When residents are moving or refurbishing their home, sometimes temporary storage pods are needed to protect personal items. These storage bins are permissible on a temporary basis, but there are some rules that will keep you from running afoul of city code enforcement.
- Private Property – Portable On Demand (POD) storage bins are permitted on private property such as a driveway, as long as it does not encroach on a public right of way such as a sidewalk or street. Encroachment permits can be obtained by residents if there is insufficient space on private property for the POD.
- Permit Application for POD Placement on a street – If the POD is eight feet or less in width, residents can apply for a permit to place a POD on a City Street for a maximum of seven days. Click here to register for a permit.
- PODs may be placed:
- In front of permittee’s residence.
- In a legal parking space adjacent to the curb.
- PODs may NOT be placed:
- In front of driveways, bus stops, accessible curb ramps, fire hydrants, colored curb markings, and pedestrian crosswalks.
- In a manner that restricts access to public utilities on the street or sidewalk (such as a storm drain, utility box, etc.).
- In a location that impairs visibility or creates unsafe conditions for vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Huntington Beach Public Works Department at 714-536-5431.
