§ 44-108. Regulation of portable storage containers.

Portable storage containers shall be allowed by permit issued by the building official, in any yard, on lots containing a permitted principal use, subject to all of the following:

(1)

Portable storage containers shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 60 days within a six-month period; however, the building official may grant an extension provided the property owner has demonstrated that extenuating circumstances exist which are outside of the ordinary control of the property owner. Extenuating circumstances shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, property damage produced by any force of nature which is irresistible such as lightning, fires, flooding, tornadoes, or earthquakes, or delays during bona fide construction activity allowed by permit for a building or structure caused by difficulties in securing tradesmen, building materials or equipment.

(2)

The property owner, as well as the supplier, shall be responsible for ensuring that any portable storage container is maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, graffiti, tearing, or other holes or breaks, at all times.

(3)

No portable storage container may be used for flammable or explosive materials, solid waste, construction debris, demolition, debris, recyclable materials, or materials related to a business, home occupation, or home-based business located off the premises.

(4)

Any portable storage container shall be placed on private property in the least conspicuous location available to minimize disturbance to any neighboring property owner, resident or use, and in a manner that does not endanger the safety of persons or property in its immediate vicinity. In no instance shall any portable storage container be located within any public easement or right-of-way, or in any location which blocks or interferes with the safe ingress and egress to dwellings, prevents access to essential services, or impedes public safety operations.

(5)

Portable storage containers shall not exceed a height of 8½ feet, a length of 20 feet, and a width of eight feet.

(6)

Portable storage containers shall be placed on a concrete or asphalt paved surface, or be elevated not less than six inches, to prevent the harboring of rodents.

(Ord. No. 356, 10-25-2010)