[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
As used in this Part 12A, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Portable storage devices, dumpsters, trailers, PODS or any
other similar containers (hereinafter referred to as "PSUs") that
are loaded with materials and placed on a residential property for
purposes of temporary storage, including but not limited to household
goods and building materials (prior to being used for building purposes),
and for any other storage on a limited basis on a property which is
either zoned residential or used primarily for residential purposes.
Such units shall not be considered an accessory structure as provided
under the Code of the Borough of Conshohocken.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
1.
Prior to the placement of any PSU on any residential property in
Conshohocken Borough, the owner of such property must apply for and
obtain a permit for the placement of such PSU from the Borough of
Conshohocken Code Enforcement Office.
2.
All applications for permits under this section must be accompanied
by an insurance certificate providing liability insurance in an amount
not less than $100,000 in general liability coverage from the owner
of the property or the company supplying the PSU.
3.
The Borough shall collect an application fee for any permit issued
hereunder, in an amount to be fixed by resolution of the Council,
for a thirty-day permit, subject to adjustment, from time to time,
by resolution of the Council as provided hereunder.[1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: The current resolution is on file in
the Borough offices.
4.
Permits issued under this section, and any renewal of permits issued
hereunder, must be signed by the Code Enforcement Officer and prominently
displayed on the PSU for which the permit is issued, in a sealed and
watertight manner, so as to protect the permit from denigration by
the weather, rain or other elements.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008; as amended by Ord. No. 02-2023, 10/4/2023]
1.
Initial permits may be granted for a period of five business days by the Code Enforcement Office, upon proper submission of the required application and supporting documentation as provided under § 13-1202.
2.
After the expiration of the five business day period for the initial
permit, an applicant may submit, upon valid cause shown, a renewal
application for an additional five business days, which same application
shall not be unreasonably refused by the Code Enforcement Office.
All such applications for extension of a permit must be accompanied
by an extension fee in an amount to be fixed by resolution of the
Council, which same fee may be adjusted, from time to time, by further
resolution of the Council.
3.
No more than two extensions may be granted for any permit issued under this Article A (for a total of 15 business days) unless the property owner can produce a valid building permit for residential construction, issued by the Borough of Conshohocken Code Enforcement Office, in which case permits issued hereunder may be renewed every 30 days for a period not to exceed expiration of the building permit.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
No residential parcel under this section may be issued more than two permits for the placement of a PSU during any twelve-month period. Such limitations shall include applications for extension. The total number of days upon which any PSU may be located on any residential property within the Borough shall not exceed 60 days unless otherwise provided under § 13-1203 of this Part 12A.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
1.
Upon a finding by the Code Enforcement Office that a parcel of property has experienced a flood, fire, natural disaster or other act of God, so as to render the primary residential dwelling thereon uninhabitable, and to require, in the judgment of the Code Official, the placement of a PSU on the property for a period longer than that provided under § 13-1204, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue an extended hardship permit under this section for the placement of a PSU for such period of time as fixed by the Code Enforcement Officer and not otherwise subject to the limitations provided under § 13-1204, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue an extended hardship permit under this section for the placement of a PSU for such period of time as fixed by the Code Enforcement Officer and not otherwise subject to the limitations provided under § 13-1204. All such extended hardship permits must be duly registered with the Code Enforcement Office and shall be issued without application fee.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
All PSUs must be kept in the driveway of the property at the
furthest accessible point from the street. All locations must be paved
off-street surfaces, and the applicant must obtain preapproval of
the Code Enforcement Officer for placement of a PSU. In the event
a parcel is devoid of a driveway or other paved surface, placement
of the PSU shall be at the direction of the Code Enforcement Official.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
Only one PSU may be placed on any one residential property at one time. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to permit the placement of more than one PSU under the terms of § 13-1205 in the event that the circumstances giving rise to the hardship permit warrant the placement of additional home PSUs in order to accommodate the storage of interior furnishings, goods and materials from a residence substantially damaged by flood, fire, act of God or other natural disaster.
[Ord. 2-2008, 3/26/2008]
1.
Any person who shall place a PSU in violation of this Part 12A shall,
upon conviction before a Magisterial District Judge, be sentenced
to pay a fine not exceeding $1,000, together with the cost of prosecution,
and, upon default from the payment thereof, may be sentenced to undergo
imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day in which
a violation shall continue after due notice to the property owner
shall be deemed a separate offense, punishable by the terms and conditions
provided under this section.
2.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough of Conshohocken is duly
empowered to enforce the terms, conditions and provisions of this
Part 12A.
[Ord. 3-2008, 3/26/2008]
As used in this Part 12B, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Portable storage devices, dumpsters, trailers, PODS, or any
other similar containers (hereinafter referred to as "PSUs") that
are loaded with materials and placed on a residential property for
purposes of temporary storage, including but not limited to household
goods and building materials (prior to being used for building purposes),
and for any other storage on a limited basis on a property which is
either zoned residential or used primarily for residential purposes,
or which is placed on a Borough street or Borough right-of-way.
[Ord. 3-2008, 3/26/2008; as amended by Ord. No. 02-2023, 10/4/2023]
1.
No PSU may be parked, placed or stored on a public street or Borough
right-of-way without a valid permit.
2.
All persons desiring to place a PSU on a public street or right-of-way
with the Borough of Conshohocken are responsible for securing the
appropriate right-of-way and public use permit required by the Borough.
This permit is to be secured prior to the commencement of any work
on a specific project and prior to the placement of any PSU on any
street or right-of-way.
3.
Permits shall remain valid for a period not to exceed five business
days. Permits may be extended for valid cause by the Code Official
for an additional period of five business days.
5.
No permit or extension permit shall be issued without payment to
the Borough in an amount determined by Council. This fee shall be
fixed, from time to time, by resolution of the Borough Council.
[Ord. 3-2008, 3/26/2008]
The company providing the PSU, any contractor utilizing a PSU,
or any homeowner if no contractor has been engaged to perform services
or work shall be responsible for any and all damage to any public
street, sidewalk, curb, the public right-of-way, and any public improvements
and any publicly owned equipment which may result from the placement,
service, operation, use or removal of the PSU. Any and all dumpsters
which may be proposed to be located within the public streets or rights-of-way
shall be emptied when full and kept in a safe and secure condition,
free of pests or other contaminations.
[Ord. 3-2008, 3/26/2008]
1.
No PSU may be placed within 30 feet of any intersection or driveway.
2.
No PSU over 60 inches in height or 72 inches in width may be placed
within 150 feet of any intersection or driveway.
3.
No PSU may be placed in any metered parking location within the Borough
without the prior written approval of the Police Chief of the Borough
of Conshohocken and the payment of any additional fees as determined
necessary and appropriate by the Police Department.
4.
The Borough of Conshohocken reserves the right to order the immediate
removal and/or to unilaterally rescind the permit for placement of
any PSU in the event of a public snow or other emergency.
[Ord. 3-2008, 3/26/2008]
1.
Any person who places a PSU in violation of this Part 12B shall,
upon conviction before a Magisterial District Judge, be sentenced
to pay a fine not exceeding $1,000, together with the costs of prosecution,
and, upon default from the payment thereof, may be sentenced to undergo
imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day in which
a violation shall continue after due notice to the responsible party
shall be deemed a separate offense, punishable by the terms and conditions
provided under this section.
2.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough of Conshohocken is duly
authorized to enforce the terms, conditions and provisions of this
Part 12B.
