A. Permitted Events: Temporary special events shall be permitted with a temporary special event permit as specified in the table below which indicates each temporary special event permitted, the zones in which the use is allowed, the maximum number of days each use is allowed and the maximum number of occurrences in each calendar year:
SPECIAL EVENTS
Permitted Special Event (With A Special Event Permit) | Land Use District Permitted | Maximum Number of Days Per Event | Maximum Number of Events Per Calendar Year Per Location And/Or Vendor |
Certified farmers’ markets | All C, I, and public/ quasi- public land use districts, all land use districts in Old Town Specific Plan area | 2 days per week | Permit is valid for 1 year |
Church tent revival meetings | All land use districts | 10 | 3 |
Circus, carnival | All C, I, and public/ quasi- public land use districts, all land use districts in Old Town Specific Plan area | 10 | 4 |
Fair, concerts, parades, exhibits, car shows, street fairs or similar events | All C, I, and public/ quasi- public land use districts, all land use districts in Old Town Specific Plan area | 10 | 10 |
Seasonal holiday sales facilities | Nonresidential districts | See subsection D of this section | 3 |
SPECIAL EVENTS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Class Type | Description | Permit Required | Review Authority | Minimum Parcel Size | Maximum Number of Guests Per Event | Maximum Number of Events Per Year |
Class I | Minor special events including health and wellness events, yoga, meditation, culinary or music instruction, art or writing workshops, or any similar activities. (No Notice Required) | Class I Special Event Permit (TSTVR exempt within permitted occupancy limits) | Staff | 0.50 acre | 20 | 50 |
Class II | Minor special events including weddings, parties or similar events when attendance is between 21 and 50 people, excluding serving staff, officiant, etc. | Class II Special Event Permit | Staff | 1 acre | 50 | 39 |
Class III | Major special events including weddings, parties or similar events when attendance is between 51 and 100 people, excluding serving staff, officiant, etc. | Class III Special Event Permit | Planning Commissi on | 5 acre | 100 | 26 |
Class IV | Major special events including weddings, parties or similar events but taking place at non- residential structure, and where attendance is up to 100 people, excluding serving staff, officiant, etc. | Class IV Conditional Use Permit | Planning Commissi on | 1 acre | 100 | 39 |
B. Interpretation: Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of any provision of this chapter or its application to a specific special event which may not be listed, the director shall determine the intent of the provision and/or determine whether the proposed event is consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
C. Multiple Events: Multiple temporary special events may be combined into a single permit, however certified farmers' markets shall comply with the California code of regulations, section 1392 and obtain all required permits from the town.
D. Seasonal Holiday Sales Facilities: Seasonal holiday sales activities (e.g., Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.) including temporary residence/security trailers, on nonresidential properties, for up to forty five (45) days.
1. Date Of Opening: A Christmas tree sales facility shall not be open for business during any calendar day before Thanksgiving. Other holiday sales facilities shall not be open more than thirty (30) days before the holiday.
2. Additional Permits: The applicant shall secure an electrical permit if the facility is to be energized and the proper permits from the building division for any temporary structure or shelter.
3. Fire Prevention: Each Christmas tree/holiday sales facility shall comply with fire prevention standards as approved and enforced by the fire chief, including any burning or open fires or flocking or painting.
4. Maintenance: Seasonal holiday sales facilities shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times during use of the property.
5. Merchandise: A seasonal holiday sales facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly associated with the holiday identified by the applicant as the basis for the seasonal holiday facility.
6. Off Street Parking: The director shall approve all public access.
7. Removal Of Facility: The seasonal holiday facility shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after Christmas or other holiday.
E. Standards for Temporary Single-Family Special Events:
1. A Temporary Single-Family Special Event is defined as follows: a wedding ceremony/reception, birthday, quinceañera, baby shower, bridal shower, bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah, anniversary, bachelor/bachelorette party, celebration of life, graduation celebration, or any other similar event where fees are charged to participants, attendees, guests, hosts, or operators, either directly or indirectly, such as the collection of donations. Temporary Single-Family Special Events shall not include the following: concert, rave, sporting event, or any other event which the Planning Commission deems to be inconsistent with this code.
2. Temporary special events are allowed in the following zoning districts: R-S, RL, and R-HR.
3. Class I and Class II events are subject to a 3-day maximum time limit, with a minimum of 4 days between events. Class III and Class IV are subject to a 2-day maximum time limit, with a minimum of 5 days between events.
4. A legally established single-family residential dwelling unit is eligible to obtain a Class I, Class II, or Class III Temporary Special Event Permit. No other types of structures or uses are eligible to obtain a Class I, Class II, or Class III Temporary Special Event Permit.
5. A Class I, Class II, or Class III Temporary Single-Family Special Event permit is valid for a maximum of three (3) years.
6. Multi-family residential structure(s) are not eligible for a Temporary Special Event Permit.
7. Properties that are 10 acres or greater in size may exceed the maximum number of guests per event by up to 50 guests (not including employees or staff), at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
8. One (1) standard-size parking stall is required for every two (2) guests, and one (1) parking stall is required for each employee or staff member. Parking stall size and parking lot design shall comply with the standards provided in Chapter 9.33
, Parking and Loading Regulations, of the Town’s Development Code, including required parking spaces for people with physical disabilities. Parking shall be allowed on-site only.
9. All Temporary Single-Family Special Events shall comply with Chapter 9.34
, Performance Standards, of the Town’s Development Code.
10. Amplified sound or music shall be conducted within an enclosed permitted structure. No outdoor amplified sound or music shall be allowed, except in the case of amplified sound for the purpose of public address. Sound levels, including public address, shall not exceed those provided in Chapter 9.34.080
of the Town’s Development Code.
11. Health Department approval shall be required for all events providing food, regardless of who is providing the food.
12. Any event with temporary structures shall require County Fire Department Approval.
13. Temporary Single-Family Special Events shall comply with all County Fire Department standards and regulations, including but not limited to restrictions on fireworks and bonfires.
14. Sheriff’s Department approval may be required for those events as determined necessary by the Director or Planning Commission.
15. Temporary Single-Family Special Events which may exceed the standards presented in Table 3-24 (B)
may be approved subject to the review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
16. Class I Temporary Single-Family Special Events do not require public noticing.
17. Class II Temporary Single-Family Special Events require a notice to all surrounding property owners within a 300' radius.
18. Class III Temporary Single-Family Special Events require public hearing noticing pursuant to Town of Yucca Valley Development Code, Chapter 9.85
Public Notices and Hearings.
19. Class IV - (Conditional Use Permit) require public hearing noticing pursuant to Town of Yucca Valley Development Code, Chapter 9.85
Public Notices and Hearings.
20. Permits issued under this chapter are subject to revocation procedures established in Town of Yucca Valley Development Code, Chapter 9.85
Permit Revocations, and are also subject to enforcement procedures authorized within the Town of Yucca Valley Municipal Code and Town of Yucca Valley Development Code. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014; Ord. 310, 2-6-2024)