17.08.020 Temporary uses.
   Temporary uses may be approved by the City Administrator or designee without a public hearing.
   A.   Temporary uses such as Christmas tree sales, flea markets, carnivals, and bazaars for nonprofit organizations or for compensation; recreational use of land zoned for residential or commercial uses not yet developed; advertising for promotional contests; sales on parking lots for any use except for the parking of automobiles, and peddlers as defined in Title 5, Chapter 5.04 may be approved by the City Administrator/designee for a period not to exceed 60 days. An application to extend the 60 day period may be submitted for consideration.
   B.   Mobile food vendors as defined by Section 17.04.145 may apply for a temporary use permit for a period not to exceed one year. Prior to the date of expiration, an application to continue the use shall be submitted to the City. A mobile food vendor may locate in any land use district provided it can meet the following requirements:
      1.   Proposed hours of operation and shall not exceed Monday through Sunday, 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. If locating within a residential construction project area sited adjacent to existing established residences, the hours are restricted to Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      2.   All necessary permits from other state and local entities, such as the Butte County Environmental Health Department, shall be obtained and copies of approvals shall be provided to City staff prior to commencement of operations.
      3.   The location shall be kept free of litter generated by the business at all times. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided for customer use. Any waste generated shall be removed daily from the site.
      4.   All waste discharges are to be done at a facility approved by the City of Gridley Public Works Department and meet all Industrial Waste requirements. Other alternatives for discharge shall be reviewed and approved by City staff.
      5.   Outdoor speakers and outdoor music shall not be permitted on the site.
      6.   Signs shall be permitted on the vehicle only.
      7.   The Building Department shall review and approve any new or existing electrical connection/service to the mobile vending unit.
      8.   A business license shall be obtained prior to commencement of business. Refer to Title 5, "Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations".
      9.   The mobile food vendor vehicle shall be located on an approved, dust free, surfacing material for both the vendor and customers. Such surfacing may include rock, asphalt concrete, decomposed granite, etc. City staff shall review and consider proposals to determine the surfacing requested is appropriate.
      10.   The unit shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of any public or private school, school grounds, or school district administration office.
      11.   The unit shall not be located closer than three hundred (300) feet to any restaurant unless written approval by the restaurant owner/operator is granted to the applicant and submitted to the City.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 2 (part), 2016)