§ 156.07.E Temporary Structures and Uses

Temporary structures and uses shall be subject to the requirements of this section.

1.   Temporary Structures and Uses Table. Table 156.07.E-1. Temporary Structures and Uses establishes the allowed temporary structures and uses for each zoning district. Table 156.07.E-1 is not an exhaustive list of temporary structures and uses that may be located within the Village. Each structure or use is given one of the following designations for each zoning district.

   a.   Permitted ("P"). A "P" indicates that the temporary structure or use does not require a temporary use permit and is allowed by-right within the designated district provided that it meets all applicable use standards set forth in this Section.

   b.   Permitted with Temporary Use Permit ("T"). A "T" indicates that the temporary structure or use requires the approval of a temporary use permit (refer to § 156.03.C.10 (Temporary Use Permit)) and must meet any applicable use standards set forth in this Section in order to be allowed within the designated district.

   c.   No Designation. The absence of a letter (a blank space) indicates that the use is not allowed within the designated district.

   d.   Use Standards. Temporary structures or uses that are designated as "Permitted" or "Permitted with Temporary Use Permit" may have use standards that must be met, as established in § 156.07.E.2 (Use Standards for Temporary Structures and Uses).

Table 156.07.E-1. Temporary Structures and Uses

Accessory Structures	Districts								Use Standards
	F	R-1	R-2	R-3	B-l	B-2	VC	I
Contractor Trailer	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	See § 156.07.E.2.a
Farmers Market	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	See§ 156.07.E.2.b
Farmstand	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		None
Garage or Yard Sale	P	P	P	P			P		See § 156.07.E.2.c
Mobile Food Facility					P	P	P	P	See § 156.07.E.2.d
Model Unit	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		See § 156.07.E.2.e
Sidewalk Sale					P	P	P		See § 156.07.E.2.f
Temporary Outdoor Entertainment		T	T	T	T	T	T		See § 156.07.E.2.g
Temporary Outdoor Sale					T	T	T		See § 156.07.E.2.h
Temporary Storage Container	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	See § 156.07.E.2.i
Table Key P: Allowed by-right and shall meet the requirements of § 156.07.E.2 (Use Standards for Temporary Structures and Uses) when applicable. T: Allowed with temporary use permit and shall meet the requirements of § 156.07.E.2 (Use Standards for Temporary Structures and Uses) when applicable.

 

2.   Use Standards for Temporary Structures and Uses. The following standards apply to temporary structures and uses designated as permitted ("P") or permitted with temporary use permit ("T") in the districts noted in the "Use Standards" column of Table 156.07.E.1. Temporary Structures and Uses. Temporary uses may be located outdoors or within an enclosed building or structure.

   a.   Contractor Trailer. Contractor trailers shall be limited to the period of active construction of the project. Contractor trailers shall not contain accommodations for sleeping or cooking.

   b.   Farmers Market.

      (1)   Timeframe. The timeframe of a farmers market, including number of days per week and overall duration of the event, will be determined and approved as part of the temporary use permit. A temporary use permit for a farmers market can be issued on a yearly basis, which allows for a schedule of days per week and number of weeks per year.

      (2)   Management Plan Required. A management plan is required for a farmers market, to be submitted as part of the temporary use permit application, that demonstrates the following:

         (a)   The on-site presence of a manager during hours of operation who directs the operations of vendors participating in the market.

         (b)   An established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the market, hours of operation, and maintenance when open to the public.

         (c)   Garage or Yard Sale. Garage and rummage sales shall be limited to a maximum period of six days for the same residence per calendar year.

         (d)   Provision for waste removal.

         (e)   The days and hours of internal operation, including vendor set-up and take-down times.

   c.   Garage or Yard Sale. Garage and rummage sales shall be limited to a maximum period of six days for the same residence per calendar year.

   d.   Mobile Food Facility.

      (1)   The operator must keep the area clear of litter and debris during business hours and provide a trash receptacle for customer use if such receptacles are not already provided on site or in the right-of-way.

      (2)   Outdoor seating may be provided on the site, but no seating may be permanently installed.

      (3)   A permanent water or wastewater connection is prohibited.

      (4)   Electrical service may be provided only by temporary service or other connection provided by an electric utility, or an on-board generator.

      (5)   Drive-thru service is prohibited.

      (6)   Unless the mobile food facility is issued a permit in connection with a Village- sponsored or Village-approved special event permitting a longer duration, the operation of each mobile food facility on a property shall be limited to three days in any seven-day period. If a federal holiday creates a three-day weekend or long weekend, the operation of each mobile food facility on a property may extend to up to four days. The first day the mobile food facility arrives on a property shall, in all cases, be Day 1 of mobile food facility operations for all purposes. This limitation may be enforced against the property owner, the mobile food facility owner, or both.

         e.   Model Unit. Model units, including temporary real estate offices, shall be limited to the period of active selling and/or leasing of space in the development, or six months after issuance of the final certificate of occupancy, whichever is less. Model units shall not be used for sleeping, bathing, or cooking purposes.

         f.   Sidewalk Sale.

      (1)   Duration. Sidewalk sales shall be limited to a period of four consecutive days. A maximum of three sidewalk sales shall be allowed for the same retailer within a 12-month period.

      (2)   Sidewalk Clearance. A minimum of four feet of sidewalk clearance must remain available for pedestrians in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

      (3)   Storage. Merchandise must be stored inside the building during non-business hours.

   g.   Temporary Outdoor Entertainment.

      (1)   Duration. Temporary outdoor entertainment shall be limited to a period of seven consecutive days.

      (2)   Frequency. A maximum of two temporary outdoor entertainment permits may be issued per year for any lot.

      (3)   Other Local Regulations. Temporary outdoor entertainment shall comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code (Chapter 112: Amusements) and other local regulations.

      (4)   Temporary Use Permit Application. Approval of the temporary use permit shall be based on the adequacy of the lot area, provision of parking, traffic access, and public safety, as well as the absence of undue adverse impacts on adjacent properties. The temporary use permit application shall include the following:

         (a)   Site Plan. As part of the temporary use permit application, the operator of the event must submit a site plan to the Village prior to the event that illustrates the location of major site components and ingress and egress routes for emergency vehicles.

         (b)   Proof of State Inspection. The operator of the event shall provide proof that all amusement devices have been inspected and approved by the State of Illinois Department of Labor.

      (5)   Bulk and Yard Requirements. Temporary outdoor entertainment is exempt from Section 156.06 (Zoning District Regulations).

   h.   Temporary Outdoor Sale.

      (1)   Temporary Use Permit Application. Approval of a temporary use permit for a temporary outdoor sale shall be based on the adequacy of the lot area, provision of parking, traffic access, and public safety, as well as the absence of undue adverse impacts on other properties.

      (2)   Duration. Temporary outdoor sale uses shall be limited to a period of up to 45 days. The Zoning Administrator may grant additional time or successive permits through the temporary use permit process.

   i.   Temporary Storage Container.

      (1)   Duration. Temporary storage containers shall be located on a lot for a period of no more than 45 consecutive days unless used in conjunction with an approved building permit.

      (2)   Frequency. A maximum of two instances of temporary storage container installation are allowed per year.

      (3)   Improved Surface. The temporary storage container shall be located on an improved surface. Containers shall not be permanently attached to the ground, have permanent utility service, or be stacked atop one another.

(Am. Ord. 2022-62, passed 12-19-22)