[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Woodcliff Lake 9-17-2007 by Ord. No. 07-15. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
A structure that is designed and constructed by the manufacturer
thereof for the primary purpose of storing items or goods within the
structure outside of a building. No containers shall be located outside
of a building on any property located in any zoning district of the
Borough, except as set forth herein.
Temporary storage containers may be located outside of a building
in any zoning district, provided that all of the following criteria
are met:
A.
The total square footage of each container shall not exceed 300 square
feet.
B.
Containers are only to be utilized during periods where a valid building
permit has been issued or be placed for a period of no more than 20
days.
C.
Containers must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property
line.
D.
No container shall remain on any such site in excess of 20 days after
completion of improvements for which the building permit was taken.
No container shall remain at any one location in excess of 180 cumulative
days. In the event of a hardship, emergency conditions, or other extenuating
circumstances, the time limitations stated herein may be extended
at the discretion of and upon approval by the Construction Code Official.
Prior to placing a container on any site, the operator or other
person in charge of the site must secure a permit from the Construction
Code Official. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or permit
the placement of a container on property which he or she owns, rents,
occupies, or controls without first securing approval from the Construction
Code Official.
The operator or other person in charge of any site on which
a container is placed shall be responsible to ensure that the container
is in good condition and is free from evidence of deterioration, weathering,
discoloration, rust, ripping, tearing, or other holes or breaks. Said
person shall also be responsible to ensure that no hazardous or illegal
substances are stored or kept within the container. When not in use,
the container must be kept locked.
A.
The use
of containers shall be an accessory use requiring that a principle
structure be located on the same parcel of real property. The use
of the container must be for the sole benefit of the use located in
the principle structure located on the same parcel of real property.
B.
A container
shall be used for storage purposes only. No occupancy or use of the
storage container shall be allowed.
C.
A container
may be temporarily used in any zoning district for up to seven consecutive
calendar days for the purpose of storing items being moved from and
to the premise. The container may not be placed on any public street
for that purpose
D.
Stacking
of portable storage containers is prohibited in all zones.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $250 per
day.
