Dumpsters and portable storage units are permitted and are hereby regulated according to the provisions below on occupied properties primarily used residentially in the following structure types:
R-1 single-family residential district
R-2 two- to four-family residential district
FE single-family estate district
PUD planned unit development for R-1, R-2 or FE
A. Dumpsters Regulated:
1. Location: Dumpsters shall be placed on the property being serviced and not on the street in front of the property. No commercial or construction dumpster shall be located within ten feet (10') of an abutting building on an adjacent property.
2. Time Limit:
a. A dumpster may remain on a property for thirty (30) days, with up to two (2) 30-day extensions pursuant to the permitting provision below. Absent an emergency condition, in no event shall a dumpster remain on a property in excess of ninety (90) days in one 12-month period.
b. When the need for the dumpster is the result of an emergency condition at the property to be served (example: water or fire damage; hurricane damage) then in such instance the dumpster may remain for the length of time necessary to remove the debris as determined by the code enforcement officer or his designee. In such instances, the use of the dumpster is not counted toward the limit of three (3) times per twelve (12) month period.
3. Sanitation: The following requirements shall be maintained while the dumpster is on or at the site:
a. The area around the dumpster shall be kept free of debris and litter;
b. Any dumpster into which animal or vegetable waste or material has been dumped or deposited shall be removed or emptied within twenty four (24) hours; and
c. Any dumpster producing or causing noxious, foul or offensive odors shall be immediately removed or cleaned to eliminate the odor.
d. A full dumpster shall be removed from the property within two (2) days.
4. Usage: A dumpster shall only be used to contain and remove debris and material generated at the location where the dumpster is placed.
5. Identification: The name and telephone number of the owner of the dumpster and/or the company that is responsible for the dumpster shall be displayed in a weatherproof manner on the dumpster.
B. Portable Storage Units Regulated:
1. Location: Portable storage units are prohibited from being placed on an unpaved area in the front yard of a property. Portable storage units kept on site must be kept in the driveway or paved, off street surface on the property at the farthest accessible point from the street. Where possible, the unit shall be placed on a paved surface to the rear or side of the principal structure. When placed on the driveway or paved area in the side or rear yard, portable storage units shall be located at least ten feet (10') from any property line, space permitting.
2. Time Limit: A portable storage unit may remain on a property for ninety (90) days.
3. Use During Natural Disaster: The above restrictions notwithstanding, when the principal structure on the property has been made uninhabitable as a result of a natural disaster for which a local state of emergency declaration has been issued, or a fire or other damaging event beyond the control of the owner, one or more portable storage units may be used for on site storage. The authorization for such use shall be dependent on issuance of a building permit for the reconstruction/repair of the principal structure(s) on the property and shall expire upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the principal structure(s) or twelve (12) months from the date of the event that damaged the structure, whichever occurs first. For good cause shown and to recognize extenuating circumstances, the code enforcement officer or his designee may extend the authorization for as much as an additional twelve (12) month period or until a certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first.
4. Advertising: Advertising is prohibited on a portable storage unit, with the exception of the name and phone number of the unit's supplier, which is required.
5. Hazardous Materials: The use of portable storage units for storage of hazardous materials is prohibited.
The code enforcement officer or his designee may inspect the portable storage unit to ensure no such materials are being stored inside.
6. Condition Of Portable Storage Unit: A portable storage unit with holes, breaks, tears, or large areas of rust, in the opinion of the code enforcement officer or his designee, may not be placed on or in front of any property. (Ord. 1149, 2015)