(1) Definition. Any container used for the storage of personal property that is typically rented to owners or occupants of real residential property for their temporary use and which customarily is delivered and removed by truck.
(2) Permit. No person shall place a container on private property without first obtaining a permit from the building official. A permit shall not be required if a unit is stored for 30 days or less.
(3) Size. There shall be no more than one container allowed per dwelling unit. The maximum size of said container shall not be larger than eight feet wide, 20 feet long and eight feet high.
(4) Duration. No container shall remain on a property with a residential use in excess of 90 consecutive days or in excess of 120 days in any calendar year. Provided however, that the building official shall have the authority to grant a one time extension of up to 30 days.
(5) Location. Containers shall be located, where practical, within driveways and not in required parking spaces, fire lanes, loading zones or public rights-of-way. Discretion on location of containers shall be given to the building official.

(Ord. No. 08-08, § 3, 6-9-2008)

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