(a) Definitions. Temporary Accessory Structures shall include all of the following:
(1) Tents. A structure or shelter constructed of fabric or other pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it supports.
(2) Membrane-Covered Cable Structures. A non-pressurized structure in which a mast and cable system provides support and tension to the membrane weather barrier and the membrane imparts stability to the structure.
(3) Membrane-Covered Frame Structures. A non-pressurized building wherein the structure is composed of a rigid framework to support a tension membrane which provides the weather barrier.
(4) Canopies. A structure, enclosure, or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable materials supported by any manner, except by air or the contents it protects, and is open without sidewalls or drops on seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the perimeter.
(b) Temporary Accessory Structures in Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3 & R-4). Temporary Accessory Structures shall be used only for special events and other permitted uses of a strictly limited duration. Temporary Accessory Structures shall be permitted within residential zoning districts subject to the requirements specified herein, provided that the total area of such uses does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) coverage of the lot and that any Temporary Accessory Structure complies with all required setbacks for their district, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.
(1) Temporary storage. One (1) Temporary Accessory Structure for temporary storage of personal property is permitted for a period not to exceed ninety (90) consecutive days in any single calendar year period. The type and style of the structure must be completely enclosed, properly anchored and meet the approval of the Zoning Inspector. One extension of up to an additional ninety (90) consecutive days may be granted upon good cause shown and approval by the Zoning Inspector.
(c) Permit Required. Permits for Temporary Accessory Structures for temporary storage (see subsection (b)(1) above) shall be issued by the Zoning Inspector upon application establishing that all requirements of this Section will be complied with and upon payment of the required permit fee. No permit is required for Temporary Accessory Structures for temporary storage that are 100 square feet or less.
(d) Exclusions. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes shall be exempt from the above requirements provided that no tent for recreational camping purposes shall remain standing for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. Temporary Accessory Structures used for Special Events such as graduations, weddings, yard sales, auctions or other similar events shall be exempt from the above requirements provided no Temporary Accessory Structures for such purposes shall remain standing for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days.
(e) Additional Setback Requirements. As required by Section 1175.03(e), and unless specifically modified the terms of this section, Temporary Accessory Structures shall not be located closer to any property line than a distance equal to one-half of the height of the accessory structure or three feet, whichever is greater.
(Ord. 05-21. Passed 7-19-21.)