(a) The building inspector is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. For demonstrated cause, the building inspector is authorized to extend such permit one time for a period not to exceed 180 days.
(b) In residential districts, no temporary structures will be permitted in front yards.
(c) In all districts, temporary structures must meet all required yard setbacks.
(d) Temporary structures shall conform to the applicable structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of Vermilion’s Codified Ordinances, and must be secure to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.
(e) The building inspector is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the NEC Electrical Code.
(f) The building inspector is authorized to terminate the permit for a temporary structure, and to order the removal of the temporary structure for non compliance of the code.
(g) Port-a-johns.
(1) No porta-a-johns are permitted in a residential district unless there is an open active building permit at the property pertaining to new construction or plumbing.
(2) Any porta-a-john permitted to be placed as per this zoning code for more than thirty days must be screened on three sides from public view. Porta-a-johns that are placed for construction purposes are exempt from this regulation.
(3) Porta-a-johns placed for short term, i.e. festivals, car shows, etc. are exempt from the above regulations.
(4) All porta-a-johns must be kept in a sanitary condition.
(Ord. 2005-4. Passed 2-28-05.)