[Adopted 3-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-02]
1. 
Location of construction dumpsters and PODS®.
A. 
Off-street. Dumpsters or PODS shall be placed on the property being serviced and not on the street in front of the property. No construction dumpster or POD shall be located within 10 feet of an abutting building. Where compliance with this provision is not possible by virtue of the proximity of the buildings to one another, or where other compelling reasons (example: narrowness of street prevents delivery of dumpster onto property), on-street placement is permitted.
B. 
On-street. If permitted and the construction dumpster or POD is placed on the public street or alley, the dumpster shall be directly in front of the property address utilizing the dumpster. Additionally, a dumpster or POD placed in the street shall:
(1) 
Not be more than 18 inches from the curb.
(2) 
Not obstruct driveways of abutting properties.
(3) 
Be protected at both ends by a barricade, which after sunset, shall have a flashing yellow light attached to it; or
(4) 
Have a reflector or reflective area of not less than 36 square inches at each end.
(5) 
May not be utilized where the remaining usable width of the roadway does not allow for the safe passage of motor vehicles around it.
2. 
Time limit.
A. 
A dumpster or POD placed on a public street may not remain for longer than 21 days at any one time and, absent an emergency condition, not more than on three separate occasions in one twelve-month period.
B. 
A dumpster or POD placed off-street may remain for 30 days, and, absent an emergency condition, not more than on three separate occasions in one twelve-month period.
C. 
When the need for the dumpster or POD is the result of an emergency condition at the property to be served (example: water or fire damage; storm damage), then in such instance the dumpster may remain for the length of time necessary to remove the debris as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. In such instances, the use of the dumpster is not counted towards the limit of three times per twelve-month period.
3. 
Sanitation. The following requirements shall be maintained while the dumpster or POD is on or at the site:
A. 
The area around the dumpster or POD shall be kept free of debris and litter;
B. 
The dumpster into which animal or vegetable waste or material has been dumped or deposited shall be removed or emptied within 24 hours; and
C. 
Any dumpster or POD producing or causing noxious, foul or offensive odors shall be immediately removed or cleaned to eliminate the odor;
D. 
A full dumpster or POD shall be removed from the property within two business days.
4. 
Usage. A dumpster shall only be used to contain and remove debris and material generated at the location where the dumpster is placed.
5. 
Identification. The name and telephone number of the owner of the dumpster and/or the company that is responsible for the dumpster shall be displayed in a weatherproof manner on the dumpster.
6. 
Permit required. A permit shall be required for any construction dumpster or POD used in the Borough of Homestead. The permit shall be obtained from the Code Enforcement Office and must be displayed on the dumpster or POD in a weatherproof fashion or front window of residence or establishment.
7. 
Fees. The initial fee established for the placement of construction dumpsters or PODS shall be as set by the Borough Council. Borough Council shall be empowered to reevaluate these fees and make necessary adjustments from time to time, which may be adopted at any public meeting by resolution.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see AO)]
8. 
Abatement. Any dumpster or POD not in compliance with this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the Borough at the owner's or responsible person's expense. Abatement shall, at the Borough's option, include the removal and/or the emptying of the dumpster; or the removal of the POD.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Subsection I, Violations; penalties, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see AO).