City of Pompano Beach
Department of Development Services
Planning & Zoning Division
100 W. Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Minor Temporary Use Application
Phone: 954.786.4634 Fax: 954.786.4666 Portable Storage Unit
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155.2412. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
(Below is a summary of Section 155.2412. For the complete language, please refer to the Zoning Code)
STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS
(Below is a summary of Section 155.4403.C. For the complete language, please refer to the Zoning Code)
Number
Portable Storage Unit for On-Site Storage
No more than one unit used for on-site storage shall be located on a lot.
Portable Storage Unit for Transport
Up to two units used for transport may be located in a lot in a residential zoning district if no unit used for on-site
storage is located on the lot.
Size
Portable Storage Unit for On-Site Storage
The unit shall be no more than eight feet wide, 16 feet long, or eight feet high.
Portable Storage Unit for Transport
Each unit shall be no more than five feet wide, seven feet long, or eight feet high.
Duration
Residential Zoning Districts
No unit shall be placed on a lot in a residential zoning district for more than three consecutive days, or for more than
six days within any calendar year.
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
No unit shall be placed on a lot in a nonresidential zoning district for more than 14 consecutive days, or for more than
28 days within any calendar year.
Location
Residential Zoning Districts
In a residential zoning district, a unit may be placed only in a driveway or, if alley access to the rear of the lot exists, in
the rear yard. If no driveway or alley access to the rear of the lot exists, a unit may be placed in the front yard of the lot
provided the Development Services Director determines that such placement does not obstruct the free, convenient,
and normal use of the public right-of-way.
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
In a nonresidential district, a unit may be placed only in the rear yard or side yard. In no case may a unit be placed in
the front yard, in any front parking lot of a commercial use, or in fire lanes, passenger loading zones, commercial
loading areas, or public rights-of-way.
PROCEDURE
1. Submit to the Zoning Counter for approval.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following copies shall be submitted to the Principal Planner.
One (1) Original Copy
Application Fee as established by resolution of the City Commission (no copies required)
Completed application with original signatures.
Proof of ownership (owner’s certificate form must be completed by owner).
Sketch demonstrating the proposed location for Portable Storage Unit