(A) Temporary portable storage containers may be permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following regulations:
(1) A portable storage container shall be permitted subject to the validation of an active building permit.
(2) In agricultural and residential zoning districts, no more than one temporary portable storage container may be permitted on a property at one time. In commercial and industrial zoning districts, no more than two temporary portable storage containers may be permitted on a property at one time.
(3) A portable storage container shall not be utilized for or contain habitable space.
(4) Temporary portable storage containers may not be located in an area that would interfere with vehicular or pedestrian circulation or cause reduced visibility at street intersections.
(5) A temporary portable storage container may be utilized as a detached accessory structure incidental to a principal structure, subject to the following additional standards:
(a) A temporary portable storage container shall be located within the rear yard and shall be set back at least ten feet from side and rear property lines and at least ten feet from the principal structure.
(b) An individual temporary portable storage container shall not exceed 200 square feet in area and 8.5 feet in height.
(c) The exterior appearance of all temporary portable storage containers shall be maintained and absent of all rust, holes, and any other evidence of aging or wear.
(d) A temporary portable storage container may be placed on a paved or gravel off-street surface in the front yard. In all cases, temporary portable storage containers shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front property line and ten feet from the side or rear property line.
(e) The use of not more than one temporary portable storage container is permitted for not more than 60 continuous or separate days. One time extension shall be permitted beyond the initial 60 days contingent on Village Council approval.
(f) A temporary portable storage container may be placed on a property with an active building permit and must be removed no later than 12 days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or the completion of construction.
(B) The Zoning Administrator may authorize time to utilize temporary portable storage containers based upon reasonable storage needs and construction needs upon the written request of the applicant, but in no case shall the Zoning Administrator allow such storage containers on properties without active building permits for greater than four months.
(Ord. 300, passed 8-5-2019) Penalty, see § 151.999