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(j) Portable Storage Containers. For the purposes of this section, "portable storage container" means any container designed for the temporary storage of personal property which is typically rented to owners or occupants of property for their storage use and which is delivered and/or removed by truck or trailer. (1) No person shall place a portable storage unit on private property without first obtaining a permit from the Building Department. Each container placed in accordance with this section shall be issued a placard that must be prominently displayed indicating the date of placement and removal. (2) Only one unit is permitted on a property. (3) The size of any portable storage container shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in length by eight (8) feet in width by eight (8) feet in height. (4) Any portable storage container must be located on a driveway or other hard surfaced area. (5) Portable storage containers shall be required to meet side and rear setback requirements for main buildings. If feasible, containers must be located outside of required front setback area, but if not feasible, as close to the front setback line as possible. (6) Portable storage containers may be placed on a property for up to thirty (30) days. The Building Official may permit the placement of a portable storage container on a property for more than thirty (30) days, provided the property owner has an active building permit or has demonstrated that extenuating circumstances exist to justify the extension. (7) In addition to the required placard, no more than one sign having a maximum area no greater than permitted for temporary signs under 1163.33 may be displayed on any portable storage container. (8) Any portable starage container shall be free of dents, rust and/or graffiti and shall be maintained in good condition.