Village of River Hills
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Chapter 2 Section 23

2.23 DUMPSTERS AND TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS. (Cr. Ord. #551, 7/21/21)

(1)  Definitions.

[a]     DUMPSTER.  A large container designed for the receiving, transporting and dumping of waste materials on a temporary basis during demolition or construction projects and is not intended to include karts or dumpsters employed for refuse or recycling collection.  A Dumpster shall not be considered a structure requiring a Building Permit.

[b]     TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT.   Any container or portable structure that is designed to be used for the storage of personal property or equipment during construction, remodeling or moving into or from the premises and which is located for such purposes outside an enclosed building.  No temporary storage unit shall be allowed on any property without a principal structure in existence on the property.  A Temporary Storage Unit shall not be considered a structure requiring a Building Permit.

(2)  Permit Required.  No person or entity may place a dumpster or temporary storage unit on any private property or premises within the Village of River Hills without first obtaining a written permit from the Village Clerk.