For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have the meaning given below:
Tent.
means a framework or structure covered by entirely or primarily with fabric or other flexible material and that provides some protection for a covered or enclosed area from the weather, and includes awnings, cabanas, canopy, or umbrella.
(Ordinance 22-932 adopted 5/12/22)
It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under section 4.11.002 that:
(1) 
The person has a permit issued by the city’s chief building official and the person is participating in a youth camping program under adult supervision; or
(2) 
The person erects or occupies a tent smaller than 400 square feet on a property used as a single-family residence, the tent is used for the homeowner’s hosted function, and a tent is not used for a period of more than 30 days per calendar year or 3 consecutive days in any given month.
(Ordinance 22-932 adopted 5/12/22)
(a) 
A permit issued by the chief building official is required for the use of a nonresidential tent that is larger than 400 square feet.
(1) 
The application for such permit shall be made to the chief building official on a form as prescribed by the building and permits department.
(2) 
The fee for such permit shall be established by resolution of the city council.
(3) 
The applicant is required to submit a site plan showing the location of the tent on the property upon which it will be located.
(4) 
The tent shall conform to the International Fire Code as published and inspected and approved by the fire marshal prior to the tent being erected.
(5) 
The area of occupancy provided by the tent, when added to the enclosed area of other structures on the property on which the tent is located, is required to meet the off-street parking requirements of the city otherwise provided by this code.
(6) 
The permit shall be valid for a period of one (1) year and must be displayed within the tent when it is erected.
(7) 
The use of a tent permitted under this section shall not be utilized for a period of more than 15 consecutive days or for more than 60 days within a 365-day period.
(8) 
The proposed use of a tent permitted under this section shall not otherwise cause the property on which the tent is located to be in noncompliance with any other applicable requirement of this code.
(9) 
If the applicant is not the owner of the property on which the tent is to be erected, the applicant shall provide an affidavit from the property owner granting permission to be on the property and use of restroom facilities within 300 feet of the tent.
(10) 
No permit shall be issued without five-working days’ prior written notice to the city’s chief building official and fire marshal.
(b) 
The use of tents for nonresidential purposes that are smaller than 400 square feet is permissible without a permit under the following conditions:
(1) 
The erection and use of the tent does not exceed seven (7) consecutive days within a 90-day period on any property within the city;
(2) 
The erection and use of the tent does not exceed 60 days within any 365-day period on any property within the city.
(Ordinance 22-932 adopted 5/12/22)