A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to allow for short-term activities that would be compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses when conducted in compliance with this chapter.
B. 
Temporary Use Defined. For purposes of this chapter, a temporary land use activity is defined as a land use that is interim, non-permanent, and/or seasonal in nature, and lasting from one to 30 days, and generally not more than 30 consecutive days in duration. Temporary uses shall consist of the following categories.
1. 
Exempt Temporary Uses. Exempt temporary uses, as identified in Section 25.82.020 (Exempt Temporary Uses), that do not require issuance of a temporary use permit.
2. 
Allowed Temporary Uses. Non-exempt temporary uses, including special events, as identified in Section 25.82.030 (Allowed Temporary Uses), that require a temporary use permit.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
The following minor and limited duration temporary uses are exempt from the requirement for a temporary use permit. Uses that do not fall within the categories defined below shall comply with Section 25.82.030 (Allowed Temporary Uses).
A. 
Construction Sites—On-Site.
1. 
On-site contractors' construction/storage uses in conjunction with an approved construction project on the same parcel.
2. 
Security personnel 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 occurs first.
B. 
Emergency Facilities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities, as determined by the Director.
C. 
Garage and Yard Sales. Garage and yard sales (i.e., personal property sales) conducted as required by Chapter 6.22 (Merchandise Sales from Residences).
D. 
Publicly Owned Property. Events that are to be conducted on publicly owned property by the government entity owning the subject property.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
The following temporary uses shall be allowed subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit.
A. 
Contractor Construction Sites—Off-Site. The temporary use of a site for an off-site contractor construction, staging, or storage area(s). The permit may be effective for the duration of the construction activity or as specified in the conditions of approval.
B. 
Farmers' Markets. Farmers' markets may occur under the terms established by a temporary use permit specific to that operation.
C. 
Special Events.
1. 
Amusement rides, arts and crafts exhibits, auctions, carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, festivals, flea markets, food markets/events, outdoor entertainment/sporting events, rummage sales (not garage or yard sales), and swap meets limited to 14 consecutive days or fewer, 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. 
Outdoor display and sale events conducted by a retail business, including auto dealerships, holding a valid business license issued in compliance with Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulations) may be allowed a maximum of six outdoor sale events in a calendar year (excluding City-sponsored activities). Any single 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.
3. 
Outdoor meetings and group activities/assemblies for seven consecutive days or fewer within a calendar year.
4. 
Seasonal sales (e.g., Halloween pumpkin sales and Christmas tree sales lots), provided that the activity shall be associated with a recognized holiday and shall be held for no more than 45 consecutive days during the time period of the associated holiday.
5. 
Athletic events, parades, and public assemblies occurring on or within the public rights-of-way or other publicly owned property.
6. 
Car washes, limited to one event each month for each site, not exceeding two days in length, and prohibited on any property developed with a residential use. 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.
D. 
Temporary Residential Real Estate Sales Offices. One temporary real estate office, provided that:
1. 
The office shall be used only for the sale of residential property located on the property on which the office is located.
2. 
The temporary real estate office shall be removed at the end of one year following the date of issuance of the last occupancy permit for the property on which the office is located.
3. 
If any housing units on the property have not been sold at the end of the original one-year period, the Director may approve extensions for the continuation of the real estate office on a month-to-month basis.
E. 
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, mixed-use, and research and development zones of the City.
F. 
Temporary Work Trailers.
1. 
A trailer or mobile home may be used as a temporary work site for employees of a business during construction or remodeling of a permanent commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or research and development structure when a valid building permit is in force, or upon demonstration by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the Director, 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.
G. 
Other Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses that, in the opinion of the Director, are compatible with the subject zone and surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be filed no less than two weeks prior to the date on which the temporary use is planned to commence. The Director may waive this time period requirement based on circumstances which prevent a timely filing.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
The Director may approve a Temporary Use Permit for a temporary use that would be operated in compliance with Section 25.82.070 (Conditions of Approval), or the Director may deny the application or defer action and refer the application to the Planning Commission for review and final decision.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
A. 
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 Planning Commission on a referral or appeal) 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 adjoining properties through the creation of excessive dust, light, noise, odor, or other objectionable characteristics;
3. 
The proposed parcel 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 parcel is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate;
5. 
Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be 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 in the approval of the temporary use permit.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
A. 
May Impose Conditions. In approving a temporary use permit application, the Director (or the Planning Commission on a referral or appeal) 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 25.82.060 (Findings and Decision).
B. 
Appropriate Conditions. The conditions may address any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary event or use, and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. 
Fixed period of time;
2. 
Operating hours and days;
3. 
Temporary pedestrian and vehicular circulation;
4. 
Regulation of nuisance factors;
5. 
Regulation of temporary structures;
6. 
Litter, sanitary, and medical 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; and
12. 
Compliance with other Municipal Code applicable provisions.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
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. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)