The purpose of this chapter is to promote and enhance the health,
fire protection, comfort, aesthetics, prosperity and overall positive
quality growth of the Township of Morris by providing uniform regulation
of the use of portable storage containers. The purpose is not to ban
trailers that are being used to transport snowmobiles, sporting equipment,
race cars, farm equipment or other recreational vehicles.
Unless otherwise indicated, the following terms used in this
chapter shall be deemed for the purpose of this chapter to have the
meanings hereinafter set forth:
PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINER
A portable, weather-resistant receptacle designed and used
for the storage or shipment of household goods, wares, building material
or merchandise.
No portable storage container shall have dimensions greater
than 20 feet in length or eight feet in width or height. Storage capacity
shall be no greater than 1,280 cubic feet.
The following shall apply in residential districts:
A. There shall not be permitted more than one portable storage container
on a lot at any given time without the express permission of the Township.
B. No storage container can obstruct traffic vision when parked on residential
property.
C. All portable storage containers in use on a lot shall be in a condition
free from rust, peeling paint and other visible forms of deterioration.
D. During construction, a portable storage container may be used to
store on-site tools and materials to be used. The portable storage
container must be removed within 30 days of completion or cessation
of construction.
E. The use of a storage device is permitted for a period of not more
than 30 days per dwelling unit for the purpose of moving.
On lots on which the principal use is a bona fide agricultural
activity, there shall be no restriction upon the use of portable storage
containers in connection with such agricultural activity. On lots
where the principal use is other than agricultural, residential requirements
will apply.
In business, commercial and manufacturing districts, portable
storage containers may be allowed pursuant to an approval granted
by the Planning Board of the Township of Morris upon review of a minor
site plan.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of
this chapter shall be subject to the permit fee and penalties of up
to $100 per day for each day on which a violation continues to exist.
Any person, firm, or corporation with a storage container on
property as of April 1, 2010, shall come into compliance within 30
days or be subject to the penalties herein provided.