The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a process for review and approval of certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be submitted at least 21 days before the use is intended to begin. The application shall be on the required form and shall include the written consent of the owner of the property or the agent of the owner.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
The Director may approve an application for a Temporary Use only upon making the following findings:
A. 
The operation of the requested use at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare;
B. 
The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without material detriment to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site;
C. 
The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably generate; and
D. 
Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the use will be available either on- site or at alternate locations acceptable to the Director.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
The Director may impose reasonable conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the findings for a Temporary Use Permit listed in Section 9.44.030, Required Findings, above, including, but not limited to:
A. 
Provision of temporary parking facilities, including vehicular ingress and egress;
B. 
Regulation of nuisance factors such as prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties, noise vibration, smoke, dust, dirt, odors, gases, and heat;
C. 
Regulation of temporary buildings, structures, and facilities, including placement, height and size, location of equipment and open spaces, including buffer areas and other setbacks;
D. 
Provision of sanitary and medical facilities;
E. 
Provision of solid waste collection and disposal;
F. 
Provision of security and safety measures;
G. 
Regulation of signs;
H. 
Regulation of operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the temporary use to a shorter time period than that requested;
I. 
Submission of a performance bond or other security to assure that any temporary facilities or structures used for the proposed temporary use will be removed from the site following the event and that the property will be restored to its former condition;
J. 
Submission of a site plan indicating any information required by this Chapter;
K. 
A requirement that approval of the requested Temporary Use Permit is contingent upon compliance with applicable provisions of other laws; and
L. 
Other conditions which will ensure the operation of the proposed temporary use in an orderly and efficient manner and in accordance with the intent and purpose of this Chapter.
The Director may require reasonable guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
A. 
Decision. The Director shall prepare a written decision on the Temporary Use Permit application within 14 days after a complete application has been filed which shall contain the findings of fact upon which the decision is made.
B. 
Posted Notice. Notice of any approved Temporary Use Permit shall be posted on the subject property for a period of 7 days from the date the decision is issued.
C. 
Effective Date. A Temporary Use Permit shall become effective on the date the permit is approved by the Director.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
Other special events, temporary uses, outdoor sales, and displays not specifically limited under Section 9.31.370 that exceed 180 consecutive calendar days shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; Amended by Ord. No. 2754CCS, adopted August 22, 2023; Ord. No. 2761CCS, adopted October 10, 2023)