This section provides standards and rules for temporary uses. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.80.010 Permit Required.

Except as specified in section 44-4.80.020 (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits), the establishment and operation of a temporary use shall require the approval of a temporary use permit. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.80.020 Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits.

The following temporary uses are permitted without the approval of a temporary use permit:

(a) Garage sales and yard sales in residential zones.

(b) Public emergency facilities established for the purposes of health and public safety during a declared emergency.

(c) Car washes when sponsored by a religious, educational, fraternal, service, or tax exempt organization directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts. Car washes shall be limited to two days each month for each sponsoring organization.

(d) Public events and activities when conducted on public property as approved by the Board of Supervisors or its designees.

(e) An event on the site of, or within, a meeting hall, school, religious facility, theater, or other similar facility designed and approved by the county for public assembly.

(f) Temporary construction yards that are located on-site, less than one acre in size, and established in conjunction with an approved project or development permit. The construction yard shall be immediately removed within ten days of completion of the construction project or expiration of the building permit.

(g) The use of a site for location filming of commercials, movies, or videos that are allowed subject to a time specified by the director. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.80.030 Temporary Uses Requiring Temporary Use Permits.

The following temporary uses are permitted subject to issuance of a temporary use permit upon a determination by the zoning administrator that the use is compatible with the applicable zone and surrounding uses:

(a) Seasonal sales (e.g., Christmas trees, pumpkins, crops) for a maximum of thirty-five consecutive calendar days, no more than three times per year on a single property. Seasonal sales shall not be permitted on any residentially-zoned property.

(b) Construction yards located off-site, or more than one acre in size on-site, in conjunction with an approved project or development permit. The construction yard shall be immediately removed within ten days of completion of the construction project or expiration of the building permit.

(c) A trailer or commercial modular unit used as a work site for employees of a business, for a maximum of 12 months.

(d) A trailer or similar structure used as a classroom or office, for a maximum of twelve months.

(e) A real estate office used exclusively for the sale of homes or other real estate for a maximum of three years.

(f) Similar temporary activities determined by the zoning administrator to be compatible with the applicable zoning classification and surrounding uses.

(g) Farmer’s markets, for a maximum of three days per week.

(h) Community gardens where participants share a portion of an undeveloped parcel for the growing and harvesting of fruits and vegetables for personal use, not involving sales.

(i) Similar temporary activities determined by the zoning administrator to be compatible with the applicable zoning classification and surrounding uses. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.80.040 Mobile Home, Manufactured Home, or Recreational Vehicle as Temporary Residence.

Use of a mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle as a temporary residence shall be permitted during: (1) construction of a single-family residence, due to the rehabilitation of a single-family residence, (2) due to a medical hardship, provided the applicant demonstrates the temporary dwelling is necessary to provide daily care to an individual certified by a physician as needing such care, and (3) construction of projects in remote areas where permanent housing is infeasible and other temporary housing, such as a mobile home park or campground space, is unavailable. The establishment of a temporary mobile home or recreational vehicle as allowed by this section requires the approval of a temporary use permit and shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a) The temporary dwelling may be placed for up to six months from the date of issuance of the temporary use permit. However, the zoning administrator may extend the temporary use permit for a six-month period upon a demonstration of medical hardship by the applicant.

(b) The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the construction or rehabilitation of a permanent residence on the site, if the temporary residence is due to construction or rehabilitation of the primary residence.

(c) The temporary dwelling shall be served by adequate sewer and water facilities, as determined by the County environmental health division.

(d) Within six months of the date of the issuance of the building permit, the occupant shall complete the foundation, rough plumbing, framing, and the roof of the proposed residence.

(e) The house shall be completed within the two-year period and the use of the recreational vehicle as a temporary residence shall be discontinued after this period.

(f) Occupancy of the temporary residence shall be limited to:

(1) Members of the household, if the temporary residence is due to construction or rehabilitation of the primary residence, or

(2) A caretaker providing assistance to an elderly or disabled member of the household living in the primary residence, or

(3) Construction employees if the project is located in a remote area where other temporary housing is not available.

(g) The siting of a temporary mobile home shall conform to the California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations).

(h) The temporary dwelling is declared to be a temporary use on the property, accessory to the primary unit, and shall not be placed on a permanent foundation. Additionally, a temporary dwelling shall not be permitted on a parcel where there is an approved accessory unit.

(i) The permit shall be granted for a term of up to two years. Extensions of the term for the permit, not exceeding one year for each extension, may be granted if the application for the extension is filed within sixty calendar days prior to the date of expiration.

(j) The temporary dwelling shall be vacated upon expiration of the permit and removed within sixty days after the expiration of the permit. The applicant shall obtain a demolition permit so that the County can verify that water, sewer or septic systems, and other utilities are disconnected and the temporary dwelling is removed from the site.

(k) The permit may be revoked if any of the terms or conditions of the permit is violated or if any acts or omissions of the permittee in connection with the use authorized by said permit constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part); Ord. No. 788 § 19)

44-4.80.050 Additional Requirements.

Temporary uses shall comply with the following additional requirements:

(a) Upon, or prior to, the expiration of temporary use approval, any temporary structures, and all accessories thereto, shall be removed from the property, except as provided for temporary dwellings, which shall be removed within thirty days of the expiration of the permit.

(b) The site shall be cleared of debris, litter, and other trash upon expiration of temporary use approval. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.80.060 Extensions.

Extensions of the time period for the temporary use shall not be permitted, unless otherwise permitted under this chapter. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))