§ 18-2-608. TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.

(a)

Definition. As used in this section, "temporary storage unit" means a portable container for the temporary storage of furniture, clothing or other personal or household belongings as part of the process of household renovation or moving or the relocation of household belongings to an offsite commercial storage location.

(b)

(1)

Allowable use; public property. A person may not park or locate a temporary storage unit on any public road or street within a residential zone in the county for a period of more than 5 days.

(2)

Private property. A person may not park or locate a temporary storage unit on any private property within a residential zone in the county for a period of more than 60 days.

(c)

Conditions of use; public property.

(1)

A temporary storage unit may not be placed in any right-of-way or easement or within 30 feet of any intersection and may not create a sight obstruction for any vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

(2)

Advertising is prohibited on a temporary storage unit with the exception of the name and phone number of the vendor of the unit.

(3)

A temporary storage unit shall have reflectors on the side of the unit that is closest to the roadway in order to alert motorists to its presence.

(d)

Penalty.

(1)

A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100, enforceable in accordance with Article 3, Title 6 of the Code.

(2)

Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(Bill No. 146-05, § 1, 2-3-2006; Bill No. 82-06, § 3, 8-24-2006)