As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS
Movable wheeled trailers that are used in connection with
the performance of construction work, and which may be designed or
intended to convey tools, equipment, construction materials, building
materials or other construction-related items to and from a construction
site by a building contractor or a property owner, and which same
trailers are located on any site at which construction work is actively
being performed, has commenced and temporarily ceased, or a building
permit for construction work has been issued where construction activity
is not actively progressing.
PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS
Portable sheds (hereinafter referred to as "PSUs") that are loaded with materials and placed on a residential or commercial parcel for purposes of temporary storage of materials, including but not limited to household goods, building materials (prior to being used for building purposes), and for any other storage on a limited basis. Provided the portable storage unit is used and permitted as provided in this article, such units shall not be considered an accessory structure as provided under Chapter
208, Zoning, of the Code of Lower Moreland Township.
No residential or commercial parcel under this article may be
issued more than two permits for placement of a PSU during any twelve-month
period.
No residential or commercial parcel under this article may be
issued more than two permits for placement of a construction trailer
during any twelve-month period.
No PSU or construction trailer may be kept, stored or located
for more than five days on a public street in Lower Moreland Township.
The location of the PSU or construction trailer shall be at the direction
of the Code Enforcement Official in order to minimize the effect on
traffic and neighboring properties.