Fair Haven, NJ Zoning Ordinance

[Ord. No. 2007-2 § 2; 16.28.140; Ord. No. 2007-6; Ord. No. 2008-03; Ord. No. 2008-18; amended 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-18]

A portable on-demand storage structure may be utilized as a temporary structure within the Borough when in compliance with the standards of this section. Any use of such structures within the Borough not in compliance with this subsection shall be unlawful and subject to fines and penalties as permitted under this Code.

The term "portable on-demand storage structures" shall be defined to be any container, storage unit, shed-like container or other portable structure that can or is used for the storage of personal property of any kind and which is located for such purposes outside an enclosed building other than an accessory building or shed complying with all building codes and land use requirements.

Use of a portable on-demand storage structure shall only be permitted where a permit has been issued by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer.

An application for the permitted use of a portable on-demand storage structure may be obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer, and the application shall be submitted when completed by the party requesting use of a portable on-demand storage structure on that form provided by the Code Enforcement Officer to the Code Enforcement Officer with a sketch showing the location of the trailer on the site and detailing the distance of the trailer from other buildings, fire hydrants Fire Department connections and/or utilities.

All portable on-demand storage units shall be placed in driveways unless otherwise approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.

An application fee of $50 shall accompany the form requesting such permission. Failure to obtain permission for placement of such temporary structure shall result in the issuance of an after-the-fact permit with a fee set at $250. (Fees restated at subsection 2-56.1, Fee Schedule.)

Length of time structures may be on property; extensions. A portable on-demand storage structure may be located as a temporary structure on property within the Borough for a period not exceeding 30 days in duration from time of delivery to time of removal in circumstances where a construction permit for the property has not been issued. Where exceptional circumstances exist, the Code Enforcement Office may alter the permit to extend the time where these structures may be permitted on property.

In such circumstances where a construction permit has been issued for the property, the portable on-demand storage structure may be located as a temporary structure on property for a period not exceeding 90 days, with the right to three thirty-day extensions if deemed necessary and appropriate by the Code Enforcement Office. In no event may a portable on-demand storage structure be located on property for a period in excess of 180 days in any twelve-month period. Extensions beyond the 180 days may be granted by the Borough Council. The property owner seeking the extension must apply to the Council at the time that the last thirty day extension is applied for.

No more than two portable on-demand storage structures may be located on a specific piece of property within the Borough at one time; such structures shall be individually limited for the duration time period established herein.

No portable on-demand storage structure located within the Borough shall contain toxic or hazardous materials.