Chapter 18.153
TEMPORARY USES
Sections:
18.153.030 Standards and requirements.
18.153.040 Conditions of approval.
18.153.050 Termination or nonrenewal.
18.153.010 Allowed uses.
A temporary use permit may be issued for structures or uses temporary in nature, such as:
A. Real estate office used for the sale of lots or housing in subdivisions;
B. Temporary storage of structures or equipment, including boats and trailers;
C. Sheds used in conjunction with the building of a structure;
D. Temporary housing;
E. Other uses of a temporary nature when approved by the reviewing staff. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 6.9), 1998)
18.153.020 Decision process.
Temporary use permits shall be reviewed and determined by planning and public works as a Type II decision. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 6.9), 1998)
18.153.030 Standards and requirements.
The following minimum requirements shall apply to temporary use permits:
A. A structure for which a temporary permit is issued shall be subject to all standards and limitations of the zoning district in which it is located.
B. The structure shall meet all applicable health and safety codes.
C. Temporary uses shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
D. A structure for which a temporary permit is issued shall be removed upon expiration of the permit unless the permit is renewed through a new application and review process.
E. In no case shall a temporary use permit be renewed to allow the use to continue for more than one year. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 6.9), 1998)
18.153.040 Conditions of approval.
In issuing a temporary use permit, staff may impose reasonable conditions as necessary to preserve the basic purpose and intent of the underlying zoning district. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Increasing the required yard dimensions.
B. Requiring fencing, screening, or landscaping to protect adjacent or nearby property.
C. Limiting the number, size, location or lighting of signs.
D. Limiting the time for certain activities.
E. Limiting the total duration of the use.
F. Posting bonds or other financial assurances to guarantee compliance with conditions of approval. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 6.9), 1998)
18.153.050 Termination or nonrenewal.
A. If the applicant for a temporary activity or use fails to maintain compliance with the conditions of approval, or if the activity or use is determined, upon appeal of the staff decision, to be inconsistent with the provisions of the zoning district, such use shall, upon 15 days’ notice by the planning director, be terminated. Such an appeal may be made at any time during the duration of permit approval, and is not subject to other time limitations.
B. If the temporary use is determined to be incompatible with other uses in the vicinity or otherwise unsatisfactory, and such conditions cannot be mitigated, the temporary use or activity shall be denied renewal.
C. If, at any time, reviewing staff determines that a temporary use is more permanent than temporary in nature, such use shall comply with all standards and permanent review provisions of this title. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 6.9), 1998)