Mound City Code 493.00
Section 493 – PERMITS TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE
STORAGE CONTAINERS
493.05 Definition. For purposes of this section, "portable storage unit" means any container designed for the temporary storage of personal property which is typically rented to owners or occupants of property for their storage use and which is delivered and/or removed by truck or trailer
493.10 Permit Procedure. No person shall place a portable storage unit on private property without first obtaining a permit from the Mound Planning and Building Inspections Department. Each container placed in accordance with this section shall be issued a placard that must be prominently displayed indicating the date of placement and removal. Failure to obtain a permit or to post the placard shall be considered to be a violation of the City Code and subject to the penalties defined therein.
493.15 Fee. The fee for the permit shall be set forth in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code and shall be subject to annual review by the City Council
493.20 Special Provisions.
A. Portable storage units may be located in all districts.
B There shall be no more than one (1) portable storage unit per property which shall not exceed (160) square feet. Stacking of portable storage units on top of each other is not permissible.
C. Portable storage units shall not be placed on public property or in a location which obstructs traffic visibility.
D. Portable storage units shall be placed only in the driveway or on a hard surface and must be setback of minimum of ten (10) feet from the front property line.
E. Portable storage units shall not be placed on residential property for more than (10) consecutive days unless it is being used in conjunction with a construction or remodeling project which has a valid building permit in which case it must be removed within (150) days unless an extension has been applied for (30) days prior to the expiration and is approved by the City Manager. The portable storage unit must be removed within ten (10) days following the final inspection or issuance of the final certificate of occupancy.