The following uses are eligible for a temporary permit, provided they meet the following criteria and obtain prior approval from the Zoning Administrator. No temporary use shall occur, and no temporary structures shall be erected, without first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Administrator. All permits are subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. Further, the Zoning Administrator may impose certain reasonable requirements as may be required to prevent any negative impact to surrounding properties. City sponsored events are exempt from these requirements.
1. Construction Related. If a building permit has been issued for construction of a new building on the same property or if a contractor has another non-building related construction project, the applicant may also apply for a temporary use permit for the purpose of installing any temporary structures used as temporary living, office, shop, or storage on the property provided they directly relate to the new construction activity and the temporary structure is removed upon completion of the construction project. Specific uses under this category may include the following:
A. Real estate offices and model homes;
B. Any structure used for temporary living, construction offices, workshops, and storage;
C. Any other construction related uses not specified in this section which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, are similar to the uses listed in this section.
2. Event Related. These uses are intended to serve special events such as grand openings, parking lot sales, group assembly activities, etc. These uses typically involve the use of a tent, outdoor shelter, or any other enclosure and temporary structure. Garage sales are exempt from these provisions, provided they do not occur any more frequently than one 3-day event per 180-day period. Garage sales occurring more frequently shall be considered a commercial retail sales business in a residential zone which is prohibited. Specific uses under this category may include the following:
A. Parking lot sales, sidewalk sales (private sidewalks only), clearance sales, or other temporary uses which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, are similar to the uses listed in this section. (For purposes of this section, the term “sidewalks” does not apply to outside areas adjacent to sidewalks that were specifically built for outside sales.)
B. Grand openings and special events, and grand openings which are not sponsored by the City or Chamber.
C. Group assembly activities not sponsored or endorsed by the City (e.g. carnivals, fairs, rodeos, sports events, concerts, and shows).
D. Temporary food and beverage uses must meet the requirements of Chapter 183.
(Subsection D – Ord. 18-03 – Apr. 18 Supp.)
E. Any other event related uses not specified in this section which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, are similar to the uses listed in this section.
3. Seasonal Related. These uses typically involve the erection or setup of a temporary structure in order to display seasonal goods and wares. These permitted uses and any related structures expire upon the completion of the season or at another specified date. Specific uses under this category may include the following:
A. Retail sales of Christmas trees and pumpkins.
B. Retail sale of agricultural products and landscape nursery material, section unless establishment sells and is zoned for sales of similar materials.
C. Nurseries and greenhouses.
D. Any other seasonal related uses not specified in this section which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, are similar to the uses listed in this section.