(A) Purpose. The intent in allowing interim uses is to allow a use for a limited period of time that reasonably utilizes the property in a manner not permitted in the applicable zoning district or is not a part of the long-term plan as set forth in the Comprehensive Guide; and to allow a use that is presently acceptable but that, with anticipated development, will not be acceptable in the future.
(B) Application. The application, public hearing, public notice and procedure requirements for an interim use permit shall be the same as those for conditional use permits as provided in § 155.186.
(C) Standards. The Planning Commission shall recommend an interim use permit and the Council shall issue such interim use permits only if it finds that such use at the proposed location:
(1) Conforms to all other applicable zoning regulations and meets the standards of a conditional use permit set forth in other sections of this subchapter.
(2) Will terminate upon a date or event that can be identified with certainty.
(3) Will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the public to take the property in the future; and
(4) The owner agrees to any conditions that the City Council has deemed appropriate for permission of the use, including, but not limited to a condition that the owner will provide a financial surety, in an amount determined by the City Council, to cover the cost of removing the interim use and any interim structures upon expiration of the interim use permit.
(D) Termination. An interim use permit shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events, whichever first occurs:
(1) The date or event stated in the permit; or
(2) A violation of conditions under which the permit was issued, or
(3) A change in the city's zoning regulations which renders the use nonconforming,
(4) The use has been discontinued for a minimum of six months.
(Ord. 824, passed 7-8-96; Am. Ord. 1044, passed 7-11-11)