The purpose of this chapter is to allow for short-term, temporary activities for a limited duration of time that would be compatible with the subject site, and adjacent and surrounding uses when conducted in compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
General. A temporary use permit shall be required for land uses specified in Division 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards) as requiring a temporary use permit. Additionally, at the discretion of the director, a temporary use permit shall be required for any short-term, temporary activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zone but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature.
B. 
Conditionally Allowed Uses. Short-term, temporary land uses and activities that require the approval of a conditional use permit in Division 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), shall be referred to the commission for decision in compliance with Chapter 17.84 (Conditional Use Permit).
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
An application for a temporary use permit shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.72 (Application Processing Procedures).
B. 
The application shall include the information and materials specified in the most up-to-date division handout for temporary use permit applications, together with the required fee in compliance with the fee schedule.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
The following uses or activities are eligible for a temporary use permit and may be processed as an administrative matter by the director:
A. 
Sales of Christmas Trees. Outdoor sales of Christmas trees between November 15th and January 2nd of the next year provided a sales permit is obtained. The sales area shall be situated where adequate temporary parking is available and normal traffic flow and sight distances at intersections and driveways will not be impeded. All Christmas trees, signs, or other related structures shall be removed from the outdoor area no later than January 2nd.
B. 
Promotional Displays and Activities. Private promotional displays and activities including, but not limited to, amusement rides, street dances, concerts, live entertainment, and promotional outdoor displays; and sales may be conducted on property in commercial, mixed use, and industrial zones. The activities shall be conducted only within the buildable portion of the parcel. Temporary signs on the site are allowed only with the approval of the director; provided, that a temporary sign permit is obtained, and all signs are removed within twenty-four hours of sales end. The sales area shall be situated where adequate temporary parking is available and normal traffic flow and sight distances at intersections and driveways will not be impeded.
C. 
Temporary Uses. The director may authorize the temporary use of the property in any zone for a period not to exceed two consecutive weeks, and no more than two separate events in a calendar year at a single location for an exposition, concert, carnival, amusement ride, or place of assembly revival.
D. 
Temporary Sales or Construction Offices. A temporary modular office established to manage sales or construction of residential and nonresidential parcels may be authorized in any zone. Temporary signs are allowed subject to the approval of the director.
E. 
Temporary Construction Structures. Temporary structures or trailers associated with construction projects for the housing of tools, equipment, building assembly operations, and supervisory offices in connection with major construction projects.
F. 
Temporary Outdoor Sales. Temporary outdoor sales and parking lot sales in association with an allowed business that is within an enclosed building that is located on the same parcel of record. These outdoor sales shall not occur more than fourteen days per calendar year.
G. 
Temporary Residences. The temporary use of a self-contained trailer or recreational vehicle as a dwelling unit for a period of up to thirty days.
H. 
Temporary Mobile Office Structure. Mobile office structures are allowed in any zone for no more than six months subject to the regulations contained in Section 17.40.060 (Mobile and temporary office structures). A temporary use permit for a mobile office structure may be renewed for one additional six-month period. Mobile office structures proposed for a period to exceed a year shall be subject to an administrative use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.82 (Administrative Use Permit).
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
Approval of this use may be renewed for a period not to exceed six months. At their discretion, the director may refer the application for a temporary use permit to the commission for action.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))