For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS. As used herein, the term shall be applied to trailers used as construction field offices only.
TEMPORARY TRAILERS. As used herein, the term shall be applied to all trailers used in accordance with this chapter other than construction trailers used as field offices in connection with and during the occurrence of the construction of buildings or structures.
(Ord. 662, passed 9-5-78)
A. Temporary trailers may be permitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph C. of this section in all industrial zones when the use of said temporary trailers is incidental to the primary uses permitted therein. Construction trailers may be used in any zone as field offices in connection with and during the occurrence of the construction of buildings or structures.
B. Temporary trailers as provided for herein may be permitted for a period not exceeding two (2) years and shall be removed on or before a date specified in the permit or when abatement of the use of the property upon which said trailer is located occurs, whichever is sooner.
C. The use of a temporary trailer may only be permitted in accordance with the following procedures:
1. Any person applying for the use of a temporary trailer or trailers shall file an application describing the use and proposed location thereof, with the Development Services Department of the city. The applicant shall be required to pay appropriate fees as determined by City Council resolution for processing of said application.
2. At the meeting during which the Planning Commission is to act upon the application, the Planning Commission shall hear and consider the recommendation of the Director of Development Services, or the city official acting in that capacity, as to whether the use of the temporary trailer should be permitted, and relevant statements of interested members of the public in that regard. Following such consideration, the Planning Commission shall permit or deny the use of the temporary trailer by resolution. If permitted, the resolution shall constitute the permit referred to in this chapter.
(Ord. 662, passed 9-5-78)
A. The Planning Commission shall deny an application for the use of a temporary trailer if it finds that:
1. The use of the temporary trailer is not in harmony with any of the various elements or objectives of the General Plan; or
2. The use of the temporary trailer will be detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the specific area in which the temporary trailer is proposed to be located; or
3. The use of the temporary trailer will be detrimental to property or the use of property located in the city, particularly property located within three hundred (300) feet of the exterior boundaries of the property where the temporary trailer is proposed to be located.
B. In permitting the use of a temporary trailer, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions thereon to protect the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare, and to ensure that the temporary trailer will not bring about any condition or conditions enumerated in paragraph A. of this section as a ground for denying an application for the use of a temporary trailer.
C. The Planning Commission may revoke by resolution its permission for the use of a temporary trailer at any time after ten (10) calendar days written notice of the date and time when, and the location where, the Planning Commission is to consider such revocation, has been mailed to the person who previously has been granted permission to utilize the temporary trailer. The grounds for such revocation include, but are not limited to, the fact that a condition or conditions enumerated in paragraph A. of this section as a ground for denying an application for the use of a temporary trailer has or have resulted from the use of the temporary trailer or trailers under consideration for revocation.
D. Any Planning Commission action taken pursuant to this chapter may be appealed by any interested person within ten (10) days from the date upon which such action was taken. Such appeal shall be in writing, shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall state the ground or grounds asserted therefor. Any Planning Commission resolution adopted pursuant to this chapter shall become effective upon the expiration of such appeal period. The City Council may affirm, reverse or modify any such Planning Commission action by resolution.
(Ord. 662, passed 9-5-78)