The following temporary uses may only be established after first obtaining a valid temporary use permit as described in Section 17.12.070 (Permit Requirements).
A. Construction yards and storage sheds, which are to be used for a period of more than three (3) months, for the storage of materials and equipment used as part of a construction project provided a valid building permit has been issued and the materials and equipment are stored on the same site as the construction activity. Such activity shall be visually screened from the public right-of-way through fencing or other visual screening. The applicant shall provide and implement a security plan to the satisfaction of the city Police Chief. The site shall be kept reasonably free of clutter and shall not constitute a public nuisance.
B. Special one (1) day events such as grand openings, holiday flower sales, fruit and vegetable sales, and other special retail sales, as well as ground breaking ceremonies. The applicant shall provide and implement a site plan to the satisfaction of the city. The site shall be kept reasonably free of clutter and shall not constitute a public nuisance.
C. Expositions, concerts, clinics, amusement rides, and flea markets may be conducted for a period not to exceed ten (10) days within a calendar year (either consecutive or intermittent). The use must be located in a district other than residential or shall be under the direction/supervision of a public agency or an organization, church, or school use in any district. Also, temporary uses of a similar nature when located within an entirely enclosed building are exempt from the permit requirement.
D. Carnivals, circuses, and fairs are governed by the regulations in Chapter 5.36 of the Municipal Code.
E. Outdoor sales and display of goods, including promotional sales, may be conducted as part of an otherwise lawfully permitted or allowed permanent commercial use, provided that all activities are conducted within the buildable portion of the lot. For new business with a valid business license, such outdoor sales and displays of goods shall be limited to a maximum thirty (30)-day period within the first one hundred and eighty (180) days after that business is established. Existing businesses shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) periods totaling a maximum of thirty (30) days within a given year. Sales and displays may not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the parking area for that business and shall not substantially alter the existing circulation pattern of the site. Temporary sales and displays shall not obstruct any existing disabled accessible parking space.
F. Seasonal sales (e.g., Christmas tree sales, pumpkin sales) may be permitted in any non-residential zoning district upon issuance of a temporary use permit. The term of the temporary use permit shall not exceed sixty (60) days per seasonal sales location per calendar year. The seasonal merchandise shall not utilize required parking spaces dedicated to other uses.
G. Temporary sales and construction offices used for the sale of lots and/or homes as part of a new residential subdivision may be permitted. In addition, conditions of approval regulating the hours of operation, landscaping, or other aspects of operation may be imposed as part of the temporary use permit as deemed necessary. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)