[Adopted 4-9-2002]
[Amended 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
No person or company shall park or leave unattended
any container, commonly known as a "roll-off dumpster" or "roll-off
container," but also including containers commonly used in interstate
and international transportation and referred to as "trailers" and/or
"overseas containers," on or along any Township roadway, private or
public property, without the written consent of the appropriate municipal,
county, or state authority having jurisdiction over the roadway, private
or public property. Consent shall be valid and remain in effect for
a period of not more than 15 days, but may be renewed by the appropriate
official upon application therefor and payment of the application
fee.
To warn the operators of vehicles of the presence
of any roll-off dumpster or roll-off container parked on or along
any roadway, dumpsters or containers shall be equipped with and display
markers consisting of all red and yellow reflective diamond-shaped
panels having a minimum size of 18 inches by 19 inches. These panels
shall be mounted at the edge of the dumpster or container at both
ends nearest the path of passing vehicles and facing the direction
of oncoming traffic. These markers shall have a minimum mounting height
of three feet from the bottom of the panels to the surface of the
roadway. In addition, traffic cones will be placed around the container.
Said dumpster shall not contain any "garbage" as defined in § 261-2 and any amendments thereto.
Containers must be properly labeled with name,
address and phone number of the company supplying the container.
Any permission for a roll-off dumpster and container
as defined herein must be applied for by way of a permit through the
Township Building and Housing Department in accordance with the application
provided, and said fees will consist of $25 driveway and $50 roadway.
Persons requiring roadway permits must apply
at least five working days before placement of container, to allow
inspection of site on the roadway by the Building Department and Police
Department.
Any person given permission to place a dumpster
on the roadway shall deposit a maintenance check of $1,000. The Construction
Official, after consultation with the Police Department and the Road
Department, will then determine if the placement of said dumpster
has caused any damage to the roadway. The cost of repair will be deducted
from the maintenance check, and if it exceeds said amount, the permit
holder will be responsible for the excess. An inspection fee of $25
will be charged and the maintenance check returned to the applicant.
[Amended 3-28-2006]
The supplier of the container or person applying
for the roadway placement permit must show insurance limits of $10,000.
Such insurance shall contain coverage for damage to Township property
and a clause which holds harmless the Township from liability, naming
the Township as an additional insured. The supplier of the container
or person applying for the roadway placement permit shall enter into
an agreement to hold harmless the Township and indemnify the Township
for any liability regarding such placement of the container.
[Added 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
A.
PORTABLE ON-DEMAND STORAGE STRUCTURE
Definitions. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any container, storage unit, shed-like container or other
portable structure that can be or is used for the storage of personal
property of any kind and which is located for such purposes outside
an enclosed building other than an accessory building or shed complying
with all building codes and land use requirements. The definition
of "portable on-demand structure" specifically excludes containers,
hitched or unhitched, commonly used in interstate and international
transport and referred to as "trailers" and/or "overseas containers."
B.
No nonresidential user shall store materials of any
kind outdoors in any district except in connection with the construction,
alteration, repair or demolition of a structure to be performed on
the premises where such materials are to be stored, unless specifically
permitted in conjunction with an approved site plan or permitted elsewhere
in this chapter.
D.
Use of a portable on-demand storage structure shall
only be permitted where a permit has been issued to the owner of the
premises upon which such structure shall be placed by the Township
Zoning Enforcement Officer.
E.
All portable on-demand storage units shall be placed
in driveways unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Officer.
F.
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 to the
duration of the time period established herein.
G.
No portable on-demand storage structure located within
the Township shall contain toxic or hazardous materials.
[Added 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
Applications for the permitted use of portable
on-demand storage structures may be obtained from the Zoning Officer,
and the application shall be submitted with a sketch showing the location
of the container on the site and detailing the distance of trailers
from other buildings, fire hydrants, Fire Department connections and/or
utilities.
[Added 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
An application fee of $25 shall accompany the
form requesting such permission. Failure to obtain permission prior
to placement of such temporary structure shall result in the issuance
of a penalty as set forth below. Multiple offenders may be denied
the issuance of a permit for such structures.
[Added 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
A portable on-demand storage structure may be
located as a temporary structure on a property within the Township
for a period not exceeding 15 days in duration from time of delivery
to time of removal.
[Added 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
Unless used in conjunction with a duly issued
building permit for construction, reconstruction, demolition or alteration
of a building on the premises in which the container is located, no
certificate of approval will be issued for said permit until the container
is removed from the premises.
[Amended 6-24-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-017]
A person who is convicted of a violation of
this article shall pay a fine of not less than $200 nor more than
$1,000 for each violation. Repeat offenders shall pay a fine of not
less than $500 nor more than $1,000. In default of the payment of
a fine, imprisonment in the county jail for a period of 90 days or
community service may be imposed.
