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G-861 - 06/10/2008 - TEXT AMENDMENT - OrdinancesORDINANCE 2008-ZO-TA-STORAGE-G-861 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS) OF TITLE 13 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK TO DEFINIw AND REGULAgrE PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS WHEREAS, the Village has recently experienced an increase in the use of Portable Storage Units iri the Village; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2008, by a vote of 6 to 0, the Plan Commission recommended that the Village adopt regulations to control the placement of Portable Storage Units on private property and that the recommended language be added to Chapter 3 — General Zoning Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, in making the recommendation, the Plan Commission found that the requested amendment was reasonable and necessary to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2008 by a vote of 7 to 0, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended that the Village adopt regulations to control the placement of Portable Storage Units on private property; and WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees have reviewed the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and deem the requested text amendment, as set forth below, to be in the best interest of the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1: The recitals above are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this ordinance. Section 2: Chapter 3 of Title 13 of the Village Code, entitled "General Zoning Provisions", is hereby amended by adding the following as Section 13-3-16: PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS: A. For purposes of this Section a Portable Storage Unit is defined as an enclosed container that is delivered to a private property and is normally used for the short-term storage of items and materials associated with a move into or from the principal use of the property. B. The following regulations shall apply to Portable Storage Units: 1. No more than two (2) Portable Storage Units shall be permitted on a property. 2. Stacking of Portable Storage Units is prohibited. 3. Any property where a Portable Storage Unit is located must be occupied by a principal use or dwelling. 4. No Portable Storage Unit may remain on a property for more than 15 consecutive days. An additional 15 days period may be approved by the Department of Community Development for cause. Special circumstances allowing for longer periods of time may be determined by the Director of Community Development. Ordinance 2008-ZO-TA-STORAGE-G-881 Amending Title 13 re: StoragePods Page 2 of 2 5. A portable storage unit on residential property shall not exceed 1E feet in length. A Portable Storage Unit on non-residential property shall not exceed 40 feet in length. 5. Portable Storage Units shall be placed on the driveway or other paved surface on the property.- 7. The Portable Storage Unit's -hall be located closer than 10 feet from the principal structure on the property. 8. The Portable Storage Unit shall not be used to store hazardous materials or flammable liquids. 9. Portable Storage Units shall not be placed on public property or permitted to obstruct traffic visibility. 10. A permit and fee (an amount, if any, to be determined by the Village Board from time to time) shall be required prior to the placement of a Portable Storage Unit. 11. Portable Storage Units shall be maintained in good repair, free from rust, peeling paint, graffiti and other forms of deterioration. 12. Signage on Portable Storage Units is limited to the name and address of the storage unit rental company. 13. Portable Storage Units shall be locked when not being loaded or unloaded. Section 3: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance. Section 4: All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as required by law. APPROVED THIS 101h day of June, 2008. IL Jahn W., Craig Village President PASSED THIS 10'x' day of June, 2008. Ayes:Trustees Carson Kennedy, Sai ed Sanford and Wolin Trustee Manofsk — Temporary Chairman Nays: Non( Absent: Pres «� w tN �' ATTE T: Charlotte K. Pruss Village Clerk