The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
Exceptions:
A. 
The building official may authorize unheated tents and yurts under 500 square feet accommodating an R-1 recreational use as a temporary structure and allow them to be used indefinitely. Such sited structures must comply with the Kenmore zoning code provisions for setbacks and lot coverage.
B. 
The provisions of this code do not apply to temporary growing structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. A temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this code.
C. 
The provisions of this code do not apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rules adopted under Chapter 70.114A RCW or Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 (SB 6168).
(Ord. 10-0310 § 4 (Exh. C); Ord. 13-0360 § 6 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-0423 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 20-0518 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 24-0602 § 4 (Exh. D))
Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 10-0310 § 4 (Exh. C); Ord. 13-0360 § 6 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-0423 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 20-0518 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 24-0602 § 4 (Exh. D))
The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued when the use is in violation of other local ordinances or when the use becomes a public nuisance as defined in the City code.
(Ord. 10-0310 § 4 (Exh. C); Ord. 13-0360 § 6 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-0423 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 20-0518 § 4 (Exh. D); Ord. 24-0602 § 4 (Exh. D))