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Fenton board backs drafting of tighter, larger-container rules after zoning denial
Summary
The Town Board reviewed proposed revisions to Storage Container Law 119A — clarifying limits per parcel, allowing larger 10x40 containers in some cases, and adding acreage-based limits. Attorney Miller will draft a Local Law for 239 review and a July public hearing was proposed.
Supervisor David Gunster presented proposed edits to the Town’s Storage Container Law (Local Law 119A), saying the current text that allows “two storage containers per Property Owner” should instead refer to parcels and include clearer size and placement limits.
The proposals would require containers to be painted or treated to complement the primary structure or surrounding area if no primary structure exists; increase the maximum length for containers from 20 feet to 40 feet in some circumstances; and limit the number and size of containers by parcel acreage (one 10’×20’ container for parcels under 2 acres; either two 10’×20’ containers or one 10’×40’ container for parcels over 2 acres). The Board also agreed to add a height restriction so containers cannot be stacked.
Town Attorney Richard H. Miller, III said he will draft a Local Law incorporating the suggested changes and circulate it to the Board, then submit it to the County for a Section 239 review. The Board indicated a public hearing could be held at the July work session.
The changes follow a recent Zoning Board of Appeals decision denying a Use Variance for a storage container; the applicant may seek an Area Variance. The proposed Local Law aims to close gaps the Board said were producing ambiguity in enforcement and to set explicit dimensional and siting standards.
What happens next: Attorney Miller will prepare the draft Local Law and the Board will consider it after the mandatory County 239 review. If scheduled, the public hearing would occur at the July work session.
