Temporary structures and uses shall be subject to the requirements of this section.
(A) Temporary structures and uses table. Table 1244.05-A. Temporary Structures and Uses establishes the allowed temporary structures and uses for each zoning district. Table 1244.05-A. Temporary Structures and Uses is not an exhaustive list of temporary structures and uses that may be located within the city, but rather those that have additional development requirements or require city approval. Each structure or use is given one of the following designations for each zoning district.
(1) Permitted ("P"). A "P" indicates that the temporary structure or use is allowed by right within the designated district provided that it meets all applicable use standards set forth in this section.
(2) Permitted with temporary use permit ("T"). A "T" indicates that the temporary structure or use requires the approval of a temporary use permit (refer to § 1252.03(H) (Temporary Use Permit)) and must meet any applicable use standards set forth in this section in order to be allowed within the designated district.
(3) No designation. The absence of a letter (a blank space) indicates that the use is not allowed within the designated district.
(4) Use standards. Temporary structures or uses that are designated as "permitted" or "permitted with temporary use permit" may have use standards that must be met, as established in division (B) of this section.
Table 1244.05-A. Temporary Structures and Uses | |||||||||||
Temporary Structures and Uses | Districts | Use Standards | |||||||||
C-1 | C-2 | C-3 | C-4 | I | P | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | R-4
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Table 1244.05-A. Temporary Structures and Uses | |||||||||||
Temporary Structures and Uses | Districts | Use Standards | |||||||||
C-1 | C-2 | C-3 | C-4 | I | P | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | R-4
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Contractor Trailer or Model Unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | See § 1244.05(B)(1) |
Farmers Market | T | T | T | T | T | See § 1244.05(B)(2) | |||||
Garage or Yard Sale | P | P | P | P | See § 1244.05(B)(3) | ||||||
Seasonal Sale | T | T | T | T | T | T | See § 1244.05(B)(4) | ||||
Sidewalk Sales | T | T | T | T | See § 1244.05(B)(5) | ||||||
Temporary Outdoor Entertainment | T | T | T | T | T | See § 1244.05(B)(6) | |||||
Temporary Storage Container | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | See § 1244.05(B)(7) |
(B) Use standards for temporary structures and uses. The following standards apply to temporary structures and uses designated as permitted ("P") or permitted with temporary use permit ("T") in the districts noted in the "Use Standards" column of Table 1244.05-A. Temporary Structures and Uses. Temporary uses may be located outdoors or within an enclosed building or structure.
(1) Contractor trailer or model unit: duration. Contractor trailers shall be limited to the period of active construction of the project. Model units, including temporary real estate offices, shall be limited to the period of active selling and/or leasing of space in the development ,or six months after issuance of the final occupancy permit, whichever is less.
(2) Farmers market: products for sale. The following products may be offered for sale if they are grown or produced by the vendor: fresh dairy goods, fruits, vegetables, meats, juices, flowers, plants, herbs, spices, baked goods, and/or arts and crafts.
(3) Garage or yard sale: duration. Garage and yard sales shall be limited to a period of two consecutive days. A maximum of two garage and/or yard sales shall be allowed for the same residence within a 12-month period. Garage or yard sales may be held between the months of March and October only.
(4) Seasonal sales.
(a) Temporary use permit application. Approval of a temporary use permit for a seasonal sale shall be based on the adequacy of the lot area, provision of parking and traffic access, and public safety, as well as the absence of undue adverse impacts on other properties.
(b) Duration. Seasonal sales shall be limited to a period of up to 45 days. The Zoning Administrator may grant additional time or successive permits through the temporary use permit process.
(5) Sidewalk sales.
(a) Duration. Sidewalk sales shall be limited to a period of three consecutive days. A maximum of three sidewalk sales shall be allowed for the same retailer within a 12 month period.
(b) Sidewalk clearance. A minimum of five feet of sidewalk clearance must remain available for pedestrians.
(c) Storage. Merchandise must be stored inside the building during non-business hours.
(6) Temporary outdoor entertainment.
(a) Other local regulations. Temporary outdoor entertainment shall comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code (Chapter 802 Business Regulation Certificates) and other local regulations.
(b) Temporary use permit application. Approval of the temporary use permit shall be based on the adequacy of the lot area, provision of parking, traffic access, and public safety, as well as the absence of undue adverse impacts on adjacent properties. The temporary use permit application shall include the following:
1. Site plan. As part of the temporary use permit application, the operator of the event must submit a site plan to the city prior to the event that illustrates the location of major site components and ingress and egress routes for emergency vehicles.
2. Proof of state inspection. The operator of the event shall provide proof that all amusement devices have been inspected and approved by the State of Illinois Department of Labor.
(c) Location. Temporary outdoor entertainment shall not be located directly adjacent to a residential district.
(d) Bulk and yard requirements. Temporary outdoor entertainment is exempt from Chapter 1246 (Zoning District Regulations).
(7) Temporary storage container.
(a) Duration. Temporary storage containers shall be located on a lot for a period of no more than seven consecutive days, unless used in conjunction with an approved building permit.
(b) Number. No more than one temporary storage container is permitted per zoning lot.
(c) Improved surface. The temporary storage container shall be located on an improved surface. Containers shall not be permanently attached to the ground, have permanent utility service, or be stacked atop one another.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)