(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for the erection of temporary structures (not including model homes and temporary real estate offices or temporary classroom structures for use by a public or private institution) needed for emergency purposes or for temporary use during the construction of a permanent structure.
(B) Procedure. The erection of a temporary structure shall require an administrative permit, as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator, except as otherwise provided by this title.
(C) Special requirements.
(1) Structures. Temporary structures governed by this section shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(2) Site plan required. No administrative permit shall be issued for a temporary structure unless a site plan pursuant to Chapter 199 (Site Plan Review) of this title has also been approved if applicable, or unless a building permit has been issued for a new structure, addition, or remodeling of an existing structure on the property.
(3) Termination of permit. The administrative permit shall terminate 9 months from its date of issuance, or within 30 days after a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Official for the permanent structure, whichever occurs first, unless a different time schedule is approved as part of the permit. The permit may be extended for an additional 90 days by the Zoning Administrator if needed.
(4) Setback. Temporary structures may be placed in a required building setback area, provided that no such structure may be placed within 30 feet of a public right-of-way or obstruct the traffic site visibility triangle as described in § 205.10 (Traffic Site Visibility Triangle) of this title at any street intersection or driveway access.
(5) State Building Code. All applicable requirements of the State Building Code shall be met.
(6) Water and sewer. Provisions for water and sewer servicing the temporary structures shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and/or Building Official.
(7) Security measures. Security measures such as lighting shall be implemented in compliance with § 205.11 (Lighting and Glare) of this title subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(D) Temporary storage containers. Placement of temporary storage containers/pods shall be allowed under this chapter for emergency purposes, temporary use during the construction or remodeling of a permanent structure or while a property is changing ownership, subject to the preceding provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011; Am. Ord. 2018-02-08A, passed 2-8-2018)