[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
Any container designed for the outdoor storage of personal
property which is typically rented to owners or occupants of a site
for their temporary use and which is delivered and removed by vehicle.
A portable storage unit shall not include a shed or an accessory structure
or building, a dumpster or similar container.
A piece, parcel, tract or plot of land occupied or that may
be occupied by one (1) or more buildings or uses and their accessory
buildings and accessory uses which is generally considered to be one
unified site.
The owner or occupant of a site entering into an agreement
with a portable storage unit company for the placement of a portable
storage unit on a site located in the Township.
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
Portable storage units may be temporarily located upon single-family,
multiple-family and nonresidential sites so long as they shall be
placed not to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or block a
driveway used for ingress or egress. On single-family and multiple-family
sites, the portable storage unit shall be located at least six (6)
feet from the side or rear property line; and, if the site has a driveway,
at least ten (10) feet from the sidewalk (if present) or the edge
of the street. On nonresidential sites, the location of the portable
storage unit shall receive the prior written approval of the Fire
Marshal. In no event shall a portable storage unit be placed on a
public or private street.
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
The portable storage unit shall be no larger than one hundred
thirty (130) square feet in area and no higher than ten (10) feet
from grade.
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009; Ord. No. 1525, § 1, 7-13-2009]
(a)
A portable storage unit may remain upon a single-family or multiple-family
site for up to thirty (30) consecutive days at a time ("residential
term") during a calendar year. Only one (1) portable storage unit
shall be allowed at a site at a time. One (1) additional residential
term shall be permitted, but such residential term shall be separated
by at least sixty (60) consecutive days. If the portable storage unit
is being continuously utilized in connection with a building construction
or modification pursuant to a permit issued by the Township, then
the duration may be extended for up to ninety (90) consecutive days,
rather than thirty (30) days.
(b)
A portable storage unit may remain upon a nonresidential site for
up to sixty (60) consecutive days at a time ("nonresidential term")
during a calendar year. Only one (1) portable storage unit shall be
allowed at a site at a time. One (1) additional nonresidential term
shall be permitted, but such nonresidential term shall be separated
by at least sixty (60) consecutive days. If the portable storage unit
is being continuously utilized in connection with a building construction
or modification pursuant to a permit issued by the Township, then
the duration may be extended for up to one hundred eighty (180) consecutive
days, rather than sixty (60) days.
(c)
Re-delivery of a portable storage unit for purposes of unloading
shall be allowed for a period of five consecutive days for each residential
or nonresidential term.
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
(a)
The portable storage unit company shall be responsible to ensure
that the portable storage unit is in good condition, free from evidence
of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, rust, ripping, tearing
or other holes or breaks.
(b)
The portable storage unit shall be kept locked except when loading
or unloading.
(c)
The user of any site upon which a portable storage unit is placed
shall also be responsible for ensuring that no hazardous substances
or illegal substances or articles are stored or kept within the portable
storage units.
(d)
The portable storage unit shall only be used for storage incidental
or accessory to the principal use on the same site. Portable storage
units shall not be used for retail sales or any other principal or
accessory use.
(e)
Advertising on a portable storage unit shall be prohibited with the
exception of the name and phone number of the vendor of the unit which
may be displayed on two sides of the portable storage unit, but shall
not exceed the following:
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
The user of any site upon which a portable storage unit is placed
shall, prior to the location of such portable storage unit upon the
site, apply for and obtain a permit from the Township and pay all
required permit fees, established from time to time by resolution
by Plymouth Township Council.
[Ord. No. 1516, § 1, 4-13-2009]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. IX, Lost or Stolen Firearms, adopted
5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 1539, which immediately followed this section,
was repealed 12-1-2014 by Ord. No. 1592.
