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A. Portable temporary storage units, also known as PODs, SAMs, etc., are defined as a portable (temporary) transportable container, trailer, storage unit, shed-like container or other portable structure, used for the temporary storage of building materials, household items, personal property or other materials, for a limited time. B. Intended use is for temporary storage of building materials, household goods, personal items or other materials off-site. C. The duration of use is limited in accordance with the following: (1) Temporary storage units may be placed on or at a property in the Town, without fee, for a time period of 30 calendar days. At the end of the thirty-day period, the unit must be removed from the premises within a ten-day grace period. The time period begins on the date of delivery of the unit to the property site. In the event the applicant wishes to extend the time period that is granted initially, under this section, an extension may be issued by permit by the Code Enforcement Officer if requested, and upon payment to the Town of Wales of a permit extension fee as listed in the Fee Schedule, as set forth by resolution of the Town Board. Extension requests must be made prior to the expiration of the ten-day grace period. In no case shall a temporary storage unit be placed on or at a property for more than 60 consecutive days or more than 60 days in a calendar year unless special circumstances arise as listed in Subsection C. (2) The following circumstances shall grant an applicant a permit for the placement of a temporary storage unit on or at a property for a period of time which exceeds the period set in Subsection C(1) above: (a) In the event of fire or other natural disaster which causes substantial damage to the primary structure of the property, a temporary storage unit may be placed on or at the property for a period of time while repairs are made and as determined necessary by the C.E.O. Once repairs have been made, the temporary storage unit shall be removed from the property within 10 days. In the event the applicant wishes to extend the time granted past that allowed under these circumstances, a new application for a permit pursuant to Subsection C(1) must be submitted. In this instance, applicable fee(s) may be waived by the C.E.O. (b) The renovation, expansion or other alteration to an existing permanent structure may require the removal of personal property from the structure and/or storage of said personal property outside of the structure. The period of time the temporary storage unit may be located on or at said property shall be determined by the C.E.O., based on the type of work being performed and/or 10 days after the building permit issued for the required work expires. (c) Applicant must obtain a temporary storage unit permit prior to obtaining and placing a unit on or at a property in the Town, without fee, for a time period of 30 calendar days. At the end of the thirty-day period, the unit must be removed from the premises within a ten-day grace period. Any temporary storage unit which is not removed at the end of the initial time period permitted under this section or granted under the permit issued will be subject to a daily fine as set by the Town Board until the matter is resolved by the owner or property manager of the property in violation of the Town of Wales Code. If the temporary storage unit is not removed after 10 days from the initial notice of the violation by the C.E.O., or if the unit poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the residents and visitors, the Town may have it removed without notice, with the cost of such removal, as well as the cost associated with the administration of its removal, assessed against the property. D. Temporary storage units shall be no greater than 320 square feet in area and eight feet in height. 34