(A) Self-contained portable toilets" means one or more commercially manufactured or assembled self-contained toilet facility that is portable and is not designed or intended for connection to a sewer system with a standard connection.
(B) The temporary use of self-contained portable toilets for construction, rehabilitation projects, special events, interruption of sewer service for emergencies or planned upgrades/repairs, and at sites or facilities that are not permanently inhabited and do not have installed toilet facilities is allowed.
(C) The use of self-contained portable toilets, limited to seven calendar days or less, for special events such as wedding receptions or family reunions on private property is allowed. For private property placement self-contained portable toilets should be placed no nearer the property line than 15 feet and in the rear yard if that location is serviceable. Self-contained portable toilets located in residential zones shall be located to provide the maximum practical screening from roads and adjacent properties as the site allows.
(D) The use of self-contained portable toilets, limited to seven calendar days or less, for special events in public spaces such as community picnics, concerts, exhibitions is allowed. For placement in public spaces self-contained portable toilets should be placed 15 feet from the public right-of-way (roads or sidewalks) and in a least obtrusive location that is serviceable.
(E) The use of self-contained portable toilets, limited to thirty calendar days or less, for construction, rehabilitation projects, special events, interruption of sewer service for emergencies or planned upgrades/repairs. Self-contained portable toilets should be placed no nearer the property line than 15 feet and in the rear yard if that location is serviceable.
(F) It is the property owner/event operator's responsibility to ensure that toilet(s) are not used in a dangerous or inappropriate manner, especially by children. This may be accomplished by monitoring or securing the toilet(s) during periods of inactivity, such as nighttime and weekend hours, or by other effective means as appropriate.
(G) It is the responsibility of the property owner of the site where self-contained portable toilets are located to ensure compliance with the maintenance requirements. The self-contained portable toilets must be in good working condition without any broken surfaces or leaks. Doors must be in good working condition and must be able to be securely latched while in use. The toilet(s) must be monitored and/or permanently secured or serviced by a licensed disposal contractor if the holding tank becomes full during the period of use. It is the responsibility of the property owner of the site where self-contained portable toilets are located to ensure that these units cause no odor or public nuisance.
(Ord. O-5-22, passed 2-28-2022)