(a) For the purposes of this section, the term "dumpster" shall mean any receptacle on a one-family or two-family residential property that is designed for the collection of large quantities of trash, yard waste, garbage, building or construction debris, or trees or limbs. Dumpsters do not include garbage cans that can be moved by a person.
(b) Dumpsters are not permitted as a principal permitted or accessory use in any one-family or two-family residential zoning district within the City. Dumpsters shall only be permitted on one-family and two-family residential properties upon application and receipt of a permit therefor as a temporary permitted use, subject to the following requirements and limitations.
(1) The required application is filed and a permit fee in the amount of $25 is paid.
(2) In the case of dumpsters on properties undergoing construction, remodeling, or renovation, dumpster permits shall expire as of the expiration date of the construction permit. Notwithstanding the forgoing sentence, dumpsters must be removed from the premises within two weeks of the date on which the construction is complete and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(3) In the case of dumpsters associated with home clean-up or clean-out work, dumpster permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed 30 days, unless extended by written approval from the Chief Building Official or his or her designee.
(4) Dumpsters must be located outside the City right-of-way and at a location on the property approved in writing by the Chief Building Official or his or her designee. The approved location will be on a paved surface if one is available on the property, unless another location is approved in writing by the Chief Building Official or his or her designee.
(5) No more than one dumpster at a time shall be permitted on the property without written approval of the Chief Building Official or his or her designee.
(6) No trash, yard waste, garbage, building or construction debris, or tree limbs may be brought from other properties to a dumpster located on a residential premises.
(7) Dumpsters shall be emptied when full.
(c) Penalty. Any person, firm, entity, or corporation, including, but not limited to, the owner and/or lessee of the property, and/or any property manager, contractor, or subcontractor thereof, who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be fined no more than $250 per offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
(Ord. 2024-73. Passed 9-16-2024.)