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Blythewood City Zoning Code

CONTAINERS

Sec. 155.565.- Prohibition; exceptions.

All containers are prohibited in all zoning districts within the town except when:

(A)

Utilized in conjunction with an active construction project, duly permitted, and located on the construction site, provided such container(s) are removed within six months of the date located on any property unless otherwise permitted for a longer period of time as a result of the duration of the construction project;

(B)

Utilized in conjunction with moving personal property or affects to or from a site for the purpose of relocation, provided any such container is removed within 30 days of the date first located on the property; or

(C)

Located in the rear or side yard of a residential property for the purpose of storage of yard equipment and/or household goods, and not visible from the street or other public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 10.011, 6-28-2010)

Sec. 155.566. - Regulation of portable storage containers; permit required.

(A)

The maximum allowable size for a portable storage container in a residential district is 216 cubic feet.

(B)

Not more than one portable storage container shall be allowed in the front yard of any lot on which a single-family dwelling has been constructed.

(C)

A portable storage container must be placed on a concrete or asphalt surface no closer than ten feet from the front property line. Any portable storage container must be placed to comply with the side and rear lot set back line requirements.

(D)

A portable storage container may be utilized onsite for a period not to exceed 30 days in any 360-day period.

(E)

A permit issued by the town zoning administrator is required prior to placement of a portable storage container on any property within the town.

(F)

Portable storage containers are not be permitted to be placed on any town street or right-of-way under any circumstances.

(Ord. No. 10.011, 6-28-2010)

Sec. 155.567. - Extensions; permits.

(A)

Extension of time. The town zoning administrator may extend the 30-day permit period for the placement of a portable storage container in a residential district to 90 days for extenuating circumstances. Extensions exceeding 90 days will be by special exception (SE) of the board of zoning appeals (BZA). Extensions beyond 30 days must be based upon the property owner demonstrating extenuating circumstances exist requiring an extension. Extenuating circumstances shall include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, fire, or acts of God.

(B)

Permits under this section shall be valid for the period specified on the permit from the date of issuance to the specific name and approved location only. A site sketch must be submitted with the permit application.

(Ord. No. 10.011, 6-28-2010)

Sec. 155.568. - Fees.

All initial applications for permits and requests for renewal/extension of permits shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee set by ordinance of the town council. Fee schedule for portable storage containers, permits is:

Application and initial inspection $100.00
Each re-inspection, if any $50.00

 

(Ord. No. 10.011, 6-28-2010)