As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS (PSUs)
Portable storage devices, dumpsters, trailers, PODS®,
shipping containers, or any other similar containers (hereinafter
referred to as "PSUs") that are loaded with materials and placed on
a property for purposes of storage, including but not limited to household
goods and building materials (prior to being used for building purposes),
and for any other storage. Such units shall not be considered an accessory
structure as provided under the Code of the Borough of Bridgeport.
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.
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 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.