ARTICLE 195
TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

25-195-1: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall be construed to have the meanings herein set forth:

CANOPY STRUCTURES: All structures, canopies, temporary carports, membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of plastic, cloth, nylon, or other similar materials supported by a frame, including, but not limited to, prefabricated canopies available from retail outlets.

PROPERTY: The real property or parcel of land or real estate as specified.

TEMPORARY: A maximum of seventy two (72) hours. (Ord. #1625, §1)

25-195-2: STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES:

Temporary canopy structures shall comply with the following standards and procedures:

A. Canopy structures shall not be allowed in driveways, front yard setback areas or side yard setback areas.

B. Canopy structures shall not exceed a height of seven feet (7') from grade to the highest point of such temporary structure.

C. Canopy structures shall not be attached to a residence, accessory structure or other improvement.

D. Canopy structures shall not be used as carports nor be installed over a driveway or other paved area that has vehicular access or is used for vehicle storage.

E. No parking or storage shall be permitted in temporary canopy structures.

F. Canopy structures may remain for a maximum of seventy two (72) consecutive hours per three (3) month period.

G. Canopy structures shall be open on all sides.

H. Canopy structures may only be located in rear yards and shall be located a minimum of five feet (5') from the side and rear property lines.

I. Canopy structures shall be located a minimum of eleven feet (11') from residences, accessory structures, or other improvements.

J. Canopy structures shall not be larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet.

K. Canopy structures shall require a plot plan for planning approval.

L. Canopy structures in residential zones that exist at the time of the ordinance codified herein shall be removed immediately or comply with subsection F of this section.

M. Canopy structures are not allowed in commercial or industrial zones.

N. Canopy structures that block visibility to a residence from a public right of way for privacy purposes, which otherwise meet the requirements herein, may be permitted for a time that exceeds seventy two (72) hours with the approval of the development services director. (Ord. #1625, §1)

25-195-3: EXCEPTIONS:

A. A permit may be issued administratively for a temporary canopy structure for special family or service events. Such exception shall not exceed seventy two (72) hours and shall not be approved more than three (3) times per calendar year per property.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect or impair the city’s right to determine that any property is being maintained in such a way as to constitute a violation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. #1625, §1)