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:
(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.
(7)
Parking calculations based on the standards of Article
26, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.