Meridian is still using its 2018 IBC. Sollie said the city would need to develop proper zoning and ordinances. City Attorney Will Simmons said the council could potentially create an experimental zone for the structures. It would be similar to what the did with food trucks and would provide a trial run. Young-Graham asked the council to look at other cities that have shipping containers such as an Airbnb in Starkville and a home in Waveland. (Source: Meridian Star 09/05/22)
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