(A) Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses to:
(1) To allow a use for a temporary period of time until a permanent location is obtained or while the permanent location is under construction;
(2) To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective district; or
(3) To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long-range change to an area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan provided that said use maintains harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development.
(B) Procedure. An application for an interim use permit requires a public hearing and is to be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 153 of this code.
(C) Criteria. The Planning Commission shall consider possible effects of the proposed interim use. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to, the factors outlined in this section.
(D) Minimum standards. As may be applicable, the evaluation of any proposed interim use permit request shall be subject to and include, but not be limited to:
(1) The general performance standards and criteria outlined in this zoning ordinance;
(2) A determination that the date, or event that will terminate the use, can be identified with certainty;
(3) The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public;
(4) The user agrees to any conditions that the City Council deems appropriate for permission of the use; and
(5) The use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district.
(E) Termination. An interim use shall terminate on the happening of any of the following events, whichever occurs first:
(1) The date or event stated in the permit.
(2) Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued.
(3) Upon change in the zoning ordinance which renders the use non-conforming.
(4) The property is redeveloped to a permitted or conditional use allowed in the respective zone district.
(Ord. 20-01Z, passed 7-14-20)