Mount Pleasant City Zoning Code
10.26 Temporary
Uses
10.26.010 PURPOSE.
The following regulations are provided to accommodate those uses of land or within existing buildings which are temporary in nature and are not, therefore, listed as regular permitted or conditional uses in any proper conditions imposed on adjacent properties and the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.
10.26.020 USES ALLOWED.
Uses allowed on a temporary basis in accordance with provisions of this chapter may include, but will not be limited to, the following: carnivals, circuses, fireworks stands, Christmas tree lots, flower stands, rummage sales, promotional displays, tents for religious services, revivals, retreats, trailers or vehicles for temporary sales, and political raffles or campaign headquarters.
10.26.030 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
A. Required: Prior to the establishment of any of the uses specified in MPMC 10.26.020, or temporary uses similar thereto, a temporary use permit must be obtained from the planning commission.
B. Findings: In granting the permit, the planning commission, through its staff shall make the following findings:
1. The conduct of the requested use will not have any detrimental effects on adjacent properties and will be in general harmony with surrounding uses;
2. The requested use will not create excessive traffic hazards on adjacent streets and that traffic control, if necessary, shall be provided at the expense of the applicant;
3. The applicant shall have sufficient liability insurance for the requested use or event;
4. The applicant shall provide, at his own expense, for the restoration of the site of the use to its original condition, including such cleanup, washing and replacement of facilities as may be necessary;
5. The use shall occupy the site for a period not to exceed ten (10) days, except for Christmas tree lots which shall not exceed a period of thirty (30) days, and campaign headquarters which may be established for a maximum period to be determined by the planning commission;
6. A bond with conditions acceptable to the planning commission in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) is posted with a guarantee for removal of the temporary use upon expiration of the permit.
10.26.040 NONSPECIFIED USES.
The planning commission may approve a use which they deem to have satisfactorily met the above requirements, may deny a use which does not meet the requirements, or may approve the establishment of a use with such additional conditions as the planning commission may deem appropriate to assure that the use will be compatible and will not pose any detriment to persons or property. The conditions may include a limitation upon hours of operation and/or a time limitation which is less than the maximum established by this chapter.