[Amended 9-17-2015; 9-26-2019]
The intent of this article is to establish procedures and consistent
regulation of temporary uses and structures. This article provides
procedures for allowing temporary uses and structures, while ensuring
that they are truly temporary in nature, minimize adverse impact on
surrounding uses and retain a high-quality environment.
Temporary use requests will be reviewed administratively by
Township staff. The staff will coordinate reviews by Township Police,
Fire, Planning and Building Departments. A building compliance permit
may be required as defined by § 170-42.1(E)(6) and (7).
A.
A completed application and required fee.
B.
A written statement describing the requested use, operations plan,
traffic control and the proposed time period.
C.
A plot plan or sketch that illustrates the following, plus any other
information needed to demonstrate compliance with the specific use
requirements contained within this article:
(1)
The site boundary.
(2)
Adjacent uses and zoning districts.
(3)
Location of fire hydrants.
(4)
Existing and proposed buildings or structures.
(5)
Boundaries of proposed sales or activity areas.
(6)
Proposed lighting.
(8)
Proposed traffic circulation.
(9)
Location and method of waste disposal.
(10)
Any other information deemed necessary by the Planning and Building
Departments.
D.
Proof of ownership or, if the applicant is not the owner of the land,
written permission from the owner to use the property for said use.
E.
Information establishing reasonable liability insurance is carried.
F.
Outside agency permits and approvals, if necessary.
A.
Sales shall be located on a sidewalk of a permitted principal building.
B.
Sales shall only be allowed in the B-1 and B-3 districts, or for
an approved retail use such as a PUD, and only as an accessory use
to a permitted retail use.
C.
An annual permit shall be obtained from the Planning Department.
D.
All merchandise or services sold during the sale shall also be sold
within the store or be live seasonal items such as flowers, fruit/vegetables,
pumpkins, Christmas trees or other similar products.
E.
Sales shall not obstruct traffic, ingress/egress to the building,
and the sidewalk shall remain ADA compliant.
F.
Merchandise/display shall be a maximum 10 feet from the building.
G.
The minimum required five-foot-wide unobstructed sidewalk, or eight
feet wide if the sidewalk abuts a parking space, shall be maintained
for pedestrian traffic.
H.
Sale items shall not occupy more than 75% of the length of the sidewalk
in front of the store.
I.
If outdoor display of merchandise is located under a canopy, the
canopy must be suppressed per fire department requirements.
J.
All structures associated with the outdoor display shall be temporary,
yet have a finished appearance that is consistent with the image of
the building. Pallets or cardboard boxes shall not be used for displays.
K.
All items associated with a sale shall be removed within five days
after the conclusion of the sale.
L.
Sales are permitted May 1 through December 31 (within a calendar
year).
A.
Sales shall only be allowed in the B-1 and B-3 districts, or for
an approved retail use such as a PUD, and only as an accessory use
to a permitted retail use.
B.
All merchandise sold during the sale shall be regular merchandise
that is sold within the store or be live seasonal items such as flowers,
pumpkins, Christmas trees or other similar products.
C.
The area occupied by the sale shall not exceed 10% of the floor area
of the permanent retail space, or 2,000 square feet, whichever is
less, and the longest dimension of a tent shall not exceed the width
of the permanent retail space of the business.
D.
Sales shall be located in a manner that does not conflict with vehicular
or pedestrian circulation.
E.
The minimum amount of required parking shall be maintained outside
of the sale area.
F.
The hours of operation shall be the same as the principal business.
G.
One temporary sign, not to exceed 12 square feet in size, is permitted.
H.
Sales shall not exceed 60 days total within a calendar year.
New businesses may have a one-time grand opening event subject
to the following conditions:
A.
The event shall not exceed 10 days and shall be conducted within
30 days of opening the business.
B.
Two temporary signs, or one temporary sign and one nonmoving inflatable,
are permitted, provided they are not illuminated. Temporary signs
shall not exceed 12 square feet in size.
C.
The event shall not negatively impact traffic, site circulation or
surrounding properties.
A.
Permits shall be granted for May 1 through October 31. All furniture
and fixtures shall be removed after October 31.
B.
Amplified music is not permitted within 300 feet of a residential
lot or dwelling as measured from the seating area to the adjacent
residential lot line.
C.
Where there is wait staff or alcohol service, outdoor seating areas
shall be enclosed. Enclosures shall consist of metal railing, wood
railing, brick walls or other high-quality material.
D.
The proposed area must meet Michigan barrier-free design rules.
E.
When located on a sidewalk, the minimum required five-foot-wide unobstructed
space shall be maintained for pedestrian traffic. The width of the
unobstructed space shall be at least eight feet in locations where
a sidewalk abuts parking.
Temporary construction buildings or structures shall be reviewed
in accordance with the following standards:
A.
Temporary construction buildings or structures are permitted for
a period of up to 12 months.
B.
Adequate parking, paved or gravel surface, must be provided based
on the nature of the use and appropriate ordinance standards.
C.
Landscaping may be required based on site location, visibility and
duration of the trailer.
D.
If electricity is required, an electrical permit is required.
E.
Trailers must meet the following requirements.
(1)
One trailer per builder or contractor.
(2)
Setback requirements for the zoning district must be met.
(3)
Anchored per Building Department requirements.
(4)
Must have skirting.
(5)
Roads and parking areas must be an all-weather surface capable
of supporting a fire apparatus.
(6)
Meet presently adopted Michigan Building Code, Michigan OSHA
and Michigan barrier-free requirements.
(7)
Must have one ten-pound ABC fire extinguisher.
(8)
Obtain C permit or street protection permit from Wayne County.
F.
Storage of materials under the trailer is not permitted.
G.
All equipment, materials, goods, poles, wires and other items associated
with the temporary building shall be removed from the premises within
five days of issuing a final certificate of occupancy.
Temporary sales offices shall be reviewed in accordance with
the following standards:
A.
Permitted in residential developments only when construction of a
model home for sales operations occurs simultaneously with the permit
for a temporary sales trailer. Upon issuing a temporary certificate
of occupancy for the model home, the approval for the temporary sales
office shall expire.
B.
Adequate parking, paved or gravel, must be provided based on nature
of the use and appropriate ordinance standards.
C.
Landscaping may be required based on site location, visibility and
duration of time that the sales office will remain on site.
D.
If electricity is required, an electrical permit is required.
E.
Trailers must meet the following requirements.
(1)
Anchored per Building Department requirements.
(2)
Must have skirting.
(3)
Setback requirements for the zoning district must be met.
(4)
Located in an area that provides minimal impact from the road
or adjacent property.
(5)
Roads and parking areas must be an all-weather surface capable
of supporting a fire apparatus.
(6)
Water meter and plumbing permit.
(7)
Meet presently adopted Michigan Building Code, Michigan OSHA
and Michigan barrier-free requirements.
(8)
Trailers with more than three risers must have a guardrail.
(9)
Must have one ten-pound ABC fire extinguisher.
(10)
Obtain C permit or street protection permit from Wayne County.
F.
Storage of materials under the trailer is not permitted.
When proposed on an individual homeowner's lot, a permit is
not required.
A.
A single portable moving and storage container may be placed on an
occupied lot for the purpose of loading or unloading personal belongings
to be transported to another location for a period of up to 14 days.
B.
Portable moving and storage containers or roll-off dumpsters used
in conjunction with a home improvement or construction project are
permitted for the duration of an active building permit.
C.
In the event of remodeling that does not require a Township permit,
flood damage, fire damage, asbestos removal or similar catastrophes
or emergency repairs, a single portable moving and storage container
or roll-off dumpster is permitted on an improved driveway surface
for a period of up to 30 days.
D.
Containers shall be located on an improved driveway surface and shall
not be located in the public right-of-way or a private road easement.
A.
Rental of membrane structures for the purpose of special events such
as graduations, weddings and other similar events or the use of membrane
structures for temporary storage is permitted on residential properties
for a period of time up to seven days.
B.
Membrane structures used for the purpose of parking or storage of
vehicles, recreation vehicles and/or equipment, maintenance equipment
and utility trailers are prohibited.
