The purpose of this Article is to provide for the regulation of temporary structures such as a temporary residence, a temporary construction office or a temporary sales office. As applied in this Article, the term temporary shall mean a period not to exceed six (6) months, unless otherwise stated herein.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

Prior to the establishment and use of a temporary structure pertaining to Sections 16-22-30 through 16-22-60, the applicant shall be required to obtain Community Development Department approval and a temporary building permit from the Building Division, post a bond as required and conform to all zoning regulations and health and safety standards.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

The applicant shall submit a plot plan to the Community Development Department, showing the location of the structure, setbacks, parking and any other required information (applied to Sections 16-22-30 through 16-22-60). Temporary structures shall be in conformance with the zoning requirements of the district in which the structure is to be located.

(b)

Upon approval by the Community Development Department, the applicant shall obtain a temporary permit for the temporary structure from the Building Division and post a bond as required.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

A temporary structure for the storage of construction materials and a construction office to be used for managing a construction job shall be allowed in all districts, provided that:

(1)

A building permit has been issued for a permanent structure, or, in the case of a road construction project, approval has been granted by the Director of Public Works or their designee.

(2)

The structure is used only during normal construction hours by the construction employees. The structure shall not be used for living quarters.

(3)

The structure is located within the area of a recorded plat or an approved Site Improvement Plan.

(4)

The temporary structure shall be removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or completion of the permanent structure.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

A temporary residential sales office shall be allowed in the SR, MF and PD Districts, provided that:

(1)

The office is located within the area of a final plat.

(2)

Sales are limited to those units within the subdivision or residential development in which the office is located.

(3)

A permit has been issued by the Building Division.

(4)

Adequate access, off-street parking and sanitary facilities shall be provided.

(5)

The temporary office structure shall be removed after two (2) years or when the last lot is sold, whichever occurs first.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

A temporary nonresidential office shall be allowed in the B, C and similar nonresidential planning areas within a PD, provided that:

(1)

A building permit shall be obtained for a permanent nonresidential structure from the Building Division.

(3)

The temporary office is located within the area of the approved Site Improvement Plan for the nonresidential structure.

(4)

Adequate access, off-street parking and sanitary facilities shall be provided.

(5)

The temporary office structure shall be removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent structure.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

A temporary commercial structure may be allowed in all zones that permit such use for a period of up to two (2) years, which may be renewed, when the following criteria are met:

(1)

The proposed temporary structure and site improvements comply with the provisions of Article XXVII of this Chapter.

(2)

The site is adequately landscaped to buffer the visual impacts of the proposed temporary structure on neighboring uses.

(3)

The design of the structure and site improvements is of sufficient quality such that it is compatible with surrounding land uses and will accommodate vehicular and pedestrian circulation during all types of weather (i.e., all weather surfaces).

(4)

Positive consideration will be afforded when the temporary structure is accompanied with plans for a permanent replacement facility.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)