§ 710.08. Bulk sanitation containers, temporary bulk waste containers, and donation boxes.

1.

Donation boxes are not permitted within any residential zoning districts.

2.

Temporary bulk waste containers shall not be located within a detached single-family district except in cases where a building permit has been issued and an active renovation, remodeling or building project is under way. In such cases in which temporary bulk waste containers are allowed, they shall be kept in the. driveway of the property at the furthest accessible point from the street. In cases where location within a driveway is not possible, administrative approval may be granted to allow the location of storage containers in an appropriate location. The temporary bulk waste containers must be immediately removed no later than 90 days from the issuance of an associated building permit.

In cases where hardship can be demonstrated, the Director of Development Services has the authority to grant administrative approval to extend the time period that a temporary bulk waste container may remain on a property for up to 90 days, which must be approved in increments of 30 days as requested. The burden of proof of a hardship rests upon the applicant and/or property owner. A hardship may be caused by an accidental or unintentional fire, flood or natural disaster that creates the need for additional time for the unit to be in place.

In cases where construction costs exceed 50% of the principle structure's replacement cost, or when the construction is part of a new development project, the Director of Development Services has the authority to grant administrative approval to extend the time period that a temporary bulk waste container may remain on a property for up to the duration of the building permit.

3.

Bulk sanitation containers and donation boxes shall not be located within a detached single-family district. They are limited to rear or side yards and must be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from the public right of way. No bulk container or donation box shall be located within 50 feet of a structure utilized for detached single-family residential purposes. The Director of the Department of Development Services may provide for an exemption from this requirement when conditions cannot be met. In such cases, the property owner or tenant may submit a plan for the Director's approval. Such plan may include provision for an alternative container utilizing appropriate screening such as a nontransparent fence not less than 6 feet in height with a gate which will open in full to allow service.

(Code 1996, § 7-8-2-14-230; Ord. No. 7095, 10/10/2007, § 4; Ord. No. 7148, 6/11/2008, § 2)