(A) Temporary storage units and temporary dumpsters units in all zoning districts shall be allowed only upon the issuance of a permit by the city. Permits shall be displayed on the outside of the container in such a manner as to be plainly visible from the nearest street. The fee for permits shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per unit, except that there shall be no fee if such containers are to be located on a site for less than seventy-two (72) hours.
(B) Each permit application must be filled out and signed by the owners or occupants of the lot on which the temporary storage unit is to be located and contain all relevant contact information for both the owners and the company from which the unit is to be rented. The permit application shall be accompanied by a drawing showing where the unit is to be located and whenever possible, the unit must be located on the lot behind the rear wall of the principal structure and on a hard surface. Such unit shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to any property line and shall not be located in any required rear, front or side yard.
(C) Commercially or industrial zoned property, which has properly applied for and been granted by the Louisville Metro Zoning Authority the right to locate temporary storage on the site, is exempt from this regulation as it relates to storage units.
(D) No temporary storage or dumpster unit may be used to contain any hazardous material. Any possible hazardous material must be disclosed to the city at the time the permit application is made for review by the proper city official, prior to the issuance of any permit.
(E) Storage and dumpster units must be in good condition, with no significant rust or deterioration. They cannot be greater than eight (8) feet in height, ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length. No more than two (2) can be placed on any residential lot at one time, except for commercially zoned properties, provided they also meet the minimum requirement of the general development/detailed development plans: binding elements, and current regulation of such items in the Metro Louisville Zoning Regulations.
(F) Permits are good for a period of thirty (30) days. At the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, applicants may seek to extend their permits for an additional thirty (30) days by seeking an extension for cause from the city.
(G) Extension of a permit will cost twenty dollars ($20.00) for each thirty (30) days granted, not to exceed ninety (90) days total.
(Ord. 2-2007, passed 5-21-07)