A temporary use is a use of private property that does not require Village authorization through another means of permitting (i.e. special event permit, block party permit, business licensing, etc.) and is not a permitted principal or accessory use of the underlying zoning district.

   (A)   Temporary Uses Allowed

      1.   The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve temporary uses in accordance with the temporary use table established in Section 5-9-3 of this Chapter.

         (a)   Temporary uses that are not identified in the temporary use table established in Section 5-9-3 of this Chapter must be considered by the Village Board.

      2.   Temporary uses that do not comply with the specific standards of Section 5-9-4 must be considered by the Village Board.

      3.   Exemptions

         (a)   The regulations of this Chapter do not apply to private, non-commercial events on the host’s property such as homeowners’ association picnics at the subdivision park, corporate picnics on the corporate campus, graduation celebrations and weddings at a private residence or subdivision clubhouse.

         (b)   The regulations of this Chapter do not apply to temporary activities and structures needed as the result of a natural disaster or other health and safety emergencies are allowed for the duration of the emergency. Temporary activities include food, water, and equipment distribution centers, warming or cooling shelters, and triage stations.

         (c)   This Zoning Ordinance shall not be interpreted to prohibit activities that are otherwise authorized by other regulations of the Village Code.

   (B)   Temporary Use Duration. Temporary uses are authorized for a limited duration of 180 days or as specified herein.

   (C)   Lot and Building Standards. Due to their temporary nature, temporary uses are exempt from the lot and building standards of the underlying zoning district.

   (D)   Temporary Use Permit Required. Unless otherwise specified herein, no temporary use shall be established unless a temporary use permit or temporary building permit is issued evidencing the use’s compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the Village.

   (E)   Zoning Administrator Additional Authorities

      1.   The Zoning Administrator is authorized to impose conditions on temporary use permits.

      2.   The Zoning Administrator is authorized to suspend, revoke, or modify a temporary use permit immediately upon determination that the conditions and requirements set forth in the permit have been violated. Written notice of the Zoning Administrator’s determination to suspend, revoke, or modify the permit must be promptly provided to the applicant. If the non-compliance is not cured within three calendar days after receipt of this determination, the determination under this section is final and conclusive.

      3.   The Zoning Administrator is authorized to deny temporary use permits to any person who owns property on which an uncorrected violation is present or who applied for or otherwise caused an uncorrected violation of a provision of this Zoning Ordinance or who has demonstrated a willful history of violations, including any condition attached to a permit or approval previously granted by the Village. This provision applies regardless of whether the property for which the permit or other approval is sought is the property in violation.

      4.   The Zoning Administrator is authorized to deny temporary use permits on any land or structure or improvements thereon upon which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of this Zoning Ordinance, including any condition attached to a permit or approval previously granted by the Village. This enforcement provision applies regardless of whether the current owner or applicant is responsible for the violation in question. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2023-5042, 12-18-2023)

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve temporary uses in accordance with the following table:

   (A)   Permitted Temporary Uses. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve temporary uses identified with a “P” in the temporary use table. Temporary uses are subject to compliance with all temporary use specific standards identified in Section 5-9-4 and with all other applicable regulations of the Village.

   (B)   The Zoning Administrator is not authorized to approve temporary uses identified with a “-” in the temporary use table. Temporary uses identified with a “-” in the temporary use table must be considered by the Village Board. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

 

(Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-4972, 8-1-2022)

   (A)   Mobile Storage Containers

Mobile storage containers are authorized as a temporary use in accordance with the following:

      1.   Temporary household storage. One mobile storage container may be used for temporary storage of household goods, wares or materials when used in connection with moving or relocation, or interior improvements that do not require a building permit.

         (a)   The time period for which a mobile storage container may be used for this purpose is limited to a maximum of 30 consecutive days per calendar year. This initial 30-day period shall not require a temporary use permit. One additional 30-day extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator, through the issuance of a temporary use permit

      2.   Temporary construction storage. One mobile storage container may be used for temporary storage in conjunction with construction allowed through an active building permit.

         (a)   When utilized for temporary construction storage, the mobile storage container is permitted for the duration of the construction project.

         (b)   The mobile storage container must be removed within 14 days of completion of the construction project or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.

      3.   Temporary emergency storage. One mobile storage container may be used for temporary storage in cases where a principal or accessory building becomes unfit for human occupancy due to acts that are not within the control of the property owner.

         (a)   The time period for which a mobile storage container may be used for this purpose is limited to a maximum of 60 consecutive days per calendar year. This initial 60-day period shall not require a temporary use permit. One additional 60-day extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator, through the issuance of a temporary use permit.

      4.   Non-residential general storage. One mobile storage container may be used for temporary storage on a property not containing a residential use.

         (a)   The time period for which a mobile storage container may be used for this purpose is limited to a maximum of 30 consecutive days per calendar year. One additional 30-day extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator through the issuance of a temporary use permit.

      5.   Standards

Mobile storage containers shall comply with the following standards:

         (a)   Stacking of mobile storage containers is prohibited.

         (b)   Mobile storage containers must be accessory to a principal building.

         (c)   Mobile storage containers must be placed on a driveway or other hard surface.

         (d)   Mobile storage containers shall not be placed in a location that obstructs pedestrian or vehicular movement or intersection visibility.

         (e)   Mobile storage containers shall not include any signage other than the name, address and telephone number of the person or firm engaged in the business of renting or otherwise placing the mobile storage container on the subject property.

         (f)   Mobile storage containers must be maintained in a good state of repair, free from rust, peeling paint and other forms of visible deterioration.

   (B)   Real Estate Sales Office or Construction Trailers

      1.   Real estate sales offices or construction trailers are allowed in any zoning district for any new development.

      2.   Real estate sales offices include model homes.

      3.   Unless otherwise expressly approved by the Zoning Administrator, the real estate sales office or construction trailer must be located on the site of the new development that it is associated with.

      4.   The maximum duration of a temporary real estate sales office is 180 days. Permits may be renewed throughout the sales period of the development.

      5.   The maximum duration of a temporary construction trailer is for the duration of the associated building permit. All construction trailers shall be removed from the site prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

   (C)   Searchlights

      1.   A searchlight shall not be operated for more than five consecutive days and 15 days per calendar year.

      2.   A searchlight shall not be operated between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. or more than 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after operations on the property.

      3.   A searchlight shall not:

         (a)   Project a beam at a street right-of-way or adjoining property.

         (b)   Impair the vision of a driver of a vehicle.

      4.   A searchlight located within 25 feet of street right-of-way or a property that is zoned residential shall not project beams at an angle of less than 30 degrees above grade or less than the height of the tallest neighboring building, whichever is greater.

   (D)   Seasonal Outdoor Sales of Holiday Items

      1.   Outdoor sales of holiday items shall not exceed 60 days per calendar year.

      2.   On-site parking shall be provided on a paved surface. Such on-site parking and the temporary use activity shall not reduce the minimum number of required parking for the principal use(s) located on the property that the seasonal outdoor sales is conducted on.

      3.   Use of a public address system or loud speaker is expressly prohibited.

   (E)   Seasonal Outdoor Seating

      1.   General. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve seasonal outdoor seating that will reduce available parking.

      2.   Location

         (a)   Tables, chairs, and umbrellas are a permitted encroachment in all required setbacks.

      3.   Outdoor seating within the public right-of-way is subject to compliance with the right-of-way encroachment provisions of the Lisle Village Code.

   (F)   Temporary Parking

      1.   Temporary parking shall be associated with an event and shall not exceed 5 days.

      2.   Temporary parking shall be provided on a paved surface.

      3.   Temporary parking shall not reduce the minimum number of required parking for the principal uses(s) located on the property. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-4972, 8-1-2022)