West Caldwell City Zoning Code
§ 20-21.16
Portable On-Demand Storage Structures.
[Ord. No. 1797-2017 § 9]
a.
A portable on-demand storage structure may be utilized as a temporary accessory structure within the Township when in compliance with the standards of this section. Any use of such structures within the Township not in compliance with this subsection shall be unlawful and subject to fines and penalties as permitted under this Code.
b.
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. A portable on-demand storage structure cannot exceed eight by eight by 16 feet.
c.
Use of a portable on-demand storage structure shall only be permitted where a temporary zoning permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
1.
Applications for zoning permit for the use of a portable on-demand storage structure shall be submitted with a sketch showing the location of the portable on-demand storage structure on the site plan or survey and detailing the distance of such units from other buildings, fire hydrants, Fire Department connections and/or utilities.
2.
All portable on-demand structures shall be placed in driveways adjacent to the principal structures, or other location, approved by the Zoning Officer.
d.
Length of Time Structures May Be on Property; Extensions.
1.
A portable on-demand storage structure may be located as a temporary structure on property within the Township for a period not exceeding 30 days in duration from time of delivery to time of removal, with the right to one 30 day extension, if deemed necessary and appropriate by the Zoning Officer.
2.
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 one thirty-day extension, if deemed necessary and appropriate by the Zoning Officer.
3.
Extensions beyond those permitted above may be granted by the Township Council. The property owner seeking said extension must apply to the Council at the time the thirty-day extension is applied for.
e.
No portable on-demand storage structure located within the Township shall contain flammable, combustible, toxic or hazardous materials.