Chapter 117

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Secs. 117-1—117-18. Reserved.

ARTICLE II. PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 117-19. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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.

(Code 1987, § 493.05)

Sec. 117-20. Special provisions.

(a)        Portable storage units may be located in all districts.

(b)        There shall be no more than one 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 feet from the front property line.

(e)        Portable storage units shall not be placed on residential property for more than ten 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 days following the final inspection or issuance of the final certificate of occupancy.

(Code 1987, § 493.20)

Secs. 117-21—117-43. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. PERMIT

Sec. 117-44. Procedure.

No person shall place a portable storage unit on private property without first obtaining a permit from the planning and building inspections department. Each container placed in accordance with this article 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 this Code and subject to the penalties defined therein.

(Code 1987, § 493.10)

Sec. 117-45. Fee.

The fee for the permit shall be as established by the city.

(Code 1987, § 493.15)