(A) Permitted uses. Temporary uses are permitted, subject to the time limits and regulations contained in this section. Permitted temporary uses include those listed below.
(1) Manufactured home as a temporary residence to house a person in need of care on the same lot with another dwelling. The manufactured home must be located in the side or rear yard, and it must be used either as a residence for a person acting as a care-provider for someone living in the other dwelling unit, or by a person who is being cared for by someone living in the other dwelling unit on the parcel. At least one of the occupants must be over the age of 65, or in ill health or at a level of dependency where on-site care is necessary, as certified by a physician. After a two-year period, the petitioner must update documentation of the continuing medical condition to staff. The manufactured home must be removed as soon as it is no longer needed for the care arrangement. Such manufactured home shall have an approved sewage disposal system and be provided with perimeter skirting.
(2) Manufactured home as temporary housing while a permanent dwelling is being constructed, reconstructed, or undergoing a major renovation, for a maximum of two years.
(3) Temporary office, model home or model apartment and incidental signs thereof, both incidental and necessary for the sale, rental or lease of real property in the zone district for a maximum of 18 months.
(4) Construction of an accessory structure prior to the primary use, only if a building permit has been issued for the principal use. The maximum time the accessory structure may be used prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the principal use is six months.
(5) Noncommercial concrete batching plant incidental and necessary to construction, for a maximum of 18 months.
(6) Temporary building or yard for construction materials and equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction for a maximum of 18 months.
(7) Special event (such as a festival or carnival) for a maximum of 30 days.
(8) Bazaars, carnivals, rummage or garage sales and similar temporary uses, for a maximum of ten days in any calendar year.
(9) Sale of Christmas trees or other seasonal items for a maximum of 60 days.
(10) Parking of recreational vehicles in agricultural or residential areas for visitation for a maximum of 15 days. Parking of such vehicles for short-term occupancy in non-residential districts is prohibited.
(11) Construction trailers as a temporary office during the period of construction and development.
(12) A recreational vehicle may be used for the following temporary purposes:
(a) A public health program sponsored by a public health department.
(b) A program sponsored by any unit of government.
(c) A carnival or other public affair or function authorized by proper authority.
(13) Other similar uses deemed temporary by the staff and attached with such time period, conditions and safeguards as the staff may deem necessary.
(B) Standards, prohibitions and restrictions.
(1) Adequate access and off-street parking facilities shall be provided, and the use shall not interfere with traffic movement on adjacent streets.
(2) No public address systems or other noise producing devices shall be permitted in a residential district. These systems are permitted for auctions in any district where auctions are permitted.
(3) Any floodlights or other lighting shall be directed upon the premises and shall not be detrimental to adjacent properties.
(4) The lot shall be put in clean condition, devoid of temporary use remnants upon termination of the temporary period
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)