[Adopted 1-31-2022 by Ord. No. 1100]
The following words when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
A portable container designed to assist with moving and/or storage of household or commercial goods and materials, including, but not limited to, portable on-demand storage devices ("PODS®") and similar containers.
A. 
Bulk containers shall be used only in connection with maintenance, construction and/or moving/relocation activities taking place on the property upon which the bulk container is placed.
B. 
No bulk storage container shall be placed or maintained on any private property unless it complies with the following provisions:
(1) 
Such containers shall be placed or maintained in the driveway or a parking area serving the property. If the property does not have a driveway or parking area, then such containers may be placed on any portion of the property not closer than five feet from an abutting property and not closer to the street fronting the property than the front of the principal building on the property. Any bulk storage container placed on private property shall be placed on a suitable base to assure stability.
(2) 
Bulk storage containers shall be no larger than 12 feet wide, 16 feet long and eight feet high and shall not contain any electrical wiring, lighting or heating elements.
(3) 
No bulk storage container shall be used to store solid waste or construction debris.
(4) 
No advertising shall be permitted on a bulk container, except for the identity of the manufacturer of the bulk container.
No bulk storage container shall be placed or maintained within the public right-of-way, unless it complies with the following provisions:
A. 
The Chief of Police may grant an exemption of the requirement that all bulk storage containers must be located on private property if the literal enforcement will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question, provided that such exemption will not be contrary to the public interest.
B. 
In the event that the Chief of Police deems an exemption is necessary, a bulk storage container placed within the public right-of-way shall also comply with the requirements of § 379-28F(1) through (3).
A. 
No bulk container shall be used within the Township without a permit. Any person seeking to use a bulk container shall apply for a permit from the Township using a form to be hereafter prescribed, identifying the purpose, placement and proposed location of the bulk container. The permit shall be valid for 45 days. The application fee to obtain a bulk container permit shall be as established in the schedule of fees resolution, as amended.[1] Upon written request to the Township Manager, the permit may be extended for an additional 30 days. No bulk container shall be permitted on a property in excess of 150 days within any twelve-month period. However, upon written request, and with the approval of the Township Commissioners, the 150 days may be exceeded in the event of an emergency and/or necessary situation.
[1]
Editor's Note: The current fees resolution is on file at the Township offices.
B. 
An application for use of a bulk container within the Township shall be reviewed by the Township Manager or his/her designee for approval. The Township Manager shall have the right to deny an application if it is deemed that the placement of the bulk container is contrary to the health, safety and public welfare of the Borough. A denial of the application by the Township Manager may be appealed to the Township Commissioners.
C. 
The continued validity of any bulk container permit issued under this article shall be contingent upon full compliance with the regulations and requirements set forth in this article and any other applicable rules adopted by the Township.
A. 
Any person utilizing a bulk container shall be responsible to ensure that the area in and around the bulk container remains free of all weeds, litter and debris.
B. 
Any person utilizing a bulk container shall ensure that the bulk container remains in a neat and clean condition and is secure and safe at all time.
C. 
The location and utilization of the bulk container shall be in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $600 per occurrence, plus the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of the fine and costs of prosecution, shall be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.