This chapter provides additional regulations for activities and uses associated with temporary events or facilities that are otherwise not regulated by this Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, this chapter is intended to allow for short-term activities that warrant individual consideration and are acceptable because of their temporary, short-term nature.

The provisions of this chapter shall regulate all special events and temporary land uses occurring in Zones as permitted by Table 20.455-1. The sale and display of products shall be directly related to the business located on the same property. This section shall not apply to special events, parades, processions, rallies, or block parties that shall be governed by Municipal Code Section 12.28.

A.

Exempt Activities. The following activities, although temporary in duration and nature, shall be exempts from the standards of this chapter, and shall not require the issuance of a permit for the activity:

1.

City sponsored temporary activities and events conducted at City Hall.

2.

On-site construction yards in conjunction with development projects.

3.

Emergency public health and safety facilities and activities.

Temporary events within the City shall be permitted per the standards of Table 20.455-1.

Table 20.455-1
Temporary Event Permitting Standards

A.

Parking Lot Sales.

1.

Purpose. Parking lot sales (PLS) allow furniture/home improvement oriented businesses within the State Route 78 corridor, large box retailers, and shopping centers as a whole the opportunity to have promotional outdoor sales events on a periodic basis. This may also extend to events sponsored by multiple commercial artists that occupy multi-tenant industrial complexes in the City. Within the commercial and light industrial Zones, the PLS is limited to primary tenants of multi-tenant centers, retail businesses along the State Route 78 corridor fronting Los Vallecitos and stand alone retail establishments.

2.

Application Required. An application for a Temporary Use Permit for a PLS shall be submitted at least fifteen (15) business days prior to commencement of the PLS and shall be accompanied by the property owner's written approval. If use of a parking area is intended, a site plan showing parking and fire lanes shall be submitted to determine that any use of the parking area does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the required parking area for the sponsored use. The site plan shall indicate the area proposed for the parking lot sale, including any area for installation or storage of all equipment. Parking lot sales are not permitted in or on parking structures.

3.

Standards. Parking lot sales are permitted to occupy parking lot spaces, however, shall not be located within the public ROW or required setbacks unless specified within the Temporary Use Permit as an approval condition.

Additionally, sale racks, displays, stands, and booths shall be as follows:

a.

Directly related to the business(es) located on the same property.

b.

Located no farther than thirty (30) feet from the establishment being promoted and shall not exceed the confines of the business frontage, unless otherwise approved by the Director.

c.

Removed from the parking lot at the close of each business day.

d.

Located within hardscape areas. No display shall be located within the landscaping area or in a location that would be detrimental to the landscaping.

e.

Located in a manner not to impede the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic through the parking lot.

f.

Located in a manner not to block, hinder, or impede entrances and exits to parking lots and buildings.

B.

Outdoor Farmer's Markets. Outdoor Farmer's Markets shall be allowed in the C and L-I Zones, subject to a DP, which shall be reviewed for renewal annually. The DP shall address the time limit, duration, and frequency of the Farmer's Market. The DP shall also include provisions for standard operation of the Farmer's Market, which include locations, security, water supply, use of tents and canopies, sanitation facilities, medical services, noise, signage, fire protection, traffic control, and permits that may include building, electrical, health, and tent.

1.

General Regulations. Farmer's Markets are permitted to occupy parking lot spaces, however shall not be located within the public ROW or required setbacks unless specified within the DP as an approval condition.

Additionally, sale racks, displays, stands and booths shall be as follows:

a.

Used for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products grown and/or processed within one hundred (100) miles of the City. Artisans may sell original art, craftwork, or handmade items that they created, constructed, or produced themselves within one hundred (100) miles of the City.

b.

Located within hardscape areas. No display shall be located within a landscaped area or in a location that would be detrimental to landscaping.

c.

Located in a manner not to block, hinder, or impede entrances and exits to parking lots and buildings.

C.

Other Temporary and Seasonal Uses. Temporary and seasonal uses may include one (1)-day sales and other temporary seasonal sales, including Christmas tree sales lots and pumpkin patches with affiliated facilities and trucks. These uses may be permitted in all Zones through a DP.