§ 17.16.020. Temporary uses.

The following uses may be operated for a limited time period and need not to be enclosed. A temporary use permit must be obtained in accordance with [Section] 17.16.030. All building permits must be obtained for any structural improvements in accordance with Title 15, CRMC and the Development Procedures Manual.

A.

Commercial event. A Temporary use Permit for a Commercial Event can by issued for up to ninety days. A commercial event is defined as periodic outdoor sales of goods by occupants of a commercial parcel and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1.

Farmers' market/seasonal sales. Farmers' market or seasonal sales means a temporary or permanent structure or vehicle used for the sale of agricultural produce and seasonal items.

2.

Sidewalk sale. Sidewalk sale means sales that are conducted by either the store owner or occupant, outside of their store, or by one or more commercial farms, on a public or private sidewalk and/or adjacent pedestrian area.

3.

Truckload sale. Truckload sale means the outdoor sale of various goods by persons who are not employed by the owners or managers of the parcel on which the sale occurs, or tenants of buildings on the parcel on which the sale occurs.

4.

Mobile vendor. Mobile vendor means a commercial establishment that sells goods and freshly made and/or packaged food items from motorized vehicles instead of a storefront location.

5.

Public interest or special event. Public interest or special event means outdoor gatherings, auctions, art sales, block parties, and bake sales for the benefit of the community at-large, or community service or non-profit organizations (either faith-based and secular). These events may also include, but are not limited to, outdoor concerts, auctions, carnivals, circuses, outdoor meetings, and special entertainment at commercial properties. Such uses are often characterized by frequent travel to various communities and high noise levels, regardless of their purpose.

B.

A Temporary Use Permit for a temporary building or temporary storage can be issued for up to twenty-four months. Temporary buildings/storage includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1.

Manufactured building. Manufactured building means a structure that is used temporarily as a classroom, dwelling unit, construction office, or storage unit. Also includes shipping containers that are twenty feet or more in length, when used to store construction materials. Manufactured building does not include portable on-demand storage units.

2.

Model home. Model home and on-site real estate office means a dwelling unit that is used as a model to display the layout and finishes of other dwelling units that are or will be available for sale within a subdivision or condominium development.

3.

Sales office. Sales office means a dwelling unit within a subdivision or condominium that is used as a sales office. Also includes a modular unit used as a sales office for a subdivision or condominium.

4.

Portable storage unit. Portable storage unit means a large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases or other material in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo.

5.

Temporary building/storage yard. Temporary building or storage yard means a location to temporarily store materials and/or equipment.

(Ord. No. 2015-06 , § 3, 2-17-2015; Ord. 2012-18 §1)