A. The purpose of this title is to regulate the use of land and improvements by districts in accordance with the city comprehensive plan. These zoning regulations are designed to provide for orderly development, to lessen street congestion, to promote fire safety and public order, to protect the public health and general welfare, to prevent overcrowding, and to stimulate the systematic development of transportation, water, sewer, schools, parks, storm drainage and other public facilities.

B. It is further intended that any financial responsibility of the developer for work to be done on city streets, bounding in close proximity to and/or giving access to the development, which arises out of the provisions of this chapter, be made the subject of a contractual agreement between the developer and the city, and that such contractual agreement shall contain provisions to effectuate other sections of this chapter. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).

A. Approval Required to Insure Conformity. To insure that public uses and structures conform to the general community pattern and to the regulations governing private uses and development, agencies of the federal government, the state of Washington and its political subdivisions, including the city of Gig Harbor, shall submit plans and receive approvals in conformity with the regulations outlined herein when any activity covered by this title is contemplated in the city. (Ord. 605 § 2, 1991; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).

A. In order to maintain and preserve safe vision purposes on all corner lots, there shall be no fences, shrubs or other physical obstructions within 20 feet of the apex of the property corner at the intersecting streets, higher than 36 inches above the existing grade.

B. On interior lots a fence not exceeding six feet in height above the existing grade may be located anywhere from the front yard setback line to the rear property line. Within the front yard, a fence not exceeding three feet in height may be constructed to the side yard property lines with provisions for safe vision clearance where a driveway intersects the fronting street.

C. Fences shall not be constructed of plywood or composition sheeting. (Ord. 702 § 3, 1996; Ord. 667 § 2, 1994; Ord. 652 § 2, 1993; Ord. 109A § 3, 1968. Formerly 17.08.010).

A. Temporary trailers are portable trailers used for a construction office, sales office, or caretaker’s quarters during the course of construction of building(s) in a plat or site plan. Temporary trailers shall be located on a lot within the site plan or plat.

B. Prior to the use of a temporary trailer on any site, a temporary use permit shall be obtained. Temporary use permits are a Type I project permit application and shall be processed as set forth in GHMC Title 19.

C. Temporary trailers must have an approved sewage disposal system, water supply, and electrical connection.

D. A temporary use permit may be issued for a period not to exceed one year; provided, the department, for good cause shown, may renew the permit for an additional six-month period, at which time the temporary trailer and all appurtenances thereto shall be removed from the property.

E. Performance Assurance. Prior to the issuance of a temporary use permit under the provisions of this section, the property owner shall submit a performance surety bond equal to not less than the 110 percent of the cost to remove the temporary trailer and all appurtenances thereto. The performance surety bond shall be executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the state in a form approved by the city attorney.