Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.

This section provides location, development, and operating requirements for portable self-storage containers.

(a)

Temporary placement on residential zoned properties developed with a residential use. Storage containers may be located on a lot developed with a single-family residence, duplex, or multi-family residential on a temporary basis, subject to the following standards:

(1)

Short-term location. One (1) container may be located on a lot up to a total of fourteen (14) days in a calendar year without the approval of any permit.

(2)

One (1) storage container may be located on a lot in conjunction with active construction with a valid building and/or grading permit on the same lot. The storage container shall be removed from the site within ten (10) days of building permit final.

(3)

Location. The temporary storage container shall be located no closer than five (5) feet from the rear and side property lines. Location within the front setback shall be limited to no more than fourteen (14) days unless screened from the public right-of-way. The temporary storage container shall not impede access to the garage and/or carport. The temporary storage container shall not be located on the driveway if parking of at least two vehicles is not feasible.

(4)

Size. Storage containers shall be no greater than twenty (20) feet in length, ten (10) feet in height, and ten (10) feet in width.

(b)

Temporary placement on commercial properties. Temporary storage containers may be located on a commercial lot subject to the following standards:

(1)

In conjunction with permitted active construction. Storage containers may be temporarily located on a commercial site for the storage of construction materials and/or store/retail inventory in conjunction with active construction with a building or grading permit.

a.

The location of the temporary storage container shall be indicated on a site plan approved by the Planning and Engineering divisions prior to its placement on site.

b.

The temporary storage container(s) shall be screened and secured with temporary construction fencing.

c.

The temporary storage container(s) and temporary construction fencing shall be removed within seven (7) days after building permit final or the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever comes first.

(2)

Size. Storage containers shall be no greater than twenty (20) feet in length, ten (10) feet in height, and ten (10) feet in width.

(c)

Permanent placement. Permanent placement of storage containers is prohibited on vacant lots and lots developed with a single-family residence, multifamily residence and/or commercial use.

(d)

The temporary storage container shall be immediately removed at such time as the storage container becomes a nuisance or danger due to its conditions.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)