The purpose of temporary permits is to allow temporary uses and construction activities which nominally do not conform with this development code, but which meet certain criteria. Examples which may qualify include contractors' offices, equipment storage on construction sites, minor and incidental commercial events, and emergency responses.
(Ord. 988 § 2, 2003)
A. 
The application form shall establish the submittal requirements, which shall include a site plan.
B. 
The director(s) may issue a temporary permit if he or she finds that, based on the duration of the permit and conditions imposed, the temporary use or construction activity:
1. 
Conforms to the goals of the comprehensive plan and this development code;
2. 
Conforms with all other applicable development regulations; and
3. 
Will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
C. 
In no case shall the duration of a temporary permit exceed one year. The director(s) may renew a temporary permit, provided its total duration does not exceed two years. Any temporary structure shall be removed from the premises not more than 30 days after the permit expires or the reason for the temporary permit ceases.
D. 
Temporary signage shall be authorized in conjunction with a temporary permit. Business establishments, except home occupations, are allowed one sign that shall not exceed one and one-half square feet in combined sign area for each linear foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 150 square feet. Temporary signage shall be removed from the premises not more than seven days after the permit expires or the reason for the temporary permit ceases.
E. 
A construction office for which a temporary permit has been granted shall not also require a building permit provided it has the Washington
State Department of Labor and Industries label. (Black label construction offices are not intended for visitation by the general public.)
F. 
BLMC § 15.08.040, 15.28.060, and 16.20.070 govern specific instances of temporary uses.
(Ord. 988 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1450 § 2, 2013)