§ 110-831. Temporary portable storage unit: Intent, purpose and jurisdiction.

It is the intent and purpose of this ordinance to allow temporary portable storage units on residential property within the city so as to meet the temporary portable storage needs of the public while deterring adverse impacts on the city's permanent uses.

(a)

Temporary portable storage units allowed. A temporary portable storage unit is allowed on property solely for the loading, unloading and temporary storage of goods. A temporary portable storage unit shall be allowed in any residential zoning district within the city provided it meets the criteria set forth in this division. This section shall not override or substitute any other permit, certification or approval required by any other section of this chapter.

(b)

Criteria for temporary portable storage units.

(1)

Notice. Vendors of temporary portable storage units, to include lessors, are required to notify the City of Deltona's enforcement services director in writing, by letter, fax or e-mail, prior to placement of a temporary portable storage unit within the city limits. Such notice shall contain the residential address of the placement, the name of the occupant at such residential address and the anticipated duration of the placement.

(2)

Placement. Temporary portable storage unit may be allowed in any residential zoning district subject to the following provisions:

a.

Vendors of temporary portable storage units, to include lessors, are required to notify the city in writing by letter, fax or e-mail of the placement of a temporary portable storage unit within the city limits. Such notice shall contain the residential address of the placement, the name of the occupant at such residential address and the anticipated duration of the placement;

b.

Temporary portable storage units may be placed on any driveway area, but must be a minimum of five feet from the edge of any right-of-way and six feet from any side lot line;

c.

The unit shall not be located in any right-of-way;

d.

Temporary portable storage units shall not be modified by adding windows, electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements and/or used as habitable space;

e.

The temporary portable storage unit must be placed on a paved surface.

f.

A maximum of two temporary portable storage units are allowed per lot at a time.

(3)

Time limit.

a.

The maximum time for the temporary portable storage unit to remain on the property shall be 30 consecutive days with a maximum of two occurrences per year per lot, not to run consecutively, with the following exception:

1.

The time period set forth in this subsection may be extended by the enforcement services director or his/her designee for up to 30 days, provided the applicant can show good cause. Good cause shall mean emergencies and situations where there exists a reasonable risk or threat to life and/or property damage if the extension is not granted.

(4)

Maintenance and prohibition of hazardous materials.

a.

The temporary portable storage unit shall be maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, rust, holes or breaks. When not in use the temporary portable storage unit shall be kept locked.

b.

Temporary portable storage units shall not be used to store solid waste, perishable foods, debris, recyclable materials, or used to store materials or goods for property other than at the site where the unit is located.

c.

A temporary/portable storage unit shall have the name and current telephone number and address of the company providing the temporary portable storage unit.

d.

No hazardous material as defined by the NFPA codes shall be allowed.

(5)

Liability. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the property owner shall be liable for any violation under this section.

(6)

Penalties. A violation of this section may be enforced by issuance of a citation, summons, notice to appear in front of the special magistrate or by filing an action in civil court for injunctive relief or any other lawful means.

(Ord. No. 06-97, § 6, 7-7-1997; Ord. No. 17-2007, § 1, 1-22-2008; Ord. No. 19-2011, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2011)