Temporary uses and structures which may be allowed pursuant to this section shall include, but are not limited to, the following;
A. Carnivals, Zoos, Animal Exhibits, Petting Zoos And Animal Rides: A temporary use permit for a carnival, zoo, animal exhibit, petting zoo or animal rides may be granted to Dundee township not for profit organizations. Such activities may be allowed in all business zoning districts. Each such permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed three (3) days. A limit of two (2) permits per calendar year per organization will only be allowed provided there is a thirty (30) day separation between the first and second permit. Any temporary structure and/or tents erected to house all or part of the carnival, zoo, animal exhibit, petting zoo or animal rides shall be removed within three (3) days of the completion of the carnival, zoo, animal exhibit, petting zoo or animal rides.
B. Christmas Tree Sales: A temporary use permit shall be required to display in the open lot sales of Christmas trees, and such permits may only be granted to Dundee township not for profit organizations. However, a temporary use permit shall not be required for the display and sales of Christmas trees within permanent outdoor sales areas which are incidental and accessory to an approved permitted use. Display and open lot sales of Christmas trees may be allowed only in business zoning districts or on property owned by a not for profit organization. Each such permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed forty five (45) days. All unsold trees or temporary structures utilized in conjunction with the sale of the Christmas trees must be removed by January 1 of each calendar year.
C. Contractors Offices, Equipment Sheds And Trailers: A temporary use permit shall be required for a contractor's office, equipment shed and trailer, incidental and necessary to a specific construction project located on that property in the village. Such activities and temporary uses may be allowed in all zoning districts. Each permit shall be valid for only the duration of the construction project. The office, shed, trailer, and/or storage area shall be removed within fifteen (15) days of the completion of the project for which it was installed.
D. Temporary Real Estate Offices:
1. Model Units: A temporary use permit shall be required for a temporary real estate office located in model units in any new construction project in the village for the sale of units within that subdivision or development project only. Such activities may be allowed in all zoning districts. Each such permit shall be valid only until the sale of the last unit in the project.
2. Trailers: A temporary use permit shall be required for temporary real estate offices located in trailers in any new construction project in the village for the sale of units within that project only. Such activities may be allowed in all zoning districts. Each such permits shall be valid for a period of six (6) months or until the first model unit of the project is completed, whichever occurs first.
E. Temporary Outdoor Sales:
1. Seasonal Or Gardening Products: A temporary use permit shall be required for all temporary outdoor sales of seasonal or gardening products. Outdoor sales shall be conducted only in accordance with all applicable village codes and regulations. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than forty five (45) days and may be renewed two (2) times during any calendar year. A permit may be renewed to permit only two (2) consecutive forty five (45) day periods which would allow a single sale period to extend no more than ninety (90) consecutive days. When two (2) consecutive use permits are issued no additional permit will be approved within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of the renewed permit. Temporary use permits issued for periods less than forty five (45) days will be counted as one 45-day permit. When separate permits are desired, each forty five (45) day permit will not be renewed within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of the preceding permit. Temporary outdoor sales of seasonal or gardening products shall be limited to the display and sale of flowers, vegetables, bagged garden products, other seasonal type materials and landscape border products. Landscape materials including statuary, fencing, lumber and other similar products shall not be allowed.
2. Arts And Crafts Shows: A temporary use permit shall be required for all temporary outdoor arts and crafts shows. Outdoor arts and crafts shows shall be conducted only in accordance with all applicable village codes and regulations. The permit shall be accompanied by information providing evidence that there is ample parking for the temporary use. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than three (3) calendar days and not renewed more than once during any calendar year.
3. Other Sales: A temporary use permit shall be required for all other temporary outdoor sales. Outdoor sales shall be conducted only in accordance with all applicable village codes and regulations. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than three (3) days and may not be renewed more than once during any calendar year.
F. Tent Promotions And Meetings:
1. Noncommercially Sponsored Events: A temporary use permit shall be required for a tent or other temporary structure use to house a noncommercially sponsored event. Such activities may be allowed in all zoning districts. Each such permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed seven (7) days and may not be renewed during any calendar year. Any tent or other temporary structure erected to house all or part of the events shall be removed within three (3) days of the completion of the function.
2. Commercially Sponsored Events: A temporary use permit shall be required for a tent or other temporary structure used to house a commercially sponsored event. Such activities may be allowed in all business zoning districts. Each such permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed seven (7) days and may not be renewed during a calendar year. Should liquor be offered for sale or distribution, village board approval as well as the local liquor control commission is required. Any tent or other temporary structure erected to house all or part of the event shall be removed within three (3) days of completion of the function.
G. Similar And Compatible Uses: Other uses which are similar and compatible to those allowed as temporary uses in this section. Determination of what constitutes similar and compatible uses shall be made by the building commissioner in conjunction with the village manager with notification provided to the village board. (Ord. 89-04, 4-3-1989)
H. Special Use Request: Any uses, buildings or structures which are of a temporary nature which do not fall under the above mentioned regulations would be permitted to be considered for approval via the special use process which includes formal review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the village board. The filing fee for a special use request would be applicable. (Ord. 89-04, 4-3-1989; amd. Ord. 2014-14, 5-19-2014)