• Section 3.08 Temporary Buildings and/or Use Permits.

   (a)   Application. Prior to locating a temporary building or use within the City of Howell, an applicant shall submit an application for a temporary building and/or use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The application shall be reviewed in accordance with the administrative site plan provisions of Section 3.04(h) and shall at a minimum include the following:

      (1)   Description of the proposed use and a description of the on-site operations.

      (2)   Duration of the proposed use.

      (3)   Necessary information to demonstrate compliance with the setback, lot coverage, off-street parking, loading, access/circulation, lighting, and signage requirements of the applicable zoning district.

      (4)   Demonstrated compliance with Section 5.07, Temporary Buildings and/or Uses.

   (b)   Permit. Upon demonstrating compliance with the above provisions, the Zoning Administrator may grant the permit, stipulating all conditions as to time, the nature of the development permitted and arrangements for removal upon termination of the temporary permit.

   (c)   Extension. With the exception of Sidewalk Café Service (see Section 6.20) only one (1) extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator. Should a subsequent extension be required it will require site plan approval by the Planning Commission.

   (d)   In the administration of these provisions, the Zoning Administrator shall be permitted to refer a request to the Planning Commission for review and approval where site conditions may create difficulty in adherence to the standards contained herein. Planning Commission review shall include, but is not limited to, the following situations:

      (1)   The temporary building or use is a significant departure from the permitted uses in the zoning district where it is proposed.

      (2)   The location of the temporary building or use may have significant impacts to parking, vehicular circulation, pedestrian circulation, or non-motorized access.

      (3)   There is a question about the relationship between the proposed structure/use and the principal use on the property.

      (4)   The proposed duration of the use presents potentially significant impacts to the surrounding area.