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d Storage Container Guidelines – Street Occupation
Instructions
To place a storage container temporarily in the public right-of-way, a permit MUST be obtained from the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The permit application that begins the process can
be obtained at the Engineering Services Section public counter at 175 N Garfield Ave.
General Information
A storage container must have reflectorization in accordance with City standards which may include the
placement of type 2 barricades with flashers. Caution must be taken to safeguard the traveling public.
Applicant will be held responsible for any accidents resulting from the location of this equipment, as well as
for damage to public streets, curbs, sidewalks and other public property.
Rules and Regulations of Storage Container
1) Each application shall require:
a) The name and address of the applicant, showing legal identity (individual, partnership, or
corporation, etc.) as applicable. The applicant must be the person residing in the home or the
person operating the business in front of which the storage container is to be placed;
b) The purpose in requesting the permit.
c) The business location and owner of the storage container;
d) The duration the storage container would be stored on public right-of-way (10 day maximum);
e) All other information reasonably required by the City Engineer to fulfill the intent of the application;
f) As a part of the application, the applicant agrees to absolve the City of any claims or any liabilities
in connection with the placing of storage container.
2) The City Engineer, or designee, may inspect the site to ascertain a possible alternative to placing the
storage container on the street.
3) If no such alternative exists, the City Engineer, or designee, may inspect the proposed street location to
determine if a traffic hazard, community inconvenience, or nuisance will be created.
4) If storage container must be placed in the public street, the City Engineer, or designee, may approve
the location by pre-inspection where the proposed storage container is to be placed, taking into
consideration such factors as distance from intersection, proximity of neighboring driveways, visibility
offered to drivers, etc.
Revised 7/1/16