Temporary uses typically involve short-term uses of property that are not otherwise included in any site plan or certificate of occupancy. Factors such as zoning, location, and duration of the temporary use are considered with approving a temporary use permit. Application for a temporary use permit shall be made to the Building Official.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

This category of temporary uses includes: circus, carnival, fair or similar activities; festivals, benefits, fund-raising events, or similar uses that typically attract mass audiences; temporary vendor stands, selling items such as seasonal agricultural or horticultural products, like Christmas trees, clothes or textiles, or fireworks; outdoor art or craft shows; farmers markets; and, outdoor special sales, such as a parking lot sale or sidewalk sale. The following regulations apply to this category of temporary uses:

A.

Duration. Permitted in non-residential districts for a period of not longer than thirty (30) days within a calendar year.

B.

Setbacks. Use shall be set back from all residential districts a minimum of fifty (50) feet.

C.

Outdoor public gatherings as a conditional use. If the temporary use cannot meet the criteria above, the applicant may apply for a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

A.

Duration. Permitted in non-residential districts for a period of not longer than one year.

B.

Setbacks. Use shall be set back from all residential districts a minimum of fifty (50) feet.

C.

Department of Health. The mobile food establishment shall be licensed by the Department of Health.

D.

Signs. A mobile food establishment is limited to signs attached to the exterior of the mobile food establishments. The signs shall be secured and mounted flat against the mobile food establishment; and may not project more than six (6) inches from the exterior of the mobile food establishment.

E.

Litter and debris. The permit holder shall keep the area around the mobile food establishment clear of litter and debris at all times.

F.

Utility connections. Permanent water, wastewater, or electrical connections are prohibited.

G.

Hours of operation. A mobile food establishment may operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

H.

Mobile food establishments as a conditional use. If the temporary use cannot meet the criteria above, the applicant can apply for a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

A.

Duration. Permitted in all districts, for a period of not longer than one year.

B.

Permit extensions. The permit may be extended by the Building Official, but not beyond three (3) years.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)