(a) Temporary Buildings and Construction Equipment. Temporary buildings, construction trailers, equipment, dumpsters, and material used in conjunction with construction work may be permitted at residential units during the period construction work is in progress, but such temporary facilities shall be removed upon completion of the construction work or if construction shall cease for a period of more than fourteen (14) days.
(b) Storage Containers. Storage container, as used in this section, shall mean any prefabricated structure designed for transporting goods or for the temporary storage of property, such as pods, steel shipping containers, cargo containers, packing or storage crates, and all parts or all of a semi-trailer. Storage containers that are placed on a residential property are permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Storage containers shall not be located on any residential property for a period exceeding fourteen (14) days from the date of delivery. At the end of fourteen (14) days, an extension for a maximum of fourteen (14) additional days may be granted by the Safety-Service Director based on just cause.
(2) Storage containers shall not be located on any parcel for a period exceeding twenty-eight (28) days per calendar year.
(3) Storage containers shall be kept on the driveway of the property at the furthest accessible point from the street. The location of the storage container on a driveway shall not obstruct visibility nor block the sidewalk. If no driveway is present, approval from the Safety-service Director for the placement of the storage container prior to its delivery is required.
(4) Only one (1) Storage Container shall be placed at any residential property at one time.
(c) Penalties. Whoever violates this section shall be subject to the fine and remedies as provided in Section 1240.99
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(Ord. 22-029. Passed 10-24-22.)