The purpose of the temporary use permit is to permit commercial activities that are small scale and short term in nature and generally promote celebration of specific events, holidays and seasons. Examples include, but are not limited to, temporary uses associated with existing licensed businesses, fireworks stands, Christmas tree sales, seasonal produce sales and farmers markets.

The purpose of the temporary structure approval is to permit property owners to utilize temporary structures for up to one year. Examples include, but are not limited to temporary construction offices and leasing offices for previously approved developments.

(Ord. 419 § 11, 2002; Ord. 415 § 7.110.010, 2002)

A.

All applications for temporary uses or temporary structures shall be made on forms provided by the city and shall be accompanied by:

1.

A site plan drawn to standard engineering scale showing the location of the temporary use or temporary structure, the entrance and exits from the site, areas to be designated for parking, if applicable, and any requested signs;

2.

A letter from the property owner of record giving approval for the proposed temporary use or structure;

3.

A completed business license application for the temporary use.

B.

Approval under Title 17 is required for all temporary structures that require a temporary structure permit under Section 16.52.040 if such structures are located on sites identified as historic or cultural resources in the Aurora comprehensive plan or located in the historic residential or historic commercial overlays.

(Ord. 474 § 1, 2014; Ord. 419 § 22, 2002; Ord. 415 § 7.110.020, 2002)

A.

The Planning Director may approve a temporary use based on following criteria:

1.

The temporary use is located in the commercial zone or in the industrial zone and the parcel of land on which the temporary use will be located is zoned consistent with the proposed temporary use.

2.

The temporary use will last for no more than two, separate, contiguous seven-day periods in any one calendar year within the historic commercial overlay and the two periods shall not be permitted back-to-back. In the commercial and industrial zones outside the historic commercial overlay, the temporary use will last for no more than a total of fourteen (14) days in any one calendar year.

3.

The temporary use and all items related to the temporary use shall be removed from the site prior to expiration of the approval period.

4.

No regulations prohibiting the activity are identified in a review of the Aurora Municipal Code and Oregon Revised Statues.

5.

No structures, including tents, booths or canopies greater than one hundred twenty (120) square feet are permitted under this section. A temporary structure permit under Section 16.52.040 is not required for structures related to a temporary use permitted under this section.

6.

No changes will occur to existing vegetation or land forms as a result of the temporary use.

7.

The temporary use and all items related to the temporary use will be located on private property and outside of any rights-of-way that are owned by the state or the city.

8.

The temporary use and all items related to the temporary use shall not negatively impact parking or traffic circulation on the property or on adjacent streets.

9.

The temporary use and all items related to the temporary use will not negatively impact the line of sight for vehicles entering and exiting the site.

10.

Utility locates are required prior to any activity that requires may impact underground utilities including placing posts for signs or tent stakes.

B.

No notice of decision is required except a permit stating how the application satisfies the criteria in subsection A of this section and specifying the dates for which the approval is valid. A copy of this permit shall be attached to the business license application as filed in City Hall.

C.

Approvals issued under this section shall not be granted extensions of time.

(Ord. 419 § 12, 2002; Ord. 415 § 7.110.030, 2002)

A.

Temporary structures are structures designed to be portable and moveable, to be located on a specific site for a period no greater than one year.

B.

Applications for temporary structure permits shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 16.76.

C.

Subject to approval by the Planning Commission, temporary structures may be sited in any zoning district, except the FH flood hazard zone.

D.

Subject to approval by the Planning Commission, a recreational vehicle may be occupied as a temporary residence in a residential zone when a building permit has been issued for construction of a primary residence on the same lot or parcel.

E.

The Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a temporary structure based on findings of fact with respect to each of the following criteria:

1.

The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed temporary structure considering size, shape, location, topography and natural features;

2.

Necessary public utilities are available to serve the proposed temporary structure;

3.

The setback requirements of the zoning district are met;

4.

The use is compatible with surrounding properties or will be made compatible by imposing conditions. Approval under Title 17 is required for sites located in the historic commercial or historic residential overlay.

(Ord. 474 § 1, 2014; Ord. 415 § 7.110.040, 2002)