Golf Manor (3/17/2023) – Golf Manor Village Council has recently passed legislation requiring the use of portable storage containers (such as PODS), dumpsters and portable toilets be licensed through a permit process.

This process has been implemented to control the damage being done to Village streets from these items sitting for extended periods of time, particularly in areas where parking on the street is at a premium.

The owner of the real property upon which the Temporary Storage Container, Dumpster or Portable Toilet is located, or the agent of such owner using such Temporary Storage Container, Dumpster or Portable Toilet, is required obtain a permit, at no cost, from the Code Enforcement Official no later than the first day such Accessory Structure is placed onsite.

The provisions of the Ordinance 2022 – 9 are summarized as follows:

1. Temporary Storage Containers may be located as a temporary accessory use on residential property within the Village for a period not exceeding Thirty (30) days per calendar year in duration from the time of delivery to the time of removal. Such Temporary Storage Container may only be placed upon private property upon a residential lot and may not be placed in such position as to block the public sidewalk or otherwise impede pedestrian traffic upon a public sidewalk, and may not be placed within the street, except as provided in Section 902.06.
2. Construction Dumpsters may be located as a temporary accessory use on residential property within the Village for a period not exceeding Fourteen (14) days per calendar year in duration from the time of delivery to the time of removal. Such Construction Dumpster may only be placed upon private property upon a residential lot and may not be placed in such position as to block the public sidewalk or otherwise impede pedestrian traffic upon a public sidewalk, and may not be placed within the street, except as provided in Section 902.06.
3. Portable Toilets may be located as a temporary accessory use on residential property within the Village for a period not exceeding Thirty (30) days per calendar year in duration from the time of delivery to the time of removal and only in conjunction with construction, reconstruction or remodeling. Such Portable Toilet may only be placed upon private property upon a residential lot and may not be placed in such position as to block the public sidewalk or otherwise impede pedestrian traffic upon a public sidewalk, and may not be placed within the street.
4. The owner of the real property upon which the Temporary Storage Container, Dumpster or Portable Toilet is located, or the agent of such owner using such Temporary Storage Container, Dumpster or Portable Toilet, shall obtain a permit, at no cost, from the Code Enforcement Officer no later than the first day such Accessory Structure is placed onsite.
5. A Temporary Storage Container, Dumpster or Portable Toilet shall be located a minimum of Three (3) feet from all lot lines of adjoining lots.
6. A Temporary Storage Container shall be secured in a manner that does not endanger the safety of persons or property in the vicinity of the Temporary Storage Container, and shall be secured and enclosed in such a manner as to not permit waste, litter or debris.
7. A Construction Dumpster shall be secured in a such a manner as to not permit waste, litter or debris, and shall be timely and regularly serviced to avoid waste, litter or debris. A Construction Dumpster may not be used to dispose of garbage, household waste, yard waste, chemicals or Hazardous Substances.  Hazardous Substances include flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, formaldehyde, foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls, methane, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances, or any related materials of any kind or form as defined in the applicable state or federal law or the regulations promulgated thereunder.
8. A Portable Toilet shall be regular and timely serviced as recommended by the manufacturer/vendor for the Portable Toilet.
9. The time restrictions imposed herein for Accessory Structures may be extended upon petition to the Village Administrator with a copy to the Code Enforcement Official and only for good cause shown.

This summary is provided as a convenience to understand the Ordinance. The actual text of Ordinance 2022 – 9 and sections referenced supersede anything stated here.

Questions about permitting can be directed the Code Enforcement Official, Jim Puthoff, at 513-800-6158.

Download permit application here.