[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Port Chester 11-5-2018 by L.L.
No. 12-2018. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any container designed and used for the storage of personal
property that is transported to and from a location and typically
rented to owners or occupants of property for temporary use. This
term includes facilities known as portable on-demand storage (PODS®)
and mobile on-demand storage (MODS®) units. It excludes construction
trailers and dumpsters.
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to place, permit
or maintain the placement of a portable temporary storage unit on
property located within the Village without obtaining a permit as
required in this chapter.
A.Â
An applicant seeking to place or permit a portable temporary storage unit must make application to the Village Manager or his/her designee on a form prescribed by the Village for such purpose, together with payment of an application fee in the requisite amount established in Chapter 175, Fees.
B.Â
A permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed 60 days. However,
the permit may be extended on request of the applicant to the Village
Manager or his/her designee, together with the appropriate fee, on
a showing of hardship. Hardship may be demonstrated by circumstances
such as, but not limited to, additional time to make restoration or
repairs due to fire, storm or other unanticipated event or calamity
and not exceed the time for any duly issued building permit. Any extension
shall be limited to the minimum time necessary.
C.Â
In no event shall a permit be granted for property more than one
time in any twelve-month period.
[Amended 5-20-2020 by L.L. No. 5-2020]
The following requirements shall apply to the placement and
use of portable temporary storage units:
A.Â
No more than one portable temporary storage unit shall be located
on any lot.
B.Â
Portable temporary storage units are only permitted in the following
districts: CD-3, CD-3.R20, CD-3.R7, CD-3.R5, and CD-4 (except on lots
facing Willett Avenue, South Regent Street, William Street (between
Washington Street and Pearl Street), Westchester Avenue, Midland Avenue,
Boston Post Road, North Main Street, Bowman Avenue, and Putnam Avenue
(between North Main Street and Willett Avenue).
C.Â
Portable temporary storage units shall not be located in any portion
of the front, back, or side yard other than on an access driveway.
When placed on an access driveway, the portable temporary storage
unit must be placed at the farthest practicably accessible point from
the street. A portable temporary storage unit shall not be placed
less than three feet from any property line.
D.Â
Portable temporary storage units are prohibited from being placed
in or on the public right-of-way, nor may they be located in a manner
that blocks access to fire hydrants or obstructs the view of vehicles
on the streets and at intersections.
E.Â
Portable temporary storage units 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 unit on the
property.
F.Â
No portable temporary storage units shall be used for habitable purposes
or to store solid waste, construction debris, demolition debris, recyclable
materials, business inventory, commercial goods, or any illegal or
hazardous material.
A.Â
A person in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall
be subject to a fine in an amount of not less than $250 nor exceeding
$750 or imprisonment not greater than 15 days, or both. Each day's
violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
B.Â
In addition, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village
Attorney to commence a civil proceeding seeking relief in an amount
not less than $250 nor to exceed $750. Each day's violation shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense.
C.Â
The Board of Trustees also authorizes the Village Attorney to commence
an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin
a violation of this chapter.