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Piscataway City Zoning Code

§ 21-625

Portable Storage Units.

[Added by Ord. No. 2016-41]
The use of any portable storage unit shall be subject to the following provisions:
a. 
All persons or entities must obtain a permit from the Zoning Officer and pay the applicable fee prior to the placement of the portable storage unit on a lot. A survey depicting the proposed location of the portable storage including distance to the property lines must be submitted with the zoning permit application.
b. 
A maximum of one portable storage unit may be placed on a site.
c. 
A portable storage unit may not remain on a site for more than 30 days from the date of the issuance of a zoning permit, unless an extension is granted pursuant to paragraph i of this section. Only one permit shall be issued within any twelve-month period.
d. 
All portable storage units shall be placed in the side yard or rear yard of a lot. Portable storage units shall not be located in the front yard.
e. 
All portable storage units shall prominently display the date of the zoning permit and the date upon which the portable storage unit must be removed (permit expiration date) pursuant to the zoning permit.
f. 
It shall be prohibited to place any portable storage unit upon any Township owned property, or any public or private street.
g. 
No portable storage unit shall contain flammable, toxic or hazardous materials.
h. 
All zoning permits issued under this section are subject to revocation by the Zoning Officer if the portable storage unit has an adverse effect on the public safety or public welfare.
i. 
An extension of up to 30 days may be granted in the discretion of the Zoning Officer for the following reasons:
1. 
There is a documented delay in the closing of title of a property.
2. 
There is an open building permit with the Township and there is documented ongoing construction at the site.