Borough of Allendale - County of Bergen - State of New Jersey – Ordinance 15-15
The purpose of this ordinance is to create a procedure whereby individuals may apply for this permit to allow for the use of temporary storage containers on a residential property and to provide for rules, regulations, and restrictions with regard to the use and placement of such temporary storage containers.
Section 283-3 Restrictions
Temporary storage containers, and other portable structures, including temporary bathroom structures, shall not encroach into the front yard, side yard, or rear yard setbacks, but in any event shall not extend beyond the front plane of the house and shall only be permitted on the lot within the driveway area or rear of the dwelling.
Temporary storage containers, and other portable structures, including temporary bathroom structures, shall not obstruct the public right of way.
Temporary storage containers shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts of the Borough of Allendale.
Temporary storage containers shall not exceed 20 feet in length and shall have a maximum of 1,800 cubic feet.
Section 238-4 Permit Procedure
Prior to the delivery or use of any temporary storage container on residential property, an application must be made to the Zoning Officer for a permit allowing the delivery and use of such temporary storage container. Such application must include a survey reflecting the proposed location of the temporary storage container on the property. Permits issued shall allow for the use of such temporary storage container for a period of 90 days, provided, however, that if it shall become necessary to extend said time period beyond the initial 90 days, a property owner may make an application to the Zoning Officer for an extension of time not to exceed an additional 90 days and shall not exceed a total of 180 days.
Section 238-5 Application Fee
There shall be a fee charged for the initial permit of $125.00. The fee for an extension permit shall be $75.00 payable to the Borough of Allendale.
Section 238-6 Enforcement
This article shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer, Construction Code Official or such other employee or department of the Borough of Allendale as designated in writing by the Mayor and Council. In the event adherence to the restrictions set forth in this section 238 shall, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, Construction Code Official, or such other employee or department as designated in writing by the Mayor and Council to enforce this article, result in undue or substantial hardship to an applicant hereunder, such Officer, Official, employee or department may relax such restrictions as may be necessary.
238-7 Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm, corporation and/or entity violating or neglecting to comply with any provision in this ordinance shall be subject to a fine up to $500 for the first offense and $750 for each subsequent offense. Each and every day such violation or noncompliance exists shall constitute a separate offense, and an additional fine shall be imposed set forth herein.
