[Adopted 11-22-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-46]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any portable storage unit, trash dumpster, roll-off container,
or similar container.
Any container or device, similar to a "pod," designed and
used for the bulk storage of items.
No portable storage unit shall be placed or maintained by any
private party in or on any Township property, street, or right-of-way.
No portable storage unit shall be placed or maintained on any
private property unless it complies with one or more of the following
provisions:
A.
Such portable storage units may be placed or maintained on a driveway
or other suitably paved area for purposes of packing or unpacking
goods and materials of the owner or occupant of the property in preparation
for or subsequent to moving into or out of the property.
B.
Such portable storage units may be placed or maintained on a driveway
or other suitably paved area for purposes of storing the goods and
materials of the owner or occupant of the property when necessary
during renovation or rehabilitation of the structure located on the
premises in which the goods or materials would otherwise be located
during the period of renovation or rehabilitation.
No trash dumpster, roll-off container, or similar container
for trash or debris of any type may be placed or maintained by any
private party in or on any Township property, street, or right-of-way
except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Furthermore,
no trash dumpster, roll-off container, or similar container for trash
or debris of any type may be placed or maintained on any private property
within the Township except in compliance with the provisions of this
chapter or in a manner and location as set forth on a duly approved
site plan.
Prior to the placement of any portable storage unit, dumpster,
roll-off container, or similar container in or on any Township property,
street, or right-of-way, or on any private property (not covered by
a duly approved site plan), the owner of the property using the container
or person contracting for the use of such container shall apply for
and receive a permit from the Township pursuant to the provisions
and standards set forth herein.
A.
Application for the permit shall be made to the Construction Official,
or such other person as the Business Administrator may from time to
time designate, on a form provided by the Township. The application
shall require, among other things, the full name, address, and other
contact information for the owner of the container, the person contracting
for use of the container where such person is other than the owner
of the property for which the container is to be used, and the owner
of the property with which the use of the container is associated.
The application shall be accompanied by a permit fee of $25.
B.
Any container to be placed on a street or right-of-way shall be placed
on the street in a legal parking space, not designated for use as
a handicap parking space, as designated by the Township and shall
be equipped with appropriate reflectors or other safety markings so
that the container will not constitute a hazard to traffic. The Township
Police Department in the exercise of its discretion may direct that
additional markings, their location, or nature shall be supplemented
or altered if the Police Department determines such actions are necessary
for the protection of the motoring public.
C.
The owner of the property associated with use of the container or
the contractor arranging use of the container shall provide the Township
with satisfactory proof of liability insurance covering any claims
or losses for property damage or personal injury resulting from or
occasioned by the placement of the container in an amount not less
than $250,000.
D.
Any permit issued for placement of a container on a street, right-of-way
or other public property shall be valid for a period of 14 days and
sticker or notice shall be prominently displayed on the property associated
with the use of the container indicating the commencement and expiration
date of the permit.
E.
Any container placed on private property shall be placed on a suitable base to assure stability. If in the opinion of the Township Police Department the location is sufficiently near to a public vehicular or pedestrian path, the permit may require suitable safety markings as set forth in Subsection B above.
F.
Any permit issued for placement of a container on private property
shall be valid for a period of 30 days and a sticker or notice shall
be prominently displayed on the property associated with the use of
the container indicating the commencement and expiration date of the
permit.
G.
Upon a showing of continued need for the container (such as during
the course of major construction projects), permits may be renewed
one time for an equivalent period upon application for renewal and
payment of a renewal fee of $15.
A person applying for a permit under this chapter may apply
for an additional extension of time to keep the storage or trash container
in place as set forth in this section.
A.
Applications for extensions beyond those specified in §§ 187-24 and 187-26 of this chapter shall be made to the Business Administrator or his or her designee on a form to be provided by the Township. The application shall contain full identifying information regarding the container, permit number, time it has been at the site, and reason for use. The application shall contain a narrative statement of the reason necessary for additional time. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.
B.
The application shall be reviewed for a determination made as to
whether an additional extension should be granted, and the duration
of that extension, within five business days of the filing of a complete
application. In considering the application, the Business Administrator
or his or her designee shall consider the length of time the container
has been in place; the reason for the container and the reasonableness
of the time allotted under this chapter for completion of that purpose
in light of all attendant circumstances; the location of the container
with respect to blocking or interfering with the efficient parking
or passage of traffic, visual impact, nature of the neighborhood,
and similar issues; whether noise, litter, or similar quality of life
problems have been associated with the use of the container; whether
the delay in completing the work or project for which the container
is necessary is beyond the reasonable control of the user of the container;
the additional time reasonably necessary to complete the work or project;
and such other factors as may be deemed reasonable and appropriate
under the circumstances.
The person contracting for use of the container and the owner
of the property associated with its use shall be jointly responsible
for compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the
penalty provisions of this chapter shall be appended to the permit
and shall be mailed with a copy of the permit to the owner of the
container, the property owner, and any other interested party.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty. Any storage container, storage device, "pod," trash dumpster, roll-off container, or similar container placed or maintained on Township property, streets, or rights-of-way, or left in such a location after expiration of the permit for more than 10 days after the mailing of written notice to the owner of the container, the person contracting for use of the container, and the owner of the affected property, may be removed by the Township at the container owner's expense for removal and storage of the container. Notices to remove pursuant to this section shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery. Such charge for removal and storage of the container shall be in addition to any fines that may otherwise be imposed pursuant to this section.
