West Orange City Zoning Code
§ 25-9.11
Portable Storage Containers.
[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-9.11; amended 4-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2736-23]
The use of portable storage containers is permitted on a temporary basis and must meet the following conditions:
a.
Portable storage containers shall be placed on property within a residential zone for no more than 30 days unless used in conjunction with a construction permit, in which event, it shall be permitted to remain for the duration of the construction permit, but no more than one year.
b.
A property owner may apply for an extension of the thirty-day limitation to the Zoning Officer for good cause, but in no event for more than an additional 30 days.
c.
No portable storage container shall be placed in any area on a residential property not meeting the accessory structure setback requirements of the zone and in no event shall a portable storage container be placed in a front yard, the public right-of-way, or at any location which obstructs traffic visibility. All portable storage containers shall be placed on a driveway, where possible.
d.
There shall be a limit of one portable storage container per property.
e.
The size of a portable storage container shall not exceed 10 feet in height and 10 feet by 20 feet in width and length.
f.
The portable storage container and the area surrounding it shall be kept in a neat and clean condition.
g.
Persons intending to place a portable storage container on a residential property shall first obtain a permit therefor following completion of the relevant application form and payment of a fee to be prescribed by Resolution at the approval of the Township Council.
