This chapter shall be known as the "Temporary Storage Containers
and Construction Debris Containers Law."
It is the intention of the Town Board to maintain a clean, wholesome
and attractive community and to guard against the creation of nuisances
and conditions that may endanger the health, safety and welfare of
the residents; spread disease; create fire hazards; reduce the value
of properties; interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties;
and interfere with the comfort and well-being of the public.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS CONTAINER
Any container for the collection of construction waste, construction
garbage, refuse or other construction rubbish with four cubic yards
of capacity or larger.
TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER
Any portable container, receptacle or device of a type commonly
used for the temporary storage of personal property, and specifically
including those storage facilities generally referred to as a portable
on-demand storage unit (PODS®).
Temporary storage containers may only be used by homeowners
and contractors within the Town of Kent during the specific period
of time that a valid building permit or certificate of occupancy remains
in force for construction of a homeowner's residence. Furthermore,
a valid permit must be obtained from the Town of Kent by either the
homeowner or contractor before the unit is delivered. This permit
must be displayed in a conspicuous place on the enclosed temporary
storage container at all times.
The following requirements shall apply to the placement and
use of temporary storage units:
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to place or permit
the placement of a temporary storage container on property located
within the Town of Kent without obtaining a written permit as provided
above.
B. Only one temporary storage container shall be located on any one
property at any given time.
C. A temporary storage container shall be limited to a maximum size
of nine feet in height, 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length.
D. A temporary storage container shall not be located in any portion
of the front yard, other than on a driveway or other paved surface.
When placed on a driveway, the temporary storage container must be
placed at the farthest practicably accessible point from the street.
A temporary storage container shall not be placed less than five feet
from any property line.
E. Temporary storage containers are prohibited from being placed in
or on public or private roadways or rights-of-way.
F. A temporary storage container shall not be located in a manner that
blocks the flow or obstructs the vision or sight of vehicles and pedestrians
traveling on public or private roadways, sidewalks or parking lots.
G. The applicant, as well as the supplier, shall be responsible for
ensuring that the temporary storage container is installed and maintained
in a good and safe condition, free from evidence of deterioration,
weathering, discoloration, graffiti, rust, ripping, tearing or other
holes or breaks, or in any way which might create a hazard to the
general public or any unsightly condition on the property.
H. The temporary storage container shall be conspicuously marked with
the name and address of the supplier and have affixed thereon a copy
of the written permit authorizing the placement of the temporary storage
unit on the property.
I. No temporary storage container shall be used for habitable purposes
or to store solid waste, construction debris, demolition debris, recyclable
materials, business inventory, commercial goods, goods for use other
than at the property where the temporary storage container is located
(i.e., used for retail sales) or any other illegal or hazardous material.
Upon reasonable notice to the applicant, the Town of Kent may inspect
the contents of any temporary storage container at any reasonable
time to ensure that it is not being used for any prohibited purpose.
J. A temporary storage container that is not removed at the end of the
time for which permission has been granted shall be deemed to be an
illegal structure and may be removed by the Town of Kent immediately,
without notice, and the costs and expenses thereof shall be certified
to the Town of Kent, which shall assess such costs and expenses against
the property on which the temporary storage container was located
to be collected and enforced in the same manner as real property taxes.
Construction debris container and temporary storage container
permit fees shall be set by resolution of the Town Board.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
place, put, position or situate a temporary storage container or a
construction debris container in violation of any provision of this
chapter or to fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive
or order of the Building Inspector, or to use any construction debris
container in a manner not permitted by a valid permit.
A. A person who shall knowingly violate any of the applicable provisions
of this chapter or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or
certificate of the Building Department made thereunder shall be guilty
of disorderly conduct, and such person shall be a disorderly person,
and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of $250. Each
day during which there is a failure to comply with the provisions
of this chapter or of any order issued by the Building Department
shall constitute a separate offense.
B. Upon violation of any of the provisions of this chapter (e.g., a
construction debris container that is blocking access or one that
has not been emptied properly), the permit can be revoked and the
temporary storage container or construction debris container removed.