(A) Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses is:
(1) To allow a use for a brief period of time until a permanent location is obtained or while the permanent location is under construction;
(2) To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed with the respective district; and
(3) To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan; provided that, the use maintains harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development.
(B) Procedure. Uses defined as interim uses which do not presently exist within a respective zoning district shall be processed according to the standards and procedures for a conditional use permit as established in § 155.065(C) of this chapter.
(C) General standards. An interim use shall comply with the following:
(1) Meet the standards of a conditional use permit set forth in § 155.065 of this chapter;
(2) The use is allowed as a conditional use in the respective zoning district;
(3) The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty; and
(4) The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public.
(D) Termination. An interim use shall terminate on the happening of any of the following events, whichever occurs first:
(1) The date stated in the permit;
(2) Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued;
(3) Upon change in the city’s zoning regulations which renders the use non-conforming; and
(4) The redevelopment of the use and property upon which it is located to a permitted or conditional use as allowed within the respective zoning district.
(E) Certification of taxes paid. Prior to approving an application for an interim use permit, the applicant shall provide certification to the city that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest or city utility fees due upon the parcel or land to which the interim use permit application relates.
(Prior Code, § 155.72) (Ord. 601, passed 6-6-2000)