1337.02 PORTABLE, ON-DEMAND STORAGE DEVICES.

   (a)   Permit Required.  No POD shall be constructed, erected or placed upon any residential property without first obtaining a permit from the Building Department.

   (b)   Permit Fee.  The fee for a POD permit shall be five dollars ($5.00).

   (c)   Application Requirements.  Applications for a POD permit shall be in writing on forms provided by the Building Department and state the following:

      (1)   Name and address of the owner of the property.

      (2)   Name and address of the applicant.

      (3)   Description of the POD, including size and dimension.

      (4)   A site plan to scale showing the location of the POD must be submitted to the Building Department and approved by the Building Commissioner or designee.

   (d)   Restrictions.  All POD’s must comply with the following:

      (1)   A POD permit shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days and shall authorize the construction, erection or placement on the property described in the application.

      (2)   PODs are only permitted on a lot containing a lawfully existing residential dwelling.

      (3)   Only one POD shall be placed on a lot at one time.

      (4)   PODs must be located on a paved area unless located on a residential construction project where a driveway is not yet installed, in which case the POD shall be located in the proposed driveway location.

      (5)   PODs shall be located entirely on the owner’s lot as close to the residence as possible, not blocking any site lines.

      (6)   No part of any POD shall be located on any public property or in the right- of-way.

      (7)   Any POD constructed, erected or placed upon property shall comply with all applicable provisions of the BCO.

         (Ord. 2009-139.  Passed 3-15-10.)