A.
A portable on-demand storage structure may be utilized as a temporary
structure within the Township when in compliance with the standards
of this section. Any use of such structures within the Township not
in compliance with this section shall be unlawful and subject to fines
and penalties as permitted under this chapter.
B.
No person shall place or utilize a portable on-demand storage structure
or permit a portable on-demand storage structure to be placed on or
along a public area in the Township of Harrison without first having
obtained a permit from the Enforcement Officer upon approval from
the Police Department.
C.
Use of a portable on-demand storage structure shall only be permitted
where a permit has been issued by the Enforcement Officer. Application
for a storage structure shall be made by submission of the following
information:
(1)
An application for the permitted use of a portable on-demand storage
structure may be obtained from the Enforcement Officer, and the application
shall be submitted when completed by the party requesting use of a
portable on-demand storage structure on that form provided by the
Enforcement Officer to the Enforcement Officer with a sketch showing
the location of the structure on the site and detailing the distance
of the structure from other buildings, fire hydrants and/or utilities.
(2)
Name and address of the applicant and the owner of the property,
if different.
(3)
Street address.
(4)
Size of the portable on-demand storage structure to be placed at
the site and the proposed location of the portable on-demand storage
structure.
(5)
Anticipated length of time the portable on-demand storage structure
will be located at the site.
(6)
All portable on-demand storage units shall be placed in driveways
unless otherwise approved by the Enforcement Officer.
D.
Length of time structures may be on property; extensions. The permit
shall be valid for a period of seven days and may be renewed upon
application to the Enforcement Officer for an additional seven-day
period, not to exceed a total period of 14 days. Where exceptional
circumstances exist, the Enforcement Officer may alter the permit
to extend the time where these structures may be permitted on property.
E.
A permit may be revoked at any time during its term if the placement
or use of the portable storage unit structure constitutes a hazard
to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the Township or
for any other reason that constitutes a nuisance.
F.
No permit shall be issued if the Police Department determines that
the issuance of a permit will constitute a danger to public safety
or an unwarranted interference with the efficient movement of traffic.
G.
No more than two portable on-demand storage structures may be located
on a specific piece of property within the Township at one time; such
structures shall be individually limited for the duration time period
established herein.
H.
No portable on-demand storage structure located within the Township
shall contain toxic or hazardous materials.
I.
Location, placement and condition of portable on-demand storage unit
structures.
(1)
Portable on-demand storage unit structures may be located in residential
zoning districts. They shall not be placed in a public area, and shall
be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line. Final
placement shall be to the satisfaction of the Enforcement Officer.
(2)
Portable on-demand storage structures may be allowed in nonresidential
zoning districts. The units shall be placed only in the rear or side
portion of a site. Under no circumstances shall a portable storage
unit be placed in an area fronting a street or road, or in a grass/landscaped
area, or in the front parking lot of a commercial establishment. The
placement of portable storage units in fire lanes, passenger loading
zones, commercial loading zones or public rights-of-way shall be strictly
prohibited. Portable storage units in nonresidential zoning districts
must also demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Enforcement Officer,
that the specific location/complex has sufficient space to place a
portable storage unit and continue to provide adequate parking, public
safety access and comply with all health, safety and welfare concerns.
(3)
Portable on-demand unit structure(s) shall never be utilized as accessory
structures in any zoning district.
(4)
The owner and operator of any site on which a portable on-demand
storage unit structure is placed shall be responsible in ensuring
that his/her portable storage unit is in good condition, free from
evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, rust, ripping,
tearing or other holes or breaks. When not in use, the portable on-demand
storage structure unit shall be kept locked with a combination-style
lock; no key locks. The owner and operator of any site on which a
portable on-demand storage unit structure is placed shall also be
responsible that no form of waste, refuse, or hazardous substance
is stored or kept within the portable on-demand structure unit.
(5)
A portable on-demand storage structure unit shall have no signage
other than a serial number identifying the unit, the name, address
and telephone number of the person or firm engaged in the business
or renting or otherwise placing of the portable on-demand storage
structure unit.
