(A) A temporary storage unit shall be defined as any portable storage container, unit or other similar device used to temporarily store personal property and which is placed in the front yard, driveway or anywhere on a residential property.
(B) A permit must be obtained from the city Zoning Administrator for the placement of any temporary storage unit as defined herein. The permit shall be valid for fourteen (14) days from the date of issuance. The Zoning Administrator shall grant an extension upon a showing of good cause, but in no event shall the placement of a temporary storage unit exceed twenty-eight (28) days.
(C) The Zoning Administrator shall issue citation(s) to any person(s) violating this section. The citation shall be for immediate removal and imposing a fine of not less than two-hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and not more than five-hundred dollars ($500.00). Should the portable unit not be removed pursuant to the direction in the citation, the Zoning Administrator shall have the right to have the unit removed at the cost of the property owner. Under this section, if the property owner does not reimburse the city within thirty (30) days, the city will have the right to place a lien on the property on which the violation has occurred. Additionally, any citizens with an existing portable storage unit at the time of adoption of this section shall have sixty (60) days to come into compliance.
(Ord. 2006-O-04, passed 3-6-06)