The purpose of this chapter is to allow for short-term activities that would be compatible with the subject site, adjacent and surrounding uses, and adjacent roadways, when conducted in compliance with this chapter.
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For purposes of this chapter, a temporary (short-term) land use activity is defined as a land use that is interim, non-permanent, and/or seasonal in nature, and generally lasting from one to 30 days, and not more than 30 consecutive days in duration.
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Short-Term Activities. A Temporary Use Permit allows short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zone, but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature.
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Categories of Land Uses. The following two categories of temporary land uses identify the level of permit required, if any, based on the proposed duration, size, and type of use:
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Exempt Temporary Uses. Exempt temporary uses do not require a Temporary Use Permit and are identified in Section 18.124.040 (Exempt Temporary Uses).
2. 
Allowed Temporary Uses. Non-exempt temporary uses shall require a Temporary Use Permit and are identified in Section 18.124.050 (Allowed Temporary Uses).
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The following minor and limited duration temporary uses are exempt from the permit requirement for a Temporary Use Permit. Uses that do not fall within the categories defined below shall comply with Section 18.124.050 (Allowed Temporary Uses).
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Construction Sites—On-Site.
1. 
On-site contractors' construction and/or storage uses, in conjunction with an approved construction project on the same parcel.
2. 
One adult caretaker may be present during non-construction hours.
3. 
The construction and/or storage use shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the companion Building Permit, authorizing the construction project, whichever first occurs.
B. 
Emergency Facilities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities, as determined by the Director.
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Garage and Yard Sales. Residential garage and yard sales for the purpose of selling used household merchandise are allowed not to exceed two, two-day events every three-month period.
D. 
Events on Publicly-Owned Property. Events that are to be conducted on publicly-owned property, are subject to the approval of the Director, and are sponsored by educational, fraternal, or service organizations directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts, or to tax exempt organizations in compliance with 501(c) of the Federal Revenue and Taxation Code.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
The following temporary uses are allowed on private property, subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit, and only when conducted in compliance with the specified time limits and Section 18.124.090 (Conditions of Approval). A Temporary Use Permit shall not be issued if another temporary use has occurred on the subject property within the previous 60 days (whether by the same applicant or otherwise).
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Contractors' Construction Sites—Off-Site. The temporary use of a site for an off-site contractor's construction, staging, or storage area(s). The permit may be effective for up to 180 days and extended in 180-day increments with Director approval or the expiration of the companion Building Permit, authorizing the construction project, whichever first occurs.
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Special Events.
1. 
Amusement rides, arts and crafts exhibits, auctions, carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, farmer's markets, festivals, flea markets, food markets/events, outdoor entertainment/ festivals/sporting events, petting zoos, religious revivals, rummage sales (not garage or yard sales), tent camps, and swap meets limited to six consecutive days or less within any 30-day period, or six two-day weekends, within a 12-month period. When an annual plan is submitted to and approved by the Director, the frequency and duration of these special events may be extended.
2. 
Rodeos. The management of any professionally-sanctioned or amateur rodeo that intends to perform in the County shall ensure that there is a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State present at all times during the performances of the rodeo, or a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State who is on-call and able to arrive at the rodeo within one hour after a determination has been made that there is an injury which requires treatment to be provided by a veterinarian.
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Outdoor display and sale events conducted by a retail business, including auto dealerships, holding a valid Business License, issued in compliance with County Code Chapter 6.02 (Business Licenses), may be allowed a maximum of six outdoor sale events (excluding County-sponsored activities). For purposes of this subsection, an outdoor sale event shall be no longer than seven consecutive days in duration. When an annual plan is submitted to and approved by the Director, the frequency and duration of these special events may be extended.
4. 
Outdoor meetings and group activities/assemblies for seven consecutive days or less, within a 12-month period.
5. 
Seasonal sales and events (e.g., Halloween pumpkin sales and Christmas tree sale lots), issued in compliance with County Code Chapter 6.02 (Business Licenses) provided, the length of the activity may not exceed 45 consecutive days in any 365-day period (e.g., from October 15th through October 31st of the same year for the Halloween pumpkin sales, and from the day after Thanksgiving through December 26th of the same year for Christmas tree sales).
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Car washes, limited to one event each month for each site, not exceeding three days in length, and prohibited within the residential zones of the County. Sponsorship shall be limited to charitable, educational, fraternal, religious, schools, or service organizations directly engaged in civic or charitable efforts, or to tax exempt organizations in compliance with 501(c) of the Federal Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. 
Temporary Residential Real Estate Sales Offices. One temporary real estate office may be located in any approved residential subdivision located within any residential or mixed-use zone in the County.
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The office shall be used only for the sale of residential or commercial property located within the subdivision in which the office is located.
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Street improvements and temporary off-street parking at a rate of four spaces for a sales/leasing office shall be installed prior to the commencement of sales or leasing activities.
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A cash deposit of $1,000.00 shall be posted for leasing offices. All removals or installations shall be completed within 30 days from the close of escrow or the final initial lease.
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There shall be no use of flags or banners in conjunction with the sales or leasing office for which this permit is being issued.
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The temporary real estate office shall be removed at the end of two years following the date of the recording of the final map of the subject subdivision in which the office is located.
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If any parcels within the subdivision have not been sold at the end of the original two-year period, the Director may approve extensions for the continuation of the real estate office on a month-to-month basis.
D. 
Temporary Structures. A temporary classroom, office, or similar portable structure, including a manufactured or mobile unit, may be approved, for a maximum period of 12 months, as an accessory use or as the first phase of a development project, on sites located within the commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones of the County.
E. 
Temporary Work Trailers.
1. 
A trailer or mobile home may be used as a temporary work site for employees of a business:
a. 
During construction or remodeling of a permanent commercial, industrial, or mixed-use structure, when a valid Building Permit is in force; or
b. 
Upon demonstration by the applicant that the temporary work site is a short-term necessity, while a permanent work site is being obtained.
2. 
A permit for temporary work trailer(s) may be approved for up to 12 months.
F. 
Other Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses that, in the opinion of the Director, are compatible with the subject zone and surrounding land uses.
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Filing. An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be filed with the Department in the following manner:
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An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 18.112 (Application Processing Procedures). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the most up-to-date Department handout for Temporary Use Permit applications, together with the required fee in compliance with the Fee Schedule.
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The application shall be filed with the Department at least 30 days before the date that the proposed temporary use is scheduled to take place.
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Initial review of the application, including time requirements and requests for information, shall be as provided in Section 18.112.070 (Initial Application Review).
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Evidence. It is the responsibility of the applicant to establish evidence in support of the findings required by Section 18.124.080 (Findings and Decision).
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Project Review Procedures. Following receipt of a completed application, the Director shall investigate the facts necessary for action consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
D. 
Public Hearing Not Required. A public hearing shall not be required for the Director's decision on a Temporary Use Permit application.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
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Director's Action. The Director may approve a Temporary Use Permit for a temporary use that would be operated in compliance with Section 18.124.090 (Conditions of Approval); or the Director may deny the application or defer action and refer the application to the Commission for review and final decision.
B. 
Referral of Application. Each Temporary Use Permit application shall also be referred, as needed, to the County Fire Department, Fire Marshal, Building Official, Division of Environmental Health, Public Works Director, Sheriff's office, or their designees, for their recommendations for approval, modification, conditions, or denial in compliance with their respective entitlements and regulations.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
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Director's Review. The Director shall review the application and shall record the decision in writing with the findings on which the decision is based.
B. 
Required Findings. The Director (or the Commission on a referral) may approve a Temporary Use Permit application, with or without conditions, only after first making all of the following findings:
1. 
The operation of the requested temporary use at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare;
2. 
The operation of the requested temporary use will not be detrimental to abutting properties through the creation of excessive dust, light, noise, odor, traffic, or other objectionable characteristics;
3. 
The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without detriment to the enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the subject parcel;
4. 
The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the type and quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate;
5. 
Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic generated by the use will be available either on-site or at alternate locations acceptable to the Director; and
6. 
The applicant agrees in writing to comply with any and all of the conditions imposed by the Review Authority in the approval of the Temporary Use Permit.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
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Applicable Standards.
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The temporary events shall be conducted in compliance with the applicable standards specified in Section 18.60.290 (Temporary Events).
2. 
Furthermore, the standards for parking, vehicle and delivery truck ingress and egress, structure setbacks, heights, landscaping requirements, and other structure and property development standards that apply to the category of use or the zone of the subject property shall be used as a guide for determining the appropriate development standards for temporary uses. However, the Temporary Use Permit may authorize variation from the specific requirements as may be appropriate, so long as variations do not negatively impact abutting properties to an unacceptable level.
B. 
May Impose Conditions. In approving a Temporary Use Permit application, the Director (or the Commission on a referral) may impose conditions that are deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the permit would be in full compliance with the findings required by Section 18.124.080 (Findings and Decision).
C. 
Appropriate Conditions. These conditions may address any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary event, or use, and may include the following, in compliance with Section 18.60.290 (Temporary Events):
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Fixed period of time;
2. 
Operating hours and days;
3. 
Temporary pedestrian and vehicular access, circulation, and parking;
4. 
Regulation of nuisance factors;
5. 
Regulation of temporary structures;
6. 
Litter, medical, sanitary, and water facilities;
7. 
Waste collection, recycling, and/or disposal;
8. 
Police/security and safety measures;
9. 
Signs;
10. 
Performance bond or other security;
11. 
Limitations on alcoholic beverage sales;
12. 
Compliance with applicable provisions; and
13. 
Other conditions.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
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Removal of Evidence. Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be cleaned of all temporary structures, debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary use upon completion or removal of the use, and shall continue to be used in compliance with this Zoning Code.
B. 
Deposit Required. A security deposit, in compliance with Section 18.130.060 (Performance Guarantees) shall be filed with the Director before initiation of any proposed temporary use for the purpose of defraying any cost of site clean-up by the County in the event the applicant fails to leave the property clean and free of debris associated with the approved temporary use. The amount of the security deposit shall be determined by the Director or as specified in the Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
Changes to an approved Temporary Use Permit may only be requested and processed in compliance with Section 18.130.090 (Changes to an Approved Project).
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
The procedures and requirements in Chapter 18.130 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), and those related to appeals and revocation in Article 7 (Zoning Code Administration) shall apply following the decision on a Temporary Use Permit application.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)