(1) Purpose. This section allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses of limited duration and special events; provided that such uses do not negatively affect adjacent properties; and provided that such uses or events are discontinued upon the expiration of a set time period. Temporary uses and special events shall not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent building or structure.
(2) General temporary use standards. Temporary uses, structures or events shall:
(B) Not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area or to the public health, safety or general welfare;
(C) Be compatible with the principal uses taking place on the site;
(D) Not have substantial adverse effects or noise impacts on nearby residential neighborhoods;
(E) Not include permanent alterations to the site;
(F) Not maintain temporary signs associated with the use or structure after the activity ends;
(G) Comply with the sign and parking regulations of this Code;
(H) Not violate the applicable conditions of approval that apply to a site or use on the site;
(I) Not interfere with the normal operations of any permanent use located on the property; and
(J) Contain sufficient land area to allow the temporary use, structure or special event to occur, as well as adequate land to accommodate the parking and traffic movement associated with the temporary use, without disturbing environmentally sensitive lands.
(3) Table of allowed temporary uses. Table 157.088-1 lists the temporary uses allowed within all zoning districts.
Temporary Use or Structure per Parcel | Allowable Duration (per Site) | Permit Required | Districts |
Temporary Use or Structure per Parcel | Allowable Duration (per Site) | Permit Required | Districts |
Construction dumpster, trailers or equipment storage1 | Until completion of construction2 | Temporary use permit | Permitted in all zoning districts |
Garage/yard sales/sidewalk sales | 3 days per event; 6 total days per calendar year | No permit required | Permitted in all zoning districts |
Real estate sales office/model sales home | 2 years3 | Temporary use permit | Permitted in all zoning districts |
Temporary events | 14 days per calendar year | Temporary use permit | Permitted in all zoning districts |
Temporary sales4 and tents for the purpose of temporary sales | Up to 3 times per year with a maximum of 30 days of sales per year | Temporary use permit and transient vendor’s license | Permitted in all zoning districts |
Temporary storage in a portable container | Once a year for a total of 60 days per year | Temporary use permit | Permitted in all zoning districts on a driveway |
Temporary structure (as part of an educational facility or institutional use) | 2 years3 | Temporary use permit | Permitted in all zoning districts |
1 Construction dumpsters, trailers and equipment storage shall not be located on a public street 2 Construction dumpsters, trailers and equipment storage used during construction shall be removed prior to the issuance of the certificates of use and compliance 3 Annual extensions may be granted by the Planning Director if conditions warrant 4 Temporary sales must take place on the lot of existing or vacated building and the temporary use permit application must include a written statement from the property owner authorizing such sales; the temporary use permit shall be prominently displayed at the site | |||
(Prior Code, § 1226.04) (Ord. 2009-21, passed 10-27-2009)