The following regulations have been adopted to ensure that placement of temporary storage units, commonly known as PODs, comply with the health, safety and aesthetic objectives of the city. This chapter regulates the placement of temporary storage units in order to promote the health and safety of the residents of the city and to preserve the aesthetic value of its residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. 299, 9-9-2014)

The following definitions shall apply under this chapter:

Applicant means the person that owns, rents, occupies, or controls the property and registers the temporary storage unit with the city.

Building department means the city's zoning, planning and building department.

City means the City of Aberdeen, Idaho.

Supplier means the company or vendor that supplies the temporary storage unit to the residential property.

Temporary storage unit means a transportable unit designed and used.

(Ord. 299, 9-9-2014)

A.

Prior to or within twenty-four (24) hours following the initial delivery of the temporary storage unit, the applicant or the supplier shall register the placement of the temporary storage unit with the city.

B.

The registration shall be obtained from the city by:

1.

Completing the city's application;

2.

Presenting an active building department building permit for that property if the temporary storage unit is to be used for the storage of building materials;

3.

Payment of a fifteen dollar ($15.00) nonrefundable registration fee; and

4.

The city's written approval of the application.

C.

The application shall contain the name of the applicant to whom the temporary storage unit is supplied, whether the person owns, rents, occupies, or controls the property, the address at which the temporary storage unit will be placed, the delivery date, removal date, active building permit number, if applicable, and a sketch depicting the location and the placement of the temporary storage unit.

D.

The effective date of the registration shall be the date of the city's approval.

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The following requirements shall apply to the placement of temporary storage units in the residential zones:

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to place or permit the placement of temporary storage units on property located within a residential zoning district without registering the temporary storage unit with the city as provided above.

B.

Temporary storage units shall only be placed on the property owner's driveway or a parking area or, if access exists at the side or rear of the site, the side or rear yard. The required parking space(s) shall at all times be maintained if temporary storage units are placed in parking areas.

C.

The temporary storage unit shall be located at such address for a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days, including the days of delivery and removal. An extension may be granted to the applicant by the city, subject to conditions, for a reasonable additional time period in an amount not to exceed thirty (30) days. If a longer period of time is desired, the applicant must seek approval from the city council.

D.

Each residential property is limited to a maximum of four (4) registrations per calendar year.

E.

The applicant, as well as the supplier, shall be responsible for ensuring that the temporary storage unit is maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, graffiti, rust, ripping, tearing or other holes or breaks, at all times.

F.

No temporary storage unit shall be used to store solid waste, construction debris, demolition debris, recyclable materials, business inventory, commercial goods, goods for property other than at the residential property where the temporary storage unit is located (i.e., used for retail sales) or any other illegal or hazardous material. Upon reasonable notice to the applicant, the city may inspect the contents of any temporary storage unit at any reasonable time to ensure that it is not being used to store said materials.

(Ord. 299, 9-9-2014)

Any person or entity found to be in violation of any section of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine and six (6) months in jail.

(Ord. 299, 9-9-2014)