(A) Temporary offices or storage yards.
(1) Upon application, the Zoning Administrator may issue a permit for a temporary office building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment which is both incidental and necessary to construction at the site where located. Each permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six calendar months and may be renewed by the Zoning Administrator for additional successive periods of six calendar months or less at the same location, and only if such building or yard is still incidental and necessary to construction at the site where it is located.
(2) Upon application, the Zoning Administrator may issue a permit for a temporary sales office or model home which is both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property in a new subdivision or housing project. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and shall be valid for a period of not more than six calendar months. The permit may be renewed by the Zoning Administrator for up to four additional successive periods of six calendar months or less at the same location, if the Zoning Administrator determines that such office is still incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property in a new subdivision or housing project.
(B) Temporary dwellings.
(1) The Zoning Administrator may issue a permit to an individual to park and/or occupy a temporary dwelling in any district, provided that the following conditions are met.
(a) The temporary dwelling will be used only as a temporary use on the same lot while the property owner is constructing a permanent residence.
(b) A building permit has been issued for the construction of a permanent residence to the property owner applying for the temporary dwelling permit.
(c) The temporary dwelling is connected to an approved well and septic system or public sanitary sewer.
(d) The temporary dwelling is sufficiently secured to the ground to prevent overturning through the actions of high winds or other natural conditions.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall determine the required size of the temporary dwelling and placement on the lot. This determination shall be consistent with the standards of division (C) below.
(3) Upon applying for a temporary dwelling approval, the applicant shall pay a fee as determined by the Township Board. The permit fee shall be remitted to the Township Treasurer. All original temporary dwelling permits shall be limited to a period of six months. If the permanent residence is not approximately 50% complete, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, within the six month period, a six month extension or less may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator only for the purpose of completing the residence. No more extensions shall be permitted, except by action of the Zoning Administrator after consideration of the standards of division (C) below.
(4) Upon the filing of an application for continuation of any temporary dwelling permit, the applicant shall pay a fee, as determined by the Township Board, which shall be remitted to the Township Treasurer. The fee shall be for the consideration of such application, and no refund shall be made in the event of denial.
(C) In considering authorization for any temporary uses or structures, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the following standards:
(1) The use or structure does not have an unreasonable detrimental effect upon adjacent properties;
(2) The use or structure is reasonably necessary for the convenience and safety of the construction proposed;
(3) The use or structure does not impact the nature of the surrounding neighborhood; and
(4) Access to the use area or structure does not create any nuisance or detriment to the surrounding uses.
(D) The Zoning Administrator may attach reasonable conditions to temporary uses or structures to ensure that the standards of this section are met.
(E) All temporary dwellings, buildings, and uses shall be removed from the premises following the expiration of the permit and any extensions, or upon completion of the permanent building or structure.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)