All seasonal temporary sales shall conform to the following requirements:
(a) Permitted Locations. Seasonal temporary sales may be permitted only within a zoning district in which such use is specifically permitted as an accessory use under this Zoning Code, and only on the same zoning lot that the principal activity of the business is conducted. Such sales shall be permitted only for seasonal merchandise of a general type that is typically sold by the business. Examples: lawn mowers and gas grills being displayed by a hardware store in the spring; fresh farm produce being marketed by a supermarket in the summer; light weight clothing being liquidated by a clothing or department store in the fall; sleds and skis being featured by a sporting goods store in the winter. Being an accessory use, seasonal temporary sales may not be conducted on vacant lots.
(b) General Requirements.
(1) The Zoning Administrator may issue a special zoning permit for seasonal temporary sales for one or more specific periods not to exceed a total of 90 days within a calendar year.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall review all requests for seasonal temporary sales to ensure conformance with the requirements contained herein. The Zoning Administrator may require other information or commitments as necessary to assure that the requirements of this section will be met.
(c) Specific requirements.
(1) No seasonal temporary sale shall be conducted without the issuance of a special zoning permit by the Zoning Administrator. To obtain a special zoning permit, the applicant shall submit a letter to the Zoning Administrator in advance of each seasonal temporary sale period. Such letter shall include, at a minimum, a plot plan for each proposed sale location showing the following:
A. The type of enclosure to be used, if any, and setbacks from existing buildings and right-of-way lines to the perimeter of the sale area.
B. The parking layout of the lot, indicating spaces to be deleted due to location of the seasonal temporary sale, and the location of additional spaces if they are needed to maintain the minimum number of parking requirements of this Zoning Code.
C. The internal traffic circulation pattern demonstrating that the seasonal temporary sale will not obstruct or impede the movement of traffic either on the lot or adjacent right-of-way. No sale shall be approved which creates a safety hazard for vehicles or pedestrians, or which significantly inconveniences the public or other businesses located on the same lot or a nearby lot.
(2) In lieu of accepting a letter, the Zoning Administrator may require the above information be submitted on a special zoning permit application or other form furnished by the City.
(Ord. 16-2003. Passed 5-1-03.)