Chapter 16.10
TEMPORARY DWELLINGS
Sections:
16.10.020 Permit – Conditions.
16.10.030 Permit – Cancellation, expiration.
16.10.005 Definitions.
“Temporary dwelling” means any structure that is placed upon a piece of property in a residential zone and that is intended to be occupied while the principal residence of the temporary dwelling occupant is being constructed upon said property. (Ord. 34-19 § 1, 2019).
16.10.010 Permit – Required.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to occupy a temporary dwelling without first having a duly issued temporary dwelling permit.
(2) If a person is constructing a residence and wishes to occupy a temporary dwelling until construction is completed, then he may apply for a temporary dwelling permit with the city building inspector. A nonrefundable fee of $150.00 shall be paid at the time the application is submitted. A $100.00 nonrefundable fee shall be paid with each application for a 180-day period;
(3) A temporary dwelling permit shall be valid for 180 days and may be renewed for three subsequent 180-day periods; provided, however, before a renewal shall be issued the building inspector shall certify that the temporary dwelling still meets all applicable Buckley Municipal Code requirements. (Ord. 8-84 §§ 2, 3, 1984).
16.10.020 Permit – Conditions.
A temporary dwelling permit shall not be issued unless the following requirements are met:
(1) A temporary dwelling must be located upon the same lot upon which the residence is being constructed.
(2) The temporary dwelling unit must contain indoor plumbing, including bathroom facilities.
(3) The temporary dwelling must be hooked up to a public sewer system, or to an approved subsurface soil absorption system, prior to occupancy.
(4) The temporary dwelling unit must be hooked up to a public water system, or an approved private water system, prior to occupancy.
(5) A temporary occupancy permit shall not be issued until a building permit for the permanent structure is obtained.
(6) The temporary structure must be safety-inspected for plumbing, electrical and structural requirements and shall meet current federal standards for mobile homes.
(7) The temporary structure must meet all lot setback requirements. (Ord. 8-84 §§ 2, 4, 1984).
16.10.030 Permit – Cancellation, expiration.
A temporary dwelling permit shall automatically be canceled if the building permit for the permanent structure is canceled, expired or otherwise becomes ineffective. The temporary dwelling permit shall automatically expire upon the approval of the permanent residence for occupancy. (Ord. 8-84 §§ 2, 5, 1984).
16.10.040 Removal from site.
The temporary dwelling shall be removed from the site within two weeks after the permanent structure is approved for occupancy unless the temporary dwelling otherwise complies with all other applicable zoning requirements. (Ord. 8-84 §§ 2, 6, 1984).