Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, temporary uses are permitted in any zoning district subject to the standards hereinafter established and subject to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance.
(a) Particular Temporary Uses Permitted. Subject to the specific regulations and time limits that follow, and to the other applicable regulations of the district in which the use is permitted, the following temporary uses of land are permitted in the zoning districts herein specified:
(1) Contractors' offices, equipment sheds and construction staging areas.
A. Contractors' offices, equipment sheds and construction staging areas containing no sleeping or cooking accommodations may be permitted in any district when accessory to a construction project.
B. Temporary storage shall be allowed as an accessory use to the contractor's office or equipment shed.
C. Such use shall be limited to a period not to exceed the duration of such project.
(2) Real estate offices.
A. Real estate offices containing no sleeping or cooking accommodations unless located in a model dwelling unit may be permitted in any district when accessory to a new housing development.
B. Such use shall be limited to the period of the active selling or leasing of dwelling units in such development.
(3) Temporary handicapped access ramps located in the front yard, subject to the following:
A. All ramp components shall be capable of being readily dismantled without the need for excavation;
B. Alternative locations to the front yard were explored;
C. Such facilities do not obstruct access to required parking;
D. Such facilities are landscaped to reduce visual impacts when necessary;
E. The dimensions of such facilities do not exceed Building Code requirements and do not require significant alterations to front porches, entrances and other architectural features and do not block windows;
F. The facilities shall be removed when no longer necessary, and the front yard shall be restored to its original condition.
(b) Parking. Before approving any temporary use, the Chief Building Official shall make an assessment of the total number of off-street parking spaces which shall be reasonably required for the particular use, its intensity, and the availability of other parking facilities in the area and shall approve such temporary use only if such off-street parking is provided.
(c) Hours or Days of Operation. No temporary use shall be operated during any hours or on any days of the week except such as are designated by the Chief Building Official in the certificate required by this section on the basis of the nature of the temporary use and the character of the surrounding uses.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)