The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses is:

Subd. 1.

To allow a use for a brief period of time until a permanent location is obtained or while the permanent location is under construction.

Subd. 2.

To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective district.

Subd. 3.

To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan provided that said use maintains harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development.

Subd. 1.

Interim uses shall be processed according to the procedures and standards for a conditional use permit as established by Section 21015 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Effect of Permit. An "interim use permit" for seasonal farmer's market and produce sales may be issued for a period of up to eight months per calendar year. After the City Council has issued such an interim use permit for the first term, the Zoning Administrator may reissue such permit for up to eight months per calendar year, provided the seasonal farmer's market or produce sale is consistent with the original interim use permit approval, and is in compliance with Section 21460.09, Subd. 2 of this Chapter.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05; Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11)

An interim use shall comply with the following:

Subd. 1.

Meet the standards of a conditional use permit set forth in Section 21015.02, Subd. 5 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Conform to the applicable general performance standards of Section 21015.04 of this Chapter.

Subd. 3.

The use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district.

Subd. 4.

The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.

Subd. 5.

The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public.

Subd. 6.

The user agrees to any conditions that the City Council deems appropriate for permission of the use.

An interim use shall terminate on the happening of any of the following events, whichever occurs first:

Subd. 1.

The date stated in the permit.

Subd. 2.

Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued.

Subd. 3.

Upon change in the City's zoning regulations which renders the use non-conforming.

Subd. 4.

The redevelopment of the use and property upon which it is located, to a permitted or conditional use as allowed within the respective zoning district.

Prior to approving an application for an interim use permit, the applicant shall provide certification to the City that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due upon the parcel of land to which the interim use permit application relates.