A portable restroom or toilet is any holding tank system that is delivered to a property by a company that is a licensed hauler in the Town of Lancaster and that is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide that service which is installed as restrooms at construction sites, special events, parks, etc.
A. 
All installations of portable toilets in the Town of Lancaster require a permit.
B. 
All portable restroom suppliers must be licensed haulers in the Town of Lancaster.
C. 
Notification that the units have been installed must be provided to the LBOH within 24 hours
D. 
Notification that the units have been uninstalled/removed must be provided to the LBOH within 24 hours after the units have been removed.
E. 
No portable toilet shall be located closer than 25 feet from any property line.
F. 
Where a portable toilet is to be located on a property for more than four consecutive days, the portable toilet shall be screened on three sides by a wooden enclosure fence, consistent with neighborhood architectural standards and sufficient to block view of the facility from neighboring residential properties. In addition, disinfectants and deodorizers shall be used as necessary to prevent odors from disturbing neighbors.
A. 
Failure to provide installation and/or uninstallation notification within the required time may result in termination of any permits issued.
B. 
Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a fine of $500/day until the units have been removed.
Applications for permits are available from the office of the Board of Health.