Chapter VIII · Health and Safety

ARTICLE 9. PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS

Sections 8-901 to 8-908 · 8 sections

8-901 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this article is to provide standards to insure that portable storage containers as defined herein are used for the short-term, temporary storage and transport of personal property; are not used as accessory buildings; and do not impede vehicular access, traffic flow or circulation, or create public safety hazards. It is the intent of this section that portable storage units be placed on private property unless space is not available, in which case placement within a public right-of-way may be allowed with a permit from, and at the discretion of, the city.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-902 Definitions.

As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a)Portable Storage Unit — shall mean any container, with or without wheels, designed for the storage of personal property of a non-hazardous nature which is typically rented to owners or occupants of property for their temporary use and which is typically delivered and removed by truck. A construction debris dumpster, used by a person holding a valid building permit, shall not be considered a portable storage container.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-903 Permit required.

Prior to the placement of a portable storage unit, a permit shall be obtained from the city clerk. The city clerk shall issue such permit, upon the payment of a fee as set forth in the city’s fee schedule. If the portable storage unit is located on public property, the location shall require approve of the city manager or his or her designee. Placement in the street may be conditioned upon providing some illumination of the container as the city manager or his or her designee may require.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-904 Duration.

In residential zoning districts, a portable storage unit shall be allowed no more than two (2) times on a zoning lot for a period no longer than thirty (30) consecutive days within any 12-month period. Additionally, thirty (30) calendar days must elapse prior to a second permit being issued. An extension may be granted by the city manager or his or her designee for a defined period provided proper notification is given to surrounding property owners.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-905 Location of placement.

In residential zoning districts, portable storage unit shall be placed on a paved surface in a driveway or parking space and shall meet all minimum setback requirements of the district when possible. When space is not available on site, no more than one (1) portable storage unit may be placed in a public right-of-way in a legal parking space and only with the approval of the city manager or his or her designee.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-906 Dimensions.

No portable storage unit located in a residential zoning district shall have dimensions greater than twenty (20) feet in length, eight (8) feet in width, and eight (8) feet in height. For the purposes of this section, a valid permit may be issued for multiple portable storage units provided the combined dimensions do not exceed the total allowed dimensions.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-907 Maintenance.

All portable storage units shall be maintained in a condition free from rust, peeling paint and other visible forms of deterioration.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)

8-908 Enforcement.

Except as expressly provided in this article, the Code Enforcement Officer or any law enforcement officer of the city shall enforce this article in accordance with the provisions and procedures described in Sections 8-101 through 8-111.

(Ord. 753; Ord. 993)