[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Onondaga 12-21-2009 by L.L. No.
7-2009. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Town of Onondaga has seen increased use of portable on-site
deliverable storage units (PODS). In many instances, PODS have been
left in driveways and on properties for extended periods of time,
acting as virtual permanent storage sheds for the owners of the property.
While these portable units can serve a useful purpose for short-term
storage, they are generally unsightly can have a negative impact on
adjoining properties and long-term storage needs should be met by
construction of a permanent accessory storage facility, meeting all
of the requirements of the Town's zoning and building codes.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A container, transportable or portable structure or unit
designed and used primarily for storage of building materials, household
goods, personal items and other materials outside an enclosed building,
other than an accessory building or shed complying with all building
codes and land use requirements.
Portable on-site deliverable storage units (PODS) are permitted
to be on a property for a period of time not to exceed 14 days. The
use of such units shall be limited to no more than twice during any
twelve-month period.
These restrictions shall apply to all portable on-site deliverable
storage units located in the Town of Onondaga on and after the effective
date of this chapter.
[Added 10-4-2010 by L.L. No. 7-2010]
A.
Violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, punishable
by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction
of a second offense both of which were committed within a period of
five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than
$700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both;
and upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, all of which
were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine
of not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 15 days, or both. However, for the purpose of conferring
jurisdiction upon the courts and judicial offices generally, violations
of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and for such purpose
only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to
such violations. Each week's continued violation shall constitute
a separate and distinct violation.
B.
In case of any violation of this chapter, the Town Board of the Town
of Onondaga, New York, in addition to other remedies, may institute
any appropriate action or proceedings in law or in equity to prevent
such violation.
