The temporary use of portable on-demand storage containers shall meet the following requirements where conditionally permitted.
(A) Permit required. Use of such container for more than 7 consecutive days shall require a temporary zoning permit. However, use of such container for any period of time shall meet the requirements of this section.
(B) Duration. The structure may be located as a temporary structure for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days in duration from the date of issuance of the permit until the date of removal of the container. A 30 day extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator if substantial evidence of need is provided in writing, which sets forth the reason the extension is needed. No more than 3 30-day extensions may be granted within any twelve month period.
(C) Number of units. No more than 2 PODs may be located on any property at 1 time.
(D) Location. PODs shall only be placed upon approved parking areas such as driveways and parking lots, or if space is available in the side or rear of the property.
(1) A POD shall be located no closer than 10 feet to any adjacent property line unless placed on an existing impervious driveway or surface and shall not obstruct sight distance for a driveway or road as required by § 153.032 - Visibility Requirements, Sight Triangle. PODs shall not be placed within any public right-of-way.
(2) POD units may not displace required parking spaces.
(E) Size. PODs located in residential zoning districts shall not exceed 8 feet in height, 8 feet in width and 16 feet in length.
(F) Maintenance and safety. The owner and operator of any property on which a POD is placed shall be responsible for ensuring that the unit is maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, graffiti, or other structural problems, at all times. It shall be the obligation of the owner or operator of such structure to secure it in a manner that does not endanger the safety of persons or property in the vicinity of the structure.
(G) Storage allowed. No retail or wholesale uses; residential activities; and storage of hazardous or illegal materials, solid or liquid waste, and construction or demolition debris; or any other use other than the temporary storage of materials shall be conducted within or from the POD unit.
(Ord. 06-11-16, passed 9-21-2016)