Borough of Dunellen, NJ Outdoor Storage Containers

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Outdoor storage containers, also sometimes called PODS^® (portable on demand storage) or PCPSFs (portable containerized property storage facilities) are portable or temporary storage units intended to be utilized upon the exterior of residential premises for the purpose of storing all types of items of personal and household property either for pure storage or to facilitate the moving of persons from household unit to household unit, with the understanding that such items, after a period of time (as defined herein) for loading, will be moved to a commercial storage facility.

Time limit. Under no circumstances (except in a state of emergency declared by federal, state or municipal authorities) shall any outdoor storage container be located on residential premises for a total of more than 90 days. If more than one outdoor storage container is utilized, the ninety-day period shall commence at the time the first outdoor storage container is physically situated on the real estate. A permit for each such outdoor storage container under this subsection shall be obtained from the Construction Office before placement. The fee for said permit will be $50 for each storage container per 30 days, or portion thereon.

Placement. Outdoor storage containers may be placed only on driveways, backyards, or side yards behind the front house line. The final placement of the container(s) is subject to the approval of the Construction Officer.

Other requirements. The following requirements shall be met by the owner or occupier of the residential premises with respect to outdoor storage containers:

(1)

The outdoor storage container situated on residential property shall only be used for the storage of personal property, furniture and household items normally located on or in a residential dwelling or premises.

(2)

All outdoor storage containers shall:

(a)

Not have a height in excess of seven feet nor a length of more than 10 feet nor a width of more than eight feet.

(b)

All access doors shall be secured by locks.

Violations and penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof in the Municipal Court, be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000. A separate offense may be deemed committed for each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.