ARTICLE 155
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

25-155-1: PURPOSE:

The temporary use permit is established to allow certain uses to operate for limited, defined periods at locations throughout the city, provided the uses are regulated so as to avoid adverse impacts on the neighborhoods in which they locate. Appendix A, “Uses By Zoning District”, of this chapter indicates the temporary uses permitted within the city of Lynwood. (Ord. #1563, §3)

25-155-2: PROCEEDINGS:

A. An application shall be filed pursuant to the provisions of article 100 of this chapter. Upon acceptance of a temporary use permit application as complete, the development services director or his/her designee shall review the application for conformance with the provisions of this zoning code. No public hearing shall be required. Based on this review, the development services director shall act to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application.

B. Within fifteen (15) days of receiving a completed application, the development services director shall prepare a written report stating his/her decision and findings. The report shall recite, among other things, the facts and reasons for granting or denying the application. The report shall be mailed to the applicant via certified mail or by similar means guaranteeing proof of delivery.

C. The development services director may, at his/her discretion, refer the planning use permit to the planning commission for review and approval. In this case, the planning commission shall have the authority to approve or deny the application. Noticing and appeal procedures in this case shall be the same as for a staff approved application. (Ord. #1563, §3)

25-155-3: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:

In granting a temporary use permit, the development services director may impose conditions. Certain mandatory conditions shall apply to specific uses, as outlined in article 75 of this chapter. (Ord. #1563, §3)

25-155-4: DIRECTOR’S DECISION:

The decision of the development services director is considered final on the date that the report is issued. The decision shall become effective immediately unless an appeal has been filed with the planning commission. (Ord. #1563, §3)