(a) Restrictions. All portable, on-demand storage devices (POD) must comply with the following:
(1) POD shall only remain on a property for a period of thirty days from the date of installation.
(2) PODs are only permitted on a lot containing a lawfully existing residential dwelling.
(3) Only one POD shall be placed on a lot at one time.
(4) PODs must be located on a paved area or gravel area unless located on a residential construction project where a driveway is not yet installed, in which case the POD shall be located in the proposed driveway location.
(5) PODs shall be located entirely on the owner's lot as close to the residence as possible, not blocking any site lines.
(6) No part of any POD shall be located on any public property or in the right-of-way.
(7) Any POD constructed, erected or placed upon property shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pickerington.
(b) Extension. The thirty day limitation set forth in subsection (a) herein may be extended upon approval of the Development Services Director or his/her designee, for good cause shown, provided that the applicant has complied with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) Exceptions. The Development Services Director or his/her designee, in the event of emergencies, such as floods, wind storms, fires, or other natural disasters, and man-made disasters, such as sewage back-ups, water leaks, electrical overloads and other similar events beyond the control of the property owner or resident may relax the enforcement provisions of this chapter to make reasonable allowances for the extension of time periods, limits on number of containers, locations of containers on property, and other appropriate waivers where necessary to assist in recovery, restoration, mitigation of further damage and construction efforts.
(d) Enforcement. This chapter may be enforced by the Development Services Director or his/her designee or any member of the Police Department.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)