(A) Temporary storage containers are defined as:
(1) Containers no larger in dimension than 8ft x 8ft 6in x 16ft and transported to a designated location for temporary storage purposes, including moving (typically known as PODS).
(2) Containers designed or used on property zoned or used for residential property for the collection and hauling of waste or debris, including but not limited to roll-off containers or boxes and bin containers (construction dumpsters).
(3) Non self-propelled, fully enclosed trailers that are designed or used to transport goods, materials and equipment and are placed on property zoned or used for residential purposes (semi-trailers).
(B) Temporary storage containers may be allowed pursuant to the uses tables contained in Section 155.6.4, upon compliance with all of the following:
(1) No more than two temporary storage containers shall be located on a single lot or parcel of land.
(2) No other type of container or shipping container is located on the same lot or parcel of land.
(3) Temporary storage containers shall not be used to store or transport nonresidential materials and substances, including but not limited to the following: solid waste, hazardous materials, explosives and unlawful substances and materials.
(4) Permits issued for temporary storage containers will be issued incident to an active building permit. Subsequent to issuance of a certificate of occupancy all temporary storage containers must be removed within 30 days. The owner of a lot or parcel on which a dumpster will be placed shall be jointly responsible for providing notice to the UDO Administrator within 24 hours of the placement.
The placement of the storage container will require the issuance of a permit through the Town of Wrightsville Beach Planning Department. The UDO Administrator may approve an extension by issuing a permit up to 90 days, upon determining all of the following:
(a) That a principal residential structure is damaged or dilapidated.
(b) That the residential structure will undergo renovation, repair or reconstruction during the extension.
(c) That a building permit has been issued for the renovation, repair or reconstruction, if required, and remains valid during the extension.
(d) That the temporary storage container will not be used to store nonresidential materials and equipment such as contractor's materials and equipment during the extension. Temporary storage containers shall comply with the following setbacks:
- If a temporary storage container is placed in the required front yard, then the temporary storage container shall be located only in the area primarily used for vehicular ingress and egress and must have five feet setback from the edge of the paved right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the UDO Administrator.
- If a temporary storage container is placed in the required rear or side yard, no setback shall be required except that no temporary storage container shall encroach upon adjacent property.
(5) Temporary storage containers (PODS) for the purposes of moving may be at a location for no more than 30 days in any six month period.
(6) Temporary storage containers shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.
(Ord. 1695, passed 11-8-12; Am. Ord. 1838, passed 3-10-22)