Certain uses listed in the zoning district regulations may be permitted by the zoning administrator subject to a zoning permit. Additionally, uses as defined in this chapter may be allowed by means of a zoning permit, subject to the terms and procedures contained within this chapter. Proceedings to issue a zoning permit shall be initiated by application as provided in Chapter 18.104 of this title.

(Ord. 525T § 2(part), 2006).

A construction trailer or temporary contractor's office is permitted in any zone district subject to a zoning permit, where such buildings and/or structures are only interim and temporary and do not exceed eight hundred square feet in area, subject to:

A.

Prior issuance of a building permit for an on-site construction project;

B.

The location, building and site plans, and plan of operation shall be submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator;

C.

Modular/removable construction units shall be used;

D.

No unit authorized by this chapter shall be utilized for residential occupancy;

E.

Paved off-street parking, paved access, and approval of an encroachment permit shall be provided as required by the zoning agency;

F.

Signage shall be restricted to building signs only (facade signs). One square foot of signage is allowed for each linear foot of building frontage.

(Ord. 525T § 2(part), 2006).

An accessory structure built prior to the primary structure is subject to a zoning permit.

(Ord. No. 525VV, § 2 (Exh. B), 7-18-17).

The sale of agricultural products grown in Madera County, sundries, prepackaged food and bottled or canned beverages is allowed only in conjunction with the sale of produce, and/or shell eggs. The sale of cut flowers shall be permitted only within the retail sales area. Limited to a one hundred fifty square-foot of retail sales area for non-agricultural products. Allowed in all agricultural districts with an approved zoning permit. All activities must comply with CRFC, Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of the Food and Agricultural Code and regulations adopted and enforced pursuant to that chapter, operating within the requirements set forth in CRFC, Sections 113789 (Food facility) and 114375 (Farm stand and Community Food Production).

A.

Structures. The maximum size of the structure shall be one thousand five hundred square feet.

B.

Location and Number. One small produce stand shall be permitted per parcel in the agricultural zones.

C.

Length of Operation. Small produce stand may operate three hundred sixty-five days a year.

D.

Signs. The signage requirements for the produce sales use type shall apply pursuant to Chapter 18.90.

E.

Parking. The parking surfacing requirement for small produce stand stores shall be in accordance with Chapter 18.102.

F.

Other Permits. Agricultural markets shall comply with all regulations administered by the community and economic development building division, the fire division, and the environmental health division. Produce stands shall also be required to obtain a business license.

(Ord. No. 525-769, § 13 (Exh. E), 3-21-17; Ord. 525U § 2, 2006).