Standards when permitted as an accessory use:
(1) Portable storage containers are allowed as a temporary use only on lots containing a dwelling and may be located in any yard.
(2) Portable storage containers are permitted for the following time periods:
(a) On a lot containing 36,000 square feet or less and developed with a single-family detached dwelling, for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days within a six-month period.
(b) On a lot containing more than 36,000 square feet and developed with a single-family detached dwelling, for a period not to exceed 60 consecutive days within a six-month period.
(c) On lots developed with single-family attached, stacked townhouse, or multiple family dwellings, for a period not to exceed seven consecutive days within a six-month period.
(d) Where a dwelling has been damaged by casualty, a period of time established in accordance with subsection (7) below.
(3) Portable storage containers must not exceed eight and one-half feet in height.
(4) Portable storage containers must not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of 130 square feet for each dwelling unit.
(5) Portable storage containers must not be located in any required open space, landscaped area, on any street, sidewalk or trail, or in any location that blocks or interferes with any vehicular or pedestrian circulation, and must be located in accordance with all applicable building and fire code regulations for the purpose of ensuring safe ingress and egress to dwellings, access to utility shut-off valves, and for fire protection.
(6) Portable storage containers are also subject to the sight distance provisions of subsection 5100.2.D(4)(c).
Standards when permitted by administrative permit:
(7) An administrative permit may be issued for a period longer than set forth in subsection (2) above, but only in accordance with all of the following:
(a) Only in instances where a dwelling has been destroyed or damaged by casualty and only when such dwelling is to be rebuilt or repaired.
(b) An administrative permit may be issued for a period not to exceed six months or for the period of an active building permit, whichever is shorter. This permit may be extended by the Zoning Administrator if construction of the dwelling is being diligently pursued.
(1) The County may inspect the property during reasonable hours and in accordance with subsection 8106.2.D.
(2) The Zoning Administrator may revoke an administrative permit at any time if the owner or operator of the use fails to comply with all requirements of the law with respect to maintenance and conduct of the use and all conditions imposed by the Zoning Administrator in connection with the permit.
(3) The Zoning Administrator will issue a notice of revocation to the owner or operator, hand-delivered or mailed, return receipt requested, setting forth the grounds upon which the permit was revoked, the date and time the revocation took effect, and describing the appeals procedure. Upon receipt of the notice, operation of the activity must cease.
(4) These provisions do not preclude the use of any other remedy prescribed by law or by this Ordinance with respect to violations of this Ordinance.
