The following temporary uses and structures are allowed without a zoning clearance or any other form of Department approval:
(A) On-site construction yards and equipment. A construction yard on the same site as an approved construction project, including a trailer or modular unit used for security personnel, storage, office or other similar temporary use, dumpsters and other construction equipment. Construction yards, trailers and equipment must be removed within ten days of completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first;
(B) Garage sales. Garage sales for individual residences limited to three, one- to two-day events per calendar year. One block or neighborhood sale per calendar year is allowed in addition to individual sales;
(C) Portable moving and storage containers. Moving and storage containers delivered to a home, loaded by residents and delivered to another location, for a maximum of two weeks on private property. Containers placed in a street must comply with the City of Eureka Traffic Code Ch. 72 (Stopping, Standing and Parking);
(D) Dumpsters. Dumpsters used to collect and store debris from building demolition and property clean-up activities are allowed on private property for the duration of the building permit or 30 days;
(E) Outdoor fundraising events. Outdoor fundraising events on commercial sites when sponsored by a non-profit organization directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts. Outdoor fundraising events are limited to two days each month for each sponsoring organization;
(F) Catering. Mobile food vendors operating as caterers to private events when food or beverages are not sold to the general public; and
(G) Recreational vehicles (RVs).
(1) A recreational vehicle (RV), motor home, camper or other similar vehicle as follows:
(a)
Used for living and sleeping purposes on a site with an active building permit for a construction project associated with an existing, or proposed single-family home. Vehicles may be occupied only by the property owner and the property owner’s family. Vehicles must be removed within ten days of completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
(b) Used for temporary living and sleeping purposes when associated with a single-family home (e.g., visiting relatives) for a maximum of 14 consecutive days and a maximum of 45 days per calendar year.
(c) Used for emergency housing during a declared shelter crisis on city-owned or -leased properties specifically designated as safe parking facilities under the city's shelter crisis declaration.
(2) A recreational vehicle (RV), motor home, camper or other similar vehicle located outside of a legally established recreational vehicle park may not be used for living or sleeping purposes, except as allowed in division (G)(1) above.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 931-C.S., passed 2-15-22)