(A) Accessory uses. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the following accessory uses:
(1) Customary refreshment and service uses and buildings that are incidental to the recreational use of any park or recreational area.
(2) Buildings or structures necessary for the provision of essential services.
(3) Gardens, garden ornaments and usual landscape features within required yard space.
(4) Retaining walls.
(5) Public playgrounds.
(6) Off-street parking for licensed automobiles, recreational vehicles and other motor vehicles not including trucks over one and one-half ton rated capacity.
(7) Home occupations.
(8) Use of premises as a voting place.
(9) Storage sheds, playhouses, dog houses, detached garages and shelters for transit or school bus passengers.
(10) Radio or television antennas or satellite dishes.
(11) Swimming pools.
(12) Front yard handicap access facilities in residential districts with proof of need.
(13) Carports.
(B) Storage, dumping of waste, junk, etc.
(1) The use of land or water resources for the dumping or disposal of scrap iron, metal, rubber, plastic refuse, junk, slag, ash shall not be permitted, except in such cases where a temporary permit is obtained from the Zoning Administrator, upon approval of the Planning Commission, after a public hearing and in accordance with Part 115 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act as amended. Such permit shall not exceed one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed on an annual basis only after approval is granted by the Planning Commission.
(2) Bond/agreement. An appropriate bond and agreement shall be required of the applicant to ensure compliance with the directives set forth by the Planning Commission. Such dumping or disposal shall not negatively affect the water table, or cause pollution of stagnant or running water in any area of the village or attract rodents, vectors or other nuisances so as to create health or safety problems to the natural environment and the inhabitants of the village. Nor shall the natural terrain be altered in any fashion to create safety or health hazards at the expiration date of the permit. The character of the land shall not be substantially altered so as to make it unusable for the uses for which it was originally zoned.
(C) Temporary use permit.
(1) For profit uses:
(a) A temporary use permit fee shall be established by the Village Council for all "for profit" temporary uses.
(b) The Zoning Administrator may issue temporary use permits for up to 60 days unless otherwise stated in these regulations, after determining these uses will not be detrimental to adjacent conforming uses during the permitted period of use. A second temporary use permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator at the end of a time limit if the applicant shows good cause for up to 30 additional days, not to exceed 90 days in one calendar year. The Zoning Administrator may attach the conditions and requirements deemed necessary to meet the intent of the provisions of this section.
(c) A scaled drawing shall be required with each permit application and shall show the location of sales outside the required setbacks for the district. The drawing must be signed by the owner of the parcel.
(d) Structures used for the sale or display of outdoor items shall not be used for human shelter overnight.
(e) Temporary uses, including display or sale of items shall not be located within the required yard or setback area.
(f) Adequate off-street parking shall be maintained at all times and shall not displace required off-street parking nor cause parking or traffic congestion on adjacent streets or properties.
(g) Temporary uses selling items for human consumption shall have access to hand washing and toilet facilities.
(i) There shall be no external lighting of temporary structures abutting residential districts except lighting that is already present on the site.
(j) Temporary structures shall not have a permanent foundation, move in any way or become unattached due to wind. A temporary structure may not exceed 15 feet in height or 200 square feet in area. It may not be a trailer or semitrailer.
(k) Structures of any kind must be removed within three days of the expiration of the permit. Merchandise, signage, waste, debris and all equipment used on the site shall also be removed.
(l) An individual manufactured home or other temporary structure may be used as temporary living or working quarters for up to 90 days while a dwelling or structure is being constructed or reconstructed on the same premises.
(m) Construction supplies to be used on the site. The storage of building supplies and machinery; temporary storage buildings; the assembly of materials associated with a customary trade; and contractor, architect, and identification signs in connection with a construction project, may be authorized by the Huron County Building Department for a period of up to 12 months.
(2) Nonprofit uses.
(a) A nonprofit organization may be granted a temporary permit at no charge for outdoor/seasonal/temporary uses meeting the definition of a nonprofit organization as defined in § 153.011.
(b) The temporary use shall not exceed seven days within a 30 day period. A second temporary use permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator at the end of a time limit if the applicant shows good cause for up to seven additional consecutive days up to a maximum of 60 days per calendar year.
(c) A drawing of the site and description of activity shall be provided. All zoning code shall be complied with.
(d) All conditions listed for profit organizations in § 153.020(C)(1)(c) through (m).
(Ord. passed 11-16-2020)