The following regulations are provided to accommodate those uses that are identified as a Temporary Use (identified as “T”) in the District Use Table (15.12.050). The character and nature of a Temporary (T) Use may be such that use requirements may be necessary to protect adjacent properties and the general health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the city. Any building or structure which does not meet the requirements of this Chapter shall be treated as a permanent land use and shall conform to all required standards of the building, health, fire, zoning, and other similar codes.

A temporary use business license is subject to the standards within this chapter. Once compliant with the standards, a temporary use business license may be issued in place of a temporary use permit

The Planner is hereby authorized to review and render a final decision approving, approving with conditions, or denying all Temporary Use Applications. Temporary Use Business Licenses are subject to the review and approval of the Business License Administrator.

All requests to establish a Temporary Use shall be made on the applicable Application form provided by the city. A property owner may present a Temporary Use Application for review and decision by the Planner. An agent of the property owner, or a lessee of the property, may present a Temporary Use Application to the Planner for review and decision, provided such Application is accompanied by a property owner affidavit of authorization.

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2. An Application to establish a Temporary Use shall be determined complete by the Planner, as provided by VZC 15.24.060. For Temporary Use Applications determined to be incomplete, the Planner shall comply with the requirements of VZC 15.24.070.
   
3. As provided by VZC 15.26.020, the Planner is authorized to render a final decision on the issuance of a Temporary Use Application upon a finding that the use is identified as a Temporary Use in the Table of Uses, and will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Ordinance, Building Codes, as adopted, and all Health Codes, as applicable.
   
   
   

The following uses and activities may be authorized by the Planner with a finding that the Use will be conducted in compliance with all the requirements of this Ordinance:

1. All Uses proposed to be established for a maximum period of sixty (60) consecutive days, such uses being discontinued after the expiration of sixty (60) days except for the following:
   1. Seasonal Use(s) operating as a Temporary Use are permitted from April 1 to October 31 for a maximum of 180 consecutive days.

Development Standards: All temporary uses are subject to the following development standards and may also have additional supplementary development standards found in VZC 15.26.055

1. All temporary use business license applications are subject to the standards found in VMC 5.14 Temporary Uses
   
2. Parking: all temporary uses shall have an improved parking surface, such as gravel or asphalt. The number of parking stalls will be determined by the use found in VZC 15.38 Parking and Loading Requirements. If the temporary use is located on the property with another use, temporary or permanent, the total number of parking stalls for the property must meet the standards set forth in VZC 15.38.
3. No temporary or seasonal use shall have the practical effect of utilizing space or interfering with the access routes or parking areas which are necessary for the proper operation of the primary use or adjacent properties.
4. Adequate solid waste disposal facilities shall be provided
5. Adequate restroom facilities for the specific use are provided.
6. The Vineyard Community Development Department may attach additional conditions deemed appropriate to ensure that the use will not pose any detriment to persons or property.

Unless otherwise stated, the following Temporary Uses shall be subject to the following standards and requirements:

1. Seasonal Use: a temporary use permit is required which must include a site plan with the following materials:
   1. The location and type of vendors.
   2. Any temporary signage which must comply with the standards in VZC 15.28.
      
   3. The parking location and vehicular access.
   4. Any other materials that the Planner deems necessary to ensure adequate access and safety.
      
2. Firework Stands: a temporary use permit is required that shall include a site plan with the following materials:
   1. The location of any structure.
   2. Any temporary signage which must comply with the standards in VZC 15.28.
   3. The parking location and vehicular access.
   4. The proposed dates in which fireworks will be available for sale.
   5. Any other materials that the Planner deems necessary to ensure adequate access and safety
3. Carnivals/Festivals
   1. A special event permit is required in lieu of a temporary use permit.
   HISTORY
   Adopted by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025
   

The following uses or events shall be exempt from the requirements of a Temporary Use Application and approval and shall not be required to present a Temporary Use Permit

1. All family reunions and gatherings 
2. Garage or yard sales, provided that they shall not operate for longer that five (5) days in a calendar year and that there be no obstructions on the sidewalk or the public right of way.

The approval of a Temporary Use Application shall authorize the establishment of the approved temporary use, subject to any requirements of approval. Approval of a Temporary Use shall not be deemed an Approval of any other Application, Permit, or License.

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Planner regarding a Temporary Use Application may appeal the decision as provided by VZC 15.52.

No Temporary Use Application shall be amended. If an amendment to a Temporary Use Application is required, a new Temporary Use Application shall be required as provided by this Chapter.

A Temporary Use Application approval shall expire and shall be invalid if the approved Temporary Use is not commenced within thirty (30) days from the date of approval by the Planner.