This section allows for certain temporary uses that are accessory to the principal use in residential districts but are not regulated by any other section of this chapter. These temporary uses include, but are not limited to, model homes and temporary events.
(A) Temporary events.
(1) Event permit required. Permits are required for any event with temporary structures or tents, preparation and service of food or beverages for sale, road blockage, or traffic or parking congestion beyond that expected without the event for all uses in residential districts except single- and two-family dwellings and except for block parties in conjunction with a City of Brooklyn Park sponsored event. Permits will not be issued until these issues have been resolved and demonstrated in compliance with §§ 152.030 through 152.039 and all applicable City Codes to the satisfaction of the City Manager.
(2) Performance standards for temporary events. Temporary events include, but are not limited to, outdoor religious events and rental or employment fairs, but do not include construction activities related to the construction, demolition, or rehabilitation of a dwelling, building, or structure.
(a) Duration. Events are limited to ten days per calendar year and all equipment, structures, signs, or other evidence of the use must be removed from the property one week after termination of the event.
(b) Disturbed turfed areas must be restored to their pre-event condition within three weeks.
(c) Sanitary facilities must be provided as required by the Building Official.
(d) Any impairment to traffic flow must be mitigated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Fire Chief and the Police Chief.
(e) All other sections of the city code, including but not limited to compliance with residential quiet hours and the creation of nuisances, apply.
(B) Model homes. This section allows for the provision of model homes and temporary real estate offices in new subdivisions without adversely affecting the character of surrounding residential neighborhoods or creating a general nuisance. As model homes represent a unique temporary commercial use, special consideration must be given to the peculiar problems associated with them and special standards must be applied to ensure reasonable compatibility with their surrounding environment. All model homes and temporary real estate offices must comply with the following special requirements:
(2) Signs for model homes and temporary real estate offices must comply with the sign regulations as contained elsewhere in the City Code.
(3) The model home or temporary real estate office is permitted only until all the other lots in the subdivision have active building permits.
(4) The applicant for a model home may be required to submit a cash bond to guarantee the conversion of the model home to a single-family home in a timely manner if alterations to the site have occurred such as the provision of paved parking, removal of lighting, and similar uses. Such conversion includes, but is not limited to, the provision of landscaping, turf restoration and the removal of parking lots, signage and lighting.
(Ord. 2000-936)