(A) A permit is required prior to construction or placing of an accessory storage building or the temporary placement of storage container. The application shall show that the construction of an accessory storage building, or the temporary placement of a proposed storage container is accessory to the permitted use of the property and meets the placement criteria.
(B) (1) Only accessory storage buildings defined in § 176.41 of this chapter shall be permitted as accessory storage containers on property in any residential zone of the village, or on any property within the village the primary use of which is residential.
(2) Railroad cars, truck vans, converted mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, bus bodies, vehicles and similar prefabricated items and structures originally built for purposes other than the storage of goods and materials are not permitted to be used as accessory storage building on property zoned residential or on property the primary use of which is residential.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in division (B) above, the temporary placement of storage containers on residentially zoned properties, or on properties the primary use of which are residential, for the limited purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding 30 consecutive days in any one calendar year without approval for a limited extension from the village’s Zoning Officer. Denial of any extension from code enforcement office can be appealed to the Board of Trustees for an extension.
(D) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in division (B) above, all contractors may use storage containers for the temporary location of an office, equipment and/or materials storage structure during construction which is taking place on the property where the storage container is located, if the use of the storage container is authorized pursuant to a village zoning permit. (Exception: with written approval from adjacent lot owner at the time of permit application, container may be placed on adjacent property during construction.)
(E) Storage containers shall not occupy required off-street parking or village rights-of way.
(F) As a condition of placement, storage container sites shall be required to meet all other zoning requirements as listed in the village zoning ordinance.
(G) Storage containers shall not be used for advertising.
(H) Storage containers shall not be used as a permanent building, temporary or permanent housing for humans or animals.
(I) Material stored within storage containers are subject to review by Fire Chief. He or she shall conduct such investigation or inspection and make such recommendations that he or she consider necessary as authorized by Chapter 4: Administrative Code - Administration, Art. 17 - Fire Chief, paragraphs 17.02(7) and (8) of the village code. Failure to timely eliminate any fire hazards as recommended by the Fire Chief shall constitute a municipal infraction.
(J) For new residents moving into town or existing residents engaged in remodeling, repairing or adding on to the structure they already own may place a storage container or dumpster on their property for a maximum of 30 days without a permit. If the storage container or dumpster remains on the property past 30 days, the resident will need to apply for and obtain a permit as stated herein.
(Ord. 559, passed 6-20-2022) Penalty, see § 176.99