§ 2.07 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES.
   A.   General requirements.  and shall comply with the following requirements:
      1.   Temporary used for residential purposes.
      A or may be approved for temporary residential use only while damage to the principal due to fire, flood, ice, wind, or other natural disaster is being repaired. Any such shall not be used as a residence without prior review and approval by the Police, Fire, and .
      Also, a or other approved living quarters may be as a residence on a temporary basis on sites for which a permit has been issued for construction of a new or for major repair or remodeling of an existing , subject to the following:
         a.   Such permits may be issued by the for up to six months in duration and may be renewed for a period of up to six months, provided that work is proceeding in an expeditious manner.
         b.   The total duration of a temporary permit shall not exceed 12 months.
         c.   Temporary shall comply with the standards for the zoning district in which they are located.
         d.   The shall approve electrical and utility connections to any temporary .
         e.   An approved temporary may be moved onto a site 14 days prior to commencement of construction and shall be removed within 14 days following issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent .
         f.   The applicant shall furnish the with a in the amount of no less than $500, as determined by the , to ensure removal of the temporary .
      2.   Temporary used for nonresidential purposes. (revised 1/12/2010) for nonresidential use, including semi-trucks/ and concrete batch plants, shall be permitted only when the intended use is by a contractor or builder in conjunction with a construction project, and only after review and approval by the . Such temporary shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction project and prior to a request for a certificate of occupancy for the project. This provision is not intended to address -related storage, as provided for in § 18.02, subsection A.2.
      3.   Permits. Permits for the utilization of temporary shall be issued by the . The permit shall specify a date for the removal of the temporary , and the may require posting of a bond to insure removal. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for such .
      4.   Use as an . A or shall not be used as an or , except as permitted herein.
      5.   Special events and other . The may grant of land and for special events and other , as defined in Article 1.00 of this Ordinance, subject to the following general conditions:
         a.   Adequate off-street parking shall be provided.
         b.   The applicant shall specify the exact duration of the .
         c.   Electrical and utility connections shall be approved by the .
         d.   The may require a performance bond to assure proper clean-up.
   The following conditions apply to specific :
         e.   Carnival or circus.
            (i).   Maximum duration: ten days.
            (ii).   Operator or sponsor: Non-profit entity.
            (iii).   Location: Shall not be located in or adjacent to any developed residential area except on , school or park property.
         f.   Sidewalk display and sale of bedding plants.
            (i).   Maximum duration: 90 days.
            (ii).   Location: In commercial districts only.
            (iii).   Sidewalk coverage: Shall not cover more than 50% of the width of the sidewalk.
         g.   Christmas tree sales.
            (i).   Maximum duration: 45 days.
            (ii).   Location: Shall not be located in or adjacent to any developed residential area.
            (iii).   Clean-up: Stumps, branches, and other debris shall be completely removed from site.
         h.    .
            (i).   See § 8.02(Z).
         i.   Garage sales.
            (i).   Maximum number of sales per year: Two.
            (ii).   Location: Residential districts.
            (iii).   Purpose: For sale of items belonging to members of the household living on the premises where the sale is being conducted.
            (iv).   Permit: A permit shall not be required for garage sales.
   B.   Penalties and enforcement. Any violation of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, shall be deemed a municipal civil infraction. Upon notice of a violation, the appropriate township employee shall investigate any violation and then make a determination as to whether the penally shall be imposed. The imposition of a penalty for a violation shall not excuse the violation or be considered a permit to allow the violation to continue. Each day that a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. If a municipal civil infraction is imposed, the penalty shall be a fine not to exceed $100. The Township Supervisor or his/her designated agent is hereby authorized to write and serve municipal civil infraction tickets. This municipal civil infraction ticket shall serve as notice of the alleged violation. Proceedings for the municipal civil infraction shall proceed as provided in the Township Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013; Ord. 54, passed 6-11- 2014; Ord. passed 1-8-2020)