(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, words and terms used herein shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Temporary outdoor dumpster unit" means any unit or container intended or designed for the purpose of collecting and temporarily storing construction debris during building or remodeling work or large quantities of trash, yard waste, garbage, building or construction debris, trees, limbs to be filled or refilled while located outdoors on a residential property, and later removed from the property for disposal off-site. This does not include garbage cans that can be moved by a single person.
(2) "Temporary outdoor storage unit" means any device, unit or container, whether wheeled or not, intended or commonly used for the purpose of storing or keeping household goods and other personal property to be filled, refilled, and/or emptied while located outdoors on a property, and later removed from the property, and designed to be delivered and picked up by a truck.
(b) General Provisions. Temporary outdoor storage and/or dumpster units, as defined in this section, may be permitted subject to the following standards and restrictions:
(1) Not more than two (2) temporary outdoor storage or dumpster units shall be permitted per address in a calendar year.
(2) The maximum size of a temporary outdoor storage or dumpster unit shall not exceed a dimension of 10' x 10' x 22'.
(3) Only one temporary outdoor storage or dumpster unit shall be stored on a property at any given time, for a period up to thirty (30) days. Extensions may be granted, but no unit shall receive more than two (2) thirty (30)-day extensions (not to exceed a total of ninety (90) days).
(4) Temporary outdoor storage and dumpster units are accessory uses and are only permitted on properties containing a lawful principal use.
(5) Temporary outdoor storage and dumpster units are prohibited from being placed within the right-of-way, on the front lawn of a property, or on any easements. Units shall be placed in the driveway, or on a paved surface, at the furthest accessible point from the street, or as otherwise approved by the Zoning Inspector.
(6) No temporary outdoor storage units shall be used to store materials related to an off premises business or a home occupation.
(7) Any temporary outdoor storage or dumpster unit found to be in violation of these requirements shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this Zoning Code.
(c) Permit Required. A temporary zoning permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Inspector prior to locating an outdoor storage or dumpster unit on any property. A temporary zoning permit for a dumpster only needs to be obtained if the dumpster will be used for more than seven days. A plot plan or survey shall be provided at the time of application, depicting the proposed location of the unit. A non-refundable fee as established by Village Council in the Fee Schedule will be charged to obtain a zoning permit for any temporary outdoor storage or dumpster unit.
(Ord. 2019-23. Passed 7-16-19; Ord. 2019-45. Passed 11-20-19; Ord. 2023-07. Passed 3-1-23.)