The purpose of this chapter is to allow for short-term activities that would be compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses when in compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
The following temporary uses are allowed, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit:
A. 
Within commercial zoning districts, temporary outdoor merchandise display and sales events, limited to four separate events during each calendar year, not exceeding ten days for each separate event, plus an additional four separate events associated with any weekend during each calendar year which shall not exceed three days for each such event, may be permitted, provided that each event is separated by at least fifteen days and offers only merchandise customarily sold on the premises by a permanently established business. During the 2013 calendar year, such events shall be exempt from the payment of a temporary use permit application fee;
B. 
Halloween pumpkin sales and Christmas tree sale lots by businesses holding a valid business license; provided, the activity may only be held from October 1st through October 31st, of the same year for the Halloween pumpkin sales, and from the day after Thanksgiving through December 25th, of the same year for Christmas tree sales;
C. 
On- and off-site contractor's construction yard. The permit may be effective for up to twelve months, or at the discretion of the director, may remain effective in conjunction with a building permit to which the temporary use is related. Said temporary use trailer or building shall be removed prior to expiration of the companion building permit, or prior to final inspection whichever occurs first;
D. 
Car washes, limited to one event each month for each sponsoring organization, not exceeding one day in length. Sponsorship shall be limited to educational, fraternal, religious, 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;
E. 
The temporary use of a specified and approved on-location site for the filming of commercials, movie(s), videos, etc. The director shall find that the approval would not result in a frequency of use likely to create incompatibility between the temporary filming activity and the surrounding areas;
F. 
Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities; and
G. 
Similar temporary uses which, in the opinion of the director, are compatible with the subject zoning district and surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 1003 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1032 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1042 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1054 § 1, 2013)
The application shall be filed with the department in compliance with Chapter 17.36 (Application Filing, Processing, and Fees). A temporary use permit may be approved, modified, conditioned, or disapproved by the director. The director may defer action and refer the application to the commission.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
The director shall review all applications and shall record the decision in writing with the findings on which the decision is based. The temporary use permit application shall be approved, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings are made:
A. 
The design and layout of the proposed temporary use would:
1. 
Be consistent with the actions, goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan and the development and design standards/guidelines of the subject zoning district;
2. 
Not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and would not create traffic or pedestrian hazards; and
3. 
Provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good/proper aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color, and would be aesthetically appealing and retain an appropriate level of maintenance.
B. 
The proposed temporary use would not:
1. 
Be detrimental to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the immediate vicinity; or
2. 
Interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the surrounding neighborhood.
C. 
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
In approving an application for a temporary use permit, the director shall impose conditions which are deemed reasonable and essential to ensure that the permit would be in full compliance with the findings required by Section 17.46.040 (Findings and decisions). These conditions may address any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary event, or use, and may include the following:
A. 
Unless otherwise stated in the permit, a provision for a fixed period of time not to exceed ninety days for a temporary use not occupying a structure, including promotional activities, or twelve months for all other temporary uses or structures, or for a charter period of time as determined appropriate by the director;
B. 
Provision for adequate temporary pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking facilities (including vehicular ingress and egress), and public transportation, if applicable;
C. 
Regulation of nuisance factors including prevention of glare or direct illumination on adjacent parcels, dirt, dust, gases, heat, noise, odors, smoke, trash, and vibration;
D. 
Regulation of temporary structures and facilities, including placement, height and size, location of equipment and open spaces, including buffer areas and other yards;
E. 
Provision for sanitary and medical facilities, as appropriate;
F. 
Provision for solid, hazardous, and toxic waste collection, recycling, and/or disposal;
G. 
Provision for police/security and safety measures, as appropriate;
H. 
Regulation of signs;
I. 
Regulation of operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the temporary use;
J. 
Submission of a performance bond or other security measures, satisfactory to the director, to ensure that any temporary facilities or structures used would be removed from the site within a reasonable time following the event and that the property would be restored to its former condition, or better as determined by the director;
K. 
A requirement that the approval of the requested temporary use permit is contingent upon compliance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code and the successful granting of any/all required permits from any other department or governing agency; and
L. 
Other conditions which would ensure the operation of the proposed temporary use in an orderly and efficient manner, and in full compliance with the purpose of this chapter.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be cleaned of 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 title.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
The director may revoke or modify a temporary use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.78 (Revocations and Modifications) with only a twenty-four-hour notice.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)
All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this title, including the procedures identified in the following chapters and sections:
17.76 Appeals
17.36 Application Filing, Processing, and Fees
17.68.080 Changes to an Approved Project
17.78 Revocations and Modifications
17.68.070 Time Extensions.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)