For the purpose of this article, “temporary building” shall be defined as any structure intended to be used only for a specific and limited period of time or which is not attached to a permanent foundation.
(Ordinance 805, sec. 1 (3.1401), adopted 8/9/05; 2004 Code, sec. 3.1401)
Where the city council finds that because of emergency circumstances the use of a temporary building is necessary, it may permit such a temporary building subject to the provisions of this article. The permit shall be limited to the period of time that the council determines is the probable duration of the emergency. The council may, in its discretion, authorize extensions of time if the owner or occupant of the temporary building demonstrates that the emergency justifying the use continues.
(Ordinance 805, sec. 1 (3.1402), adopted 8/9/05; 2004 Code, sec. 3.1402)
For the purposes of this article, school construction or expansion that creates a need for temporary additional classroom space is declared to be an emergency.
(Ordinance 805, sec. 1 (3.1403), adopted 8/9/05; 2004 Code, sec. 3.1403)
Temporary buildings permitted under this article are subject to the following conditions:
(1) 
Approval of plans.
Plans for the permanent structure must have been submitted to the building permit department for approval and the building permit must be issued within sixty (60) days from the date that the temporary building is permitted.
(2) 
Removal.
An applicant for a temporary building permit and the property owner shall submit in writing a statement that they will remove the temporary building at the end of the permit period or sooner if so ordered by the city manager or his/her designee. The building official, under the direction of the city manager or his/her designee, may cancel the temporary building permit and cause the temporary building to be removed:
(A) 
For violation of any city ordinance or code;
(B) 
If work does not start within thirty (30) days of issuance of the building permit (simple lot grading does not constitute work); or
(C) 
If work ceases for thirty (30) consecutive days.
(3) 
Compliance with construction codes.
Temporary buildings must be constructed and maintained in compliance with all applicable technical construction codes of the city, including the current building code, electrical code, and plumbing code.
(4) 
Additional conditions.
In authorizing a temporary building, the city council may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems appropriate to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the community or to promote the aesthetic appeal of the use. By way of illustration, such conditions may include landscaping, skirting, fencing, or setback requirements, or a requirement that the temporary building be placed in a particular location on the lot.
(5) 
Inspection.
Inspections may be required to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions set out above.
(Ordinance 805, sec. 1 (3.1404), adopted 8/9/05; 2004 Code, sec. 3.1404)