A permit from the Department of Building and Engineering must be obtained prior to the placement of any portable storage unit (PSU) if the unit will be on-site more than five consecutive days. The following standards apply to all PSUs, regardless of the duration to which they will be on-site:
(a) Not exceed 200 square feet in area or ten-feet in height.
(b) A PSU may remain on a lot no longer than thirty consecutive days. However, if the PSU is being used for the storage of goods and items during the remodeling or reconstruction of a building on the lot, extensions may be requested, in writing, to the Building Official.
(c) A maximum of one PSU may be placed on a lot in all residential districts, unless the Building Official specifically authorizes more PSUs based on the unique circumstances of the situation.
(d) Must be secured in a manner that does not endanger the safety of persons or property in the vicinity.
(e) Must be maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, graffiti, rust, ripping, tearing or other holes or breaks at all times.
(f) Cannot be used for human occupancy or for the storage of any toxic or hazardous materials, trash, junk, solid waste, construction debris, or demolition debris.
(Ord. 2023-01. Passed 2-7-23.)