Seasonal sales, construction offices, and other temporary uses shall require a permit from the Zoning Administrator, unless otherwise specified below, subject to the following standards and conditions.
(A) Christmas tree sales. Christmas tree sales are permitted in any business or industrial district for a period not to exceed 60 days. No yard or setback requirements apply, provided that no trees shall be displayed within 30 feet from the intersection of the curb line of any two streets.
(B) Contractor’s offices and equipment sheds. Contractor’s offices and equipment sheds, accessory to a construction project, are permitted and may continue only during the duration of such project. Such building must be removed from the construction site prior to any certificate of occupancy issued to permit occupancy of a building.
(C) Real estate sales offices. Real estate offices are permitted where they are located on-site and are incidental to a new housing development, provided that such uses continue only until the sale or lease of all dwelling units in the development. Such uses may not include sleeping or cooking accommodations unless located in the model dwelling unit.
(D) Seasonal farm produce sales. Seasonal sales of farm produce are permitted in all zoning districts. Front yard requirements are applicable to structures incidental to such sales. Structures must be removed at the end of the season during which they are used.
(E) Carnivals and circuses. Carnivals or circuses, in CBD, LS, GC, or LI districts, are permitted only for a period that does not exceed two weeks. Front yard requirements are not applicable, provided that the location of structures or equipment does not interfere with site vision lines along any public street.
(F) Garage or porch sales. Garage or porch sales shall be regulated by § 154.063.
(G) Rummage sales or special events. Where a rummage sale or special event is conducted or operated by a nonprofit or charitable organization, such rummage sale or special event shall be allowed in any district, and shall not require approval by the Zoning Administrator, provided that such use shall not exceed ten consecutive days in duration and adequate off-street parking shall be located on the lot.
(H) Temporary outdoor retail sales. All temporary outdoor retail sales, including food vendors, seasonal sales, live plants, and parking lot sales are permitted within the GC and CBD Districts, provided that such use shall not exceed 500 square feet in size, exceed ten consecutive days in duration, nor shall it occur more than four times in a calendar year on a site. Temporary outdoor retail sales shall not be conducted in the required setback area of any lot. Off-street parking shall be provided and no parking shall be permitted in the right-of-way. One parking space for each 125 square feet of floor space devoted to the temporary outdoor retail sales shall be provided.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003; Ord. 359, passed 6-8-2015) Penalty, see § 154.999