[Added 2-10-2009 by Ord. No. 1442]
The purpose of this article is to create a procedure
whereby individuals may apply for a permit to allow for the use of
temporary storage containers on residential property and to provide
for rules, regulations, and restrictions with regard to the use and
placement of such temporary storage containers.
For the purpose of this article, the following
terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings
stated herein.
Those areas as defined in § 300-98 of the Borough Code.
Outdoor containers commonly referred to as "pods" and/or
similar containers used to store personal home furnishings and/or
personnel items only on a temporary basis during a time of home repair,
construction, renovation or relocation.
A.
Temporary storage containers shall not encroach into
the front yard, side yard or rear yard setbacks, and shall only be
permitted on the lot within the driveway area or rear of the dwelling.
B.
Temporary storage containers shall be visible from
the public right-of-way.
C.
Temporary storage containers shall only be permitted
in the residential zoning districts of the Borough of Franklin Lakes.
D.
Temporary storage containers shall not exceed 20 feet
in length and shall have a maximum of 1,800 cubic feet.
Prior to the delivery or use of any temporary
storage container on residential property, an application must be
made to the Zoning Officer for a permit allowing for the delivery
and use of such temporary storage container. Permits issued shall
allow for the use of such temporary storage container for a period
of 90 days. In the event, however, that it shall become necessary
to extend said time period beyond the initial 90 days, a property
owner may make an application to the Zoning Officer for an extension
of time not to exceed an additional 90 days and shall not exceed a
total of six months in any one calendar year. The calendar year is
defined as commencing on January 1 and terminating on December 31.
There shall be a fee charged for the initial
permit of $150. The fee for an extension permit shall be $100, payable
to the Borough of Franklin Lakes.
This article shall be enforced by the Zoning
Officer, Construction Code Official or such other employee or department
of the Borough as designated in writing by the Mayor and Council.
Any person, firm, corporation, and/or entity
violating or neglecting to comply with any provision of this article
shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 for the first offense and
$750 for each and every subsequent offense. Each and every day such
violation or noncompliance exists shall constitute a separate offense,
and an additional fine shall be imposed as set forth herein.
