This Chapter establishes procedures for the review and approval or denial of Temporary Use Permits, which are required by this Code for temporary uses and/or activities that are short-term and compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses when conducted in compliance with this Code. Standards for specific temporary uses are identified in Section 17.404.210 (Temporary Uses).
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The following temporary uses do not require a Temporary Use Permit and are not subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
A. 
Approved Assembly Sites. A temporary event conducted in an approved place of public or community assembly, such as a theater, convention center, meeting hall, sports facility, or public school events on school property.
B. 
Emergency Facilities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities.
C. 
Emergency Event Shelters. Temporary shelters to house people that are displaced by an earthquake, explosion, fire, or other calamity are allowed in any zone for a maximum of 30 days in any 90-day period, provided that the facilities are approved by the Building Department prior to use.
D. 
Garage Sales. Garage sales are regulated under LMC Chapter 5.52.
E. 
Private Parties. Private non-commercial events/parties held at a residence, meeting facility, church, or similar space.
F. 
Holiday Displays. Temporary, non-commercial decorations or displays that are incidental to and commonly associated with national, local, or religious celebrations, provided that such decorations and displays are only displayed during the appropriate time of year, are maintained in an attractive condition, and do not constitute a fire hazard.
G. 
Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses, which, in the opinion of the Director, do not require a Temporary Use Permit and are compatible with the zone and surrounding land uses.
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The review authority shall approve, with or without conditions, a Temporary Use Permit application only after the following findings are made:
A. 
The proposed temporary use is consistent with any applicable use standards of Section 17.404.210 (Temporary Uses);
B. 
The location, operation, and time period of the temporary use will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or general welfare;
C. 
The operation of the temporary use will not be detrimental to adjoining properties through the creation of excessive dust, light, noise, odor, or other objectionable characteristics;
D. 
The proposed lot is physically suitable in terms of size, shape, and location to accommodate the temporary use and the provision of necessary public and emergency vehicle access and public services and utilities;
E. 
The proposed lot is adequately and safely served by streets having sufficient capacity and improvements to accommodate the quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate;
F. 
Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the use will be available either on site or at an acceptable off-site location; and
G. 
The location of the temporary use is within private property as authorized by the property owner and will not occur within City right-of-way unless approved by the Public Works Director.
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A. 
Unless otherwise provided for in Section 17.404.210 (Temporary Uses), or the review authority determines that another time limit is necessary to comply with the findings in Section 17.544.060 (Findings and Decision), a Temporary Use Permit shall be valid for up to 180 days in any given calendar year.
B. 
The review authority may limit the number of Temporary Use Permits approved for each lot or property in a calendar year to avoid temporary uses becoming effectively permanent consistent with this Chapter and Section 17.404.210 (Temporary Uses).
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Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, the procedures and requirements in Chapter 17.552 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions), Chapter 17.612 (Appeals), and Chapter 17.556 (Permit Modification and Revocation), shall apply following a decision on a Temporary Use Permit.
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