Temporary buildings and structures shall comply with the following general requirements.
(A) Temporary structures used for residential purposes. A building or structure may be approved for temporary residential use only while damage to the principal dwelling due to fire, flood, ice, wind, or other natural disaster is being repaired. Any temporary building shall not be used as a residence without prior review and approval by the Public Safety and Building Officials, and subject to the following conditions.
(1) Permits may be issued by the Building Official for up to six months in duration, provided that the applicant provides a month-by-month schedule for the completion of the reconstruction. Permits may be renewed for another six-month period subject to the following conditions.
(a) The applicant must submit a progress report that demonstrates that reconstruction of the main dwelling is proceeding as expeditiously as possible.
(b) The applicant shall identify any conditions that may have delayed the progress of reconstruction of the main dwelling.
(c) The applicant shall provide a month-by-month schedule for completion of the reconstruction.
(2) The total duration of a temporary permit shall not exceed 12 months.
(3) Temporary structures shall comply with the setback standards for the district in which they are located.
(4) The Building Official shall approve electrical and utility connections to any temporary structure.
(5) An approved temporary structure may be moved onto a site 14 days prior to commencement of construction and shall be removed within 14 days following issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent dwelling.
(6) The applicant shall furnish the city with a performance guarantee in the amount of $500 to assure removal of the temporary structure.
(B) Temporary structures used for nonresidential purposes. Temporary structures for nonresidential use, including semi-trucks/trailers and concrete batch plants, shall be permitted only when the intended use is by a contractor or builder in conjunction with a specific construction project, and only after review and approval by the Building Official. Such temporary structures shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction project and prior to a request for a certificate of occupancy for the project.
(C) Permits. A permit shall be required prior to locating any temporary structure on a parcel. The permit shall specify a date for removal of the temporary structure, but the period of approval shall not exceed one year or the time limit specific in this section.
(D) Use as an accessory structure. A temporary building or structure shall not be used as an accessory building or structure, except as permitted herein.
(E) Special events and other temporary uses. The Zoning Administrator may grant temporary use of land and structures for special events and other temporary uses, as defined in § 154.005 of this chapter, subject to the following general conditions.
(1) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided.
(2) The applicant shall specify the exact duration of the temporary use.
(3) Electrical and utility connections shall be approved by the Building Official.
(4) The applicant shall furnish the city with a performance guarantee in the amount of $500 to assure removal of the temporary structure.
(F) Conditions and maximum durations which apply to specific temporary uses.
(1) Carnival, circus, or festival.
(a) Maximum duration. Ten days.
(b) Operator or sponsor. Nonprofit entity.
(c) Location. Shall not be located in or adjacent to any developed residential area except on church, school or park property.
(2) Christmas tree sales.
(a) Maximum duration. 45 days.
(b) Clean-up. Stumps, branches, other equipment, and debris shall be restored to its original grade and condition (holes filled, lights completely removed from site. Leftover trees shall be removed and property removed and general cleanup performed to the satisfaction of the city), within two weeks after Christmas.
(3) General sidewalk sales.
(a) Maximum duration. Seven days.
(b) Location. Commercial districts only.
(4) Seasonal outdoor sales and storage.
Maximum duration. 180 days.
(5) Other outdoor sales and storage (if not listed above).
Maximum duration. To be determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator; not to exceed 180 days.
(G) Other temporary structures. Any temporary structure located on commercial or industrial zoned property shall be required to obtain a zoning permit prior to placement on a parcel in the city unless the temporary structure is included within the scope of work of a building permit.
(1) Collection boxes.
(a) Maximum duration. 180 days in a 12 month period; one collection box per property.
(b) Location. Commercial and industrial districts only. Any lot with a collection box shall be at least 2,000 feet from any other lot where a collection box is located. The separation distance shall be measured from the nearest point on the property line where a collection box is located to the nearest point on the property line of any other lot with a collection box.
(c) Ownership. The name of the charity, a contact name, and phone number must be posted on the collection box.
(d) Additional requirements. Must be located on site so as not to interfere with vehicle and pedestrian traffic; area must be policed and kept clean with no pile up of goods.
(2) Construction waste dumpsters.
(a) Maximum duration. 30 days in a 12 month period, one dumpster only per property. A construction waste dumpster may exceed the 30 day period and shall be permitted for the duration of either an open building permit or a renovation project where the scope of work is approved by the building official.
(b) Location. Shall only be placed on a lot where the existing structure(s) are undergoing renovation or remodeling.
(c) Additional requirements. The waste dumpsters must be located in the driveway of the property at the furthest accessible point from the street. The dumpster must be located on a hard surface.
(3) Portable storage units.
(a) Maximum duration. 30 days per six-month period; one unit per property. A portable storage unit may be permitted for the duration of an open building permit for a renovation project.
(b) Additional requirements. A unit must be located in the driveway of the property at the furthest accessible point from the street. The unit must be located on a hard surface. The unit shall be prohibited to be utilized as a permanent accessory structure.
(4) Tent.
(a) Single family residential uses. On lots with single family residences tents may be used for private events and may be erected for a maximum of five days without a permit. No more than three private events shall be allowed per 12 month period. Any tent 200 square feet in area or less shall be exempt from this time restriction. Tents shall not be used for the permanent or temporary storage of any items or property.
1. Location. Tents shall only be permitted behind the front building line of the principal structure. Tents shall be located at least three feet from any side or rear property line.
(b) Multiple family residential and non-residential uses. No tents shall be erected on a lot except as an approved component of a special event permit.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 02-011, passed 8-5-02; Am. Ord. 10-014, passed 1-11-10; Am. Ord. 24-008, passed 8-26-24)
Penalty, see § 154.999