Portable Storage Container Permit

The use and placement of portable storage containers on properties in the Village of Elm Grove requires the submittal and approval of a permit. 

Portable Storage Container Requirements

  • Submit a Portable Storage Container Permit Application.
  • Portable storage containers are defined as any container, storage unit, shed like container or other portable structure.
  • No more than one container shall be on a property at any given time. Exemptions to exceed the number of allowable containers may be granted by the Village Manager, or his or her designee. 
  • Container cannot be larger than 10' wide, 20' long and 10' high.
  • Cannot remain on a property in excess of 60 consecutive calendar days and cannot be placed at any one property in excess of 60 days in a twelve month period.
  • Cannot be placed closer than 5' to all property lines and 5' to the nearest wall of a building.
  • Cannot be placed in the Village’s right of way.
  • Placement of the container on a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete is preferred, however if the placement on such a surface isn’t possible it may be on non-hard surface if approved by the Village.
  • Containers can only be delivered between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Cannot be delivered on Sundays or federal holidays on which the Village Hall is closed.
  • Portable storage containers are permitted for a total period of up to 180 days on a property for which a building permit has been issued and shall be exempt from the provisions of bullet points above. The container must be removed from that property within seven calendar days of a final inspection pursuant to the building permit.
  • An extension to the time limit for placement of a Portable Storage Container may be granted provided that such extension shall not be more than 30 days and that no more than 2 extensions shall be granted in any given year.
  • Exemptions to exceed the number of allowable containers or number of days on the property may be granted by the Village of Elm Grove.