§ 20-355. Additions.

The International Property Maintenance Code is amended by adding the following sections:

Section 302.10 Temporary Portable Storage Containers. A temporary portable storage container means a "unit that is constructed to be portable and capable of movement from one site to another, that can be or is used for the storage of personal property of any kind, that is located outside of an enclosed building, that is larger than 40 cubic feet, and that is not a permanent accessory building or shed complying with all building codes and zoning requirements."

A person must not cause, undertake, permit or allow the placement or existence of a portable storage container outside on property that is a single family or two family residence unless it complies with the following requirements:

(1)

A portable storage container must be placed only on a paved or graveled parking or driveway area as far away from the public street as reasonably possible, or on another area approved by the City;

(2)

A portable storage container may not be on the paved portion of a public street;

(3)

A parcel of land may have any portable storage container on it no longer than 30 consecutive days.

(4)

A portable storage container may remain on the parcel longer than 30 days if it is being used in conjunction with remodeling or other construction on the site but only for no longer than 180 days in any twelve-month period;

(5)

The City may allow storage of a portable storage container on a property beyond 30 days in the case of hardship;

(6)

The portable storage container must have attached to it a placard that includes the date of placement on the property, the date that removal is scheduled to occur, and the local telephone number of the owner of the container;

(7)

The total size of all portable storage containers simultaneously on a parcel of land cannot exceed 2000 cubic feet;

(8)

A portable storage container must be maintained in a reasonably sound condition, with no holes and little rust or peeling paint.

Section 603.1.1 Appliance Testing. Heating appliances shall be tested by a licensed mechanical contractor to verify the appliance is in a safe working condition when evidence of malfunction, corrosion, deterioration or excessive interior carbon monoxide is suspected.

Section 705 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in accordance with Minnesota Statute 299F.50-51.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 725.06; Ord. No. 741; Ord. No. 2010-09, 4-20-2010; Ord. No. 2018-13 , § 1, 10-16-2018)