The prohibition on the installation of any mechanical systems in exempt ag buildings or shipping containers will effectively eliminate their efficacy as "Storage or Dry Sheds" . Mainly because temperature and humidity control are the main drivers of both the storage and dry functions of these closed areas. Perhaps, the wording can be changed to be more specific to the types of mechanical systems allowed. Such as "Mechanical installations are limited to Air conditioning, dehumidification and air moving units that are stand alone and plug in. No permanently fixed HVAC systems used except for odor control systems upon prior approval of the Community Development Director. No propane or natural gas used."

In regards to containers being allowed for only 60 days out of the year for total of two years. The result of this part of the resolution needs to be examined. The intent seems to be to give cultivators an incentive and time to build permitted structures to replace the shipping containers and it may indeed achieve that, but with some unintended results as well. Let us take an example of a farm with 2 acres of agricultural development, which would allow for 4356 SF of shipping containers for storage or dry sheds. This would amount to 13-40' foot shipping containers or 27-20' foot shipping containers. The logistics and shipping for a total of 4 times over the 2 years. This would add an unnecessary financial cost to already struggling cannabis operations and would have environmental costs related to carbon use, road wear, traffic and road safety concerns.