§ 45-505. Temporary buildings.
No temporary building or structure shall be erected or placed on any lot in any district; provided, however:
(1)
This provision shall not prevent the placement or erection of a temporary construction or sales office for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days after issuance of a building permit for the projects permanent structure; provided, however:
a.
That both a building permit and a temporary certificate of use and occupancy is obtained and maintained for the erection or placement and use of the temporary structure.
b.
That the temporary structure complies with appropriate city code provisions.
c.
That any manufactured temporary structure used shall be properly skirted.
d.
That the temporary structure shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days following the issuance of either a temporary or permanent certificate of use and occupancy for the permanent structure.
e.
That the temporary certificate of use and occupancy for the temporary structure may be extended for successive ninety-day periods if, in the opinion of the city manager, good cause is shown.
f.
The exception provided by this subsection shall permit a developer to use one (1) single-family residential lot in a subdivision or phase of a subdivision for placement of a temporary structure for use as a sales office for such subdivision; provided that such temporary structures shall not be placed or remain when permanent structures exist or are under construction on abutting lots.
(2)
This provision shall not prevent the placement or erection of a temporary building by an organization for the purpose of selling Christmas trees upon request to the city manager's office, provided:
a.
The organization has complied with the applicable provisions of the City Code.
b.
The building shall not be erected or placed prior to Thanksgiving and shall be removed by December 31 of the same calendar year.
c.
Building permits have been obtained in accordance with the City Code.
d.
Such sales are permitted by the use regulations of this zoning ordinance.
(3)
This provision does not affect the placement of manufactured homes in an R6 Manufactured Home District.
(4)
This provision shall not prevent the placement or erection of a temporary building for the purpose of selling food and drink at special events, such as but not limited to, a carnival, a circus, or a special business promotion. Such building shall be erected or placed for a period of no more than thirty (30) consecutive days. The use of such temporary buildings in districts zoned residential shall be limited to the premises of a community facility permitted in that zoning district. Building permits shall not be required for the placement of mobile units for such uses.
(5)
This provision shall not prevent the placement or erection of a temporary building for use as temporary office space, not open to the general public, during the expansion of the facilities of an existing business; provided, however:
a.
Such business is located within a district zoned O3 Office/Research and Development; C1 Retail Commercial; C3 Regional Business District; C5 Oyster Point Business/Manufacturing; M1 Light Industrial District; or M2 Heavy Industrial District.
b.
That a building permit has been issued for construction of the addition to the existing business.
c.
That a building permit is obtained for erection or placement of the temporary building.
d.
That the temporary building is located in accordance with district regulations.
e.
That the temporary building be removed from the site within seven (7) days following the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy for the new construction.
(6)
Tents or tent-like structures (herein referred to as "such structures") shall be permitted to be erected subject to the following:
a.
Such structures shall not be permitted for dwelling purposes, except when located within an approved camping site.
b.
Such structures erected as an accessory structure to the existing use only in a residential zoned district shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed three (3) days, and shall conform to the requirements for accessory buildings in the district in which erected. The zoning administrator may, upon written request, approve the use of such structures for an additional four (4) days.
Where such structures are erected as accessory structures to existing community facilities, they shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year.
Activities associated with structures permitted in this section shall be terminated by 11:00 p.m.
c.
Such structures erected as accessory structures in other than residential zoned districts shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year, and shall conform to the requirements for accessory buildings in the district in which erected. Such structures shall not be located less than one hundred (100) feet to any residential zoning district.
d.
Such structures erected as the main structure on a lot shall be permitted in O1, O2, O3, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, M1 and M2 zoning districts for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year, and shall conform to the requirements for main buildings in the district in which erected. Such structures shall not be located less than one hundred (100) feet to any residential zoning district.
e.
Any tent or tent-like structure shall be erected in conformance with the provisions of the building and fire prevention codes.
f.
It is not the intent of this section to prohibit or regulate the use of tents in conjunction with funeral services conducted within the boundaries of a legally existing cemetery.
g.
Such structures erected on city-owned land and used for the sole purpose of city-sponsored special events, including, without limitation, "Riverfair," the "Fall Festival," the "Fourth of July Celebration," or similar events, shall be permitted for a period of time not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days per calendar year.
(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)
(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)