(A) Primary uses. No building or land shall be used, and no building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered, which is used for any purpose other than a use which is permitted and specified in a district in which such building or land is located, and which is in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Temporary uses. Temporary uses shall be permitted in all zoning districts subject to approval by the Administrator provided that the use will not detrimentally affect the health, welfare, safety, or morals of the neighborhood under consideration for such use. Other uses deemed temporary by the BZA are subject to all conditions the BZA may deem necessary.
(1) The following are general provisions that must be met before approval:
(a) The duration of a permit is stated herein, however, the Administrator may renew such permit for a use in 30-day increments if so requested.
(b) Temporary uses shall be subject to all of the regulations of the applicable zoning district.
(c) Adequate access and off-street parking facilities shall be provided.
(d) Public address systems shall not be used in areas of concentrated residential development.
(e) Floodlights and other lighting shall be directed upon the premises and shall not be detrimental to adjoining properties.
(f) Signs shall not flash or blink or resemble traffic and emergency warning signals.
(g) Upon termination, the lot shall be put in a clean condition devoid of trash and remnants of the temporary use.
(2) The following are permitted temporary uses subject to the issuance of an ILP and a certificate of occupancy.
(a) Temporary office;
(b) Model home; or
(c) Model apartment.
(3) The following are permitted temporary uses subject to the issuance of an ILP.
(a) Incidental signs on the same property, necessary for the sale, rental, or lease of property.
(b) Announcement signs necessary to explain the character of a building enterprise for a maximum of 18 months.
(c) Manufactured homes or mobile homes as emergency shelters when needed until construction or emergency ends.
(d) Other uses deemed temporary by the BZA are subject to all conditions the BZA may deem necessary.
(4) The following are permitted temporary uses that do not require an ILP or certificate of occupancy. Parking area designated for a special event for a maximum of 30 days.