(Ord. Z2013-01, passed 9-12-2013; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-13-2019)

   Temporary structures shall be permitted, including, but not limited to, the following.

   a.   On construction sites.

      1.   Temporary structures and storage areas are permitted on construction sites for the duration of the construction activity.

      2.   Should construction stop or become abandoned for a period of 90 days, then all temporary structures and storage areas are to be removed from the site.

   b.   Temporary storage.

      1.   Temporary portable storage containers may be located on residential or commercial property in connection with moving or relocation of personal property.

      2.   The placement of such storage container shall not exceed 90 days.

(Ord. Z2013-01, passed 9-12-2013; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-13-2019)

   a.   Circus or carnival, rodeo, horse show, car and boat show, church tent revival, sand lot ball fields and the like, or the sale of Christmas trees, baked goods or collected clothing and the like, temporary structures may be erected such as tents, portable bleachers, rest room facilities and concession stands; and

   b.   Zoning permits for temporary uses may be reviewed and issued annually, the Zoning Administrator may determine that a temporary use should be considered by the Board of Adjustment for renewal as a permanent use.

(Ord. Z2013-01, passed 9-12-2013)

   a.   In case of fire, flood, hurricane, tornado and the like, and where the Mayor has declared an emergency or disaster, certain provisions of this ordinance may be temporarily suspended for the duration of the emergency. Such temporary relief may be to allow a manufactured home or other recreational dwelling to be placed and occupied on a residential lot, not otherwise permitted, for a reasonable time to allow the damaged dwelling to be repaired. A copy of the emergency declaration shall accompany the temporary use permit issued by the Zoning Administrator.

   b.   A temporary permit may be approved by the Zoning Administrator for the installation and occupancy of a manufactured home or recreation vehicle on a lot zoned R-10, R-15, R-20, or R-20A, where a dwelling has been damaged by fire, flood or the like, for up to 12 months, to allow the repair or reconstruction of the damaged dwelling. A recreation vehicle may be occupied in any zone for only the above purpose. The permit may be extended up to six months if construction on the property is not complete within the original 12-month period.

   c.   Permit fees will be suspended for emergency repairs and temporary dwellings. Where substantial damage or replacement of the dwelling, building(s) or structures, or new construction is required, full permit fees as normal construction will be paid. Where extreme financial hardship may arise as a result of the emergency damage, the Council may suspend or reduce all fees as it deems appropriate on an individual basis. This temporary relief does not grant relief from the repair, replacement and new construction to comply with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance or the North Carolina Building Code.

(Ord. Z2013-01, passed 9-12-2013; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-13-2019)