This section regulates activities and uses that are not specifically allowed in a zoning district, but may be necessary or appropriate on a temporary basis.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.410.1)

This section provides for the orderly and effective management of temporary land uses not specifically allowed a zoning district. Temporary uses are often found to be necessary and desirable for limited periods of time although they might not be in keeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning district if allowed on a long-term basis. This section provides for thorough administrative review of these special types of land uses. These provisions are designed to allow certain reasonable temporary uses while minimizing adverse impact upon the public health and welfare.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.410.2)

Application for a temporary use permit shall be made to the POD in accordance with the applications and procedures section.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.410.3)

In addition to any other conditions that may reasonably be imposed, a temporary use permit issued for the following uses shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.

Concrete batch plant for road construction. Such plant shall be located not less than 1,000 feet from any building used for residential purposes.

2.

Carnival or circus. A parking plan showing sufficient on- and off-street parking must be approved. Such use shall cease before 11:00 p.m. and shall not begin before 8:00 a.m.

3.

Construction staging area. A temporary use permit may be issued for the use of property needed to accommodate the staging area (e.g., construction trailer, materials, and equipment, etc.) for any construction project.

4.

Holiday sales (Christmas trees, pumpkins, and fireworks). In any zoning district allowing commercial activities as a permitted use, a temporary use permit may be issued for the display and sale of Christmas trees, pumpkins, fireworks, and other related items on any open lot, parking lot or other location outside a building.

5.

Event of public interest. A temporary use permit may be issued for an event of public interest, including but not limited to, outdoor concerts, auctions, automobile races, block parties, business district events, and neighborhood events.

6.

Public assembly activities. A temporary use permit may be issued for public assembly activities which may be conducted under tents.

7.

Temporary modular unit for redevelopment of an existing business. A temporary use permit may be issued for a modular unit to house the operations of an existing business that is being redeveloped or reconstructed.

8.

Temporary modular unit or vehicle for redevelopment of an existing residence. A temporary use permit may be issued for a modular unit or vehicle to house occupants during the period in which a residence is being redeveloped or reconstructed.

9.

Promotional activities involving outdoor display of goods and merchandise. In commercial zones, a temporary use permit may be issued for a period of not more than two consecutive weeks in any six-month period for a retail business to display merchandise in the area immediately adjacent to the building that is for sale within the building, subject to the following conditions:

a.

No portion of the display shall be on a right-of-way unless the applicant obtains approval for the use at that location from the POD.

b.

No required off-street parking spaces or loading area will be utilized for such display storage or dispensing.

c.

No food or drink may be displayed outside the building except in accordance with standards and prior written approval of the county health department.

10.

Other temporary uses as may be approved by the POD. The POD shall impose reasonable conditions on the use to ensure that any impacts are mitigated to a reasonable degree.

11.

Parking lots. A temporary use permit may be issued for unpaved parking lots, without regard to whether parking lots are a permitted use in a zoning district, when events at Tropicana Field are reasonably expected to attract more than 20,000 spectators. Such permits may be issued for not more than 30 event days in a calendar year and shall not be issued for any lot upon which a single-family residential use exists. The City may immediately revoke the permit, and refuse to grant future applications for a permit for a location, if there is a violation of any permit conditions.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.410.4; Ord. No. 900-G, § 2, 9-11-2008)