This chapter applies to any box container greater in size than
three cubic yards constructed of wood, steel or other similar material
intended for the use of storage or keeping household goods or other
personal property or construction material, which are defined in this
chapter as "portable storage containers," including PODS® and
dumpsters, that is intended to be filled, refilled, or emptied while
located outdoors on a residential property which may be later removed
from the property for disposal, use off site or on completion of remodeling
or building this chapter applies to any polystructure or polyshelter,
including any structure with a frame of steel or other material which
is covered by plastic, polyurethane, vinyl, canvas or other similar
flexible sheeting material. All such containers shall be referred
to in this chapter as "portable storage containers."
In residential zones, one portable storage container may be
permitted on a lot for a period of no longer than a total of 30 days
in any consecutive twelve-month period. The portable storage container
must be placed a minimum of six feet from the property line. Any portable
storage container shall not exceed eight feet in height, eight feet
in width and 16 feet in length and shall be subject to such further
conditions as the City may require. Before placing a portable storage
device on any property, a permit shall be obtained from the City.
Such permit shall be effective for up to 30 days. The permit shall
be displayed on the exterior of the portable storage container at
all times.
All portable storage containers shall be maintained in a condition
free from rust, peeling paint and other visible forms of deterioration.
The Code Enforcement Department may extend the permit for 30
days for good cause. Good cause shall include a reasonable or practical
problem that the building or remodeling has not been completed within
the original thirty-day period. Any subsequent request for extension
shall be referred to the City Council or its designee who may approve
additional extensions for good cause, but only if the delay is beyond
the control of the applicant.
The permit fee is $25. The City Council shall review and amend
such fee from time to time as deemed necessary.
This chapter does not apply to the City of Glenarden.
The fine for the first violation shall be $100. The fine for
each subsequent violation shall double, to the maximum allowed by
Article 23A of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Each day a violation
exists shall be considered a separate infraction.