Polk City City Zoning Code

   The City recognizes that in certain instances, some flexibility to allow special events out of the confines of a building can be beneficial to business interests, as well as to consumers and the City, provided such events continue to promote public health, safety and general welfare. The following special event applications shall require a fee in an amount determined by resolution of the City Council from time to time.

   1.   Outdoor sales events, including but not limited to sidewalk sales, shall be permitted for two events per year for a maximum duration of seven days per event, subject to approval of the City Manager. Outdoor sales events are those sales events that incorporate one of more 24-hour periods and do not involve the sale of dispensing of alcoholic beverages without prior approval from the Council. Outdoor sales shall not create a burden on parking and access facilities. Outdoor sales events shall maintain fire and emergency access at all times. A Temporary Site Plan may be required by the City Manager to show that the event will not impact the neighboring properties due to noise, congestion, lighting, or additional factors.

   2.   Seasonal sales events shall be permitted for two events per year for a maximum duration of 45 days per event subject to approval by the City Manager. Seasonal sales events shall maintain fire and emergency access at all times. Seasonal sales events are those events that, due to the nature of the product being sold or the time of year that such product is for sale, are best accomplished out of doors. Seasonal sales events do not include the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages without prior approval from the Council. A Temporary Site Plan may be required by the City Manager to show that the event will not impact the neighboring properties due to noise, congestion, lighting, or additional factors.

   3.   Farmer’s market sales events are not permitted except in accordance with Subsection 4 of this section.

   4.   Public special events are permitted, subject to resolution of the Council, and may include (but are not limited to) national golf tournaments.

      A.   Temporary street closures, restricted parking areas, parking restrictions and/or requirements for public special events shall be approved by resolution of Council.

      B.   Temporary structures and/or facilities for such public special events shall be permitted, subject to approval of a Temporary Site Plan by City Council or City staff member designated by the Council.

      C.   Temporary signs for one public special event per year for a maximum duration of 10 days per event shall be permitted, subject to approval of the Council.

      D.   Allowance of golf carts on public streets as designated by the Police Chief.

      E.   Restriction on parking without a permit in designated restricted street parking areas.

      F.   Temporary non-paved parking areas for one public special event per year for a maximum duration of 10 days per event unless additional days are approved by the Council shall be permitted as follows:

         (1)   Temporary unpaved parking areas shall be permitted on private property for no more than two vehicles subject to approval of the Police Chief.

         (2)   Temporary unpaved parking areas for more than two vehicles shall be permitted subject to approval of a Temporary Site Plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council.

   5.   Temporary Site Plans for events other than those mentioned above shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council. Such events shall require the appropriate permits and/or licenses, including but not limited to: liquor, transient merchants, and chemical toilets. Temporary Site Plans shall be submitted with permit application form supplied by the City Clerk.