Chapter 17.70
TEMPORARY USES
Sections:
17.70.000 Security units.
17.70.005 Project sales offices/sales models.
17.70.010 Other temporary buildings.
17.70.020 Temporary parking lots.
17.70.030 Temporary municipal office uses.
17.70.035 Temporary storage units.
17.70.040 Bistro and outdoor dining.
17.70.050 Repealed.
17.70.000 Security units.
A. Definition. A “security unit” is a building, mobile home, trailer, or vehicle used temporarily in connection with providing security during construction of a structure or building for which a valid building permit has been issued.
B. Conditions. A security unit is permitted in all zones under the following conditions:
1. All sanitation facilities and safety measures shall be approved in advance by the building official, health official and other appropriate city officials.
2. Unless earlier directed by the building official pursuant to subsection (B)(3) of this section, security units in the following zones shall be removed after the following time periods:
a. In an RS zone, one year;
b. All other zones, one year, with a one-year extension if the community development director finds that the project is large enough to require the longer period, disregarding any self-imposed delay.
3. The building official may order the removal of a security unit if any of the following situations occur:
a. The building permit expires or is cancelled.
b. The building official issues an occupancy permit.
c. The building official determines that the security structure is no longer needed to provide protection against theft or vandalism. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
17.70.005 Project sales offices/sales models.
A. Definition. A “project sales office” or “sales model” is space within an otherwise permitted building used temporarily to support the sale of multifamily or condominium units.
B. Conditions. A project sales office or sales model is only permitted to occur on the property containing the project or unit(s) being offered for sale. The sales office or sales model shall be discontinued and removed prior to occupancy of the last unit available for sale on the property.
C. The granting of a permit for a sales office or sales model shall be processed as a Type I decision. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3736 § 17, 2009; Ord. 3347 § 1, 2001].
17.70.010 Other temporary buildings.
Except as provided in ECDC 17.70.030, a conditional use permit shall be required to construct a temporary building in any zone. The permit shall be administratively reviewed by staff and shall be valid for a period of one year; provided, however, that said permit may be extended by the development services director for a single one-year extension upon submittal of a written application prior to the expiration of the original permit. All the requirements of the zoning district shall be met. An appeal of the staff decision granting or denying such a permit or extension shall be reviewed by the hearing examiner in accordance with the requirements for any other conditional use permit under Chapter 20.06 ECDC. [Ord. 3783 § 4, 2010; Ord. 3775 § 4, 2010; Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3736 § 18, 2009; Ord. 2833 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2541, 1985].
17.70.020 Temporary parking lots.
See ECDC 17.50.090, which by this reference is incorporated herein as if set forth in full. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
17.70.030 Temporary municipal office uses.
The city council may, at its sole discretion, approve the installation of a temporary building or mobile office structure to house municipal office and related storage in conjunction with or in anticipation of the construction or remodeling of a municipal facility. Such structure shall be exempt from any other requirements of the zoning code and the decision of the city council shall be final. The city staff is hereby directed to provide for reasonable landscaping and screening of such structure and sufficient drawings and site plans to adequately inform the council of the nature and proposed use of the structure, its design and the anticipated length of time which the structure will be in use. In no event shall the use of such a temporary structure exceed three years without the specific authorization of the city council. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2833 § 2, 1991].
17.70.035 Temporary storage units.
A. Defined.
1. “Canopy” means a structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable materials supported by any manner, except by air or the contents it protects, and is open without sidewalls or drops on 75 percent or more of the perimeter.
2. “Cargo or shipping container” means a standardized container designed without an axle or wheels, which was originally, specifically, or formerly designed for or used in the packing, shipping, movement or transportation of freight, articles, goods or commodities.
3. “Tent” means a structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or other pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects.
B. Cargo or Shipping Containers. No person shall place or cause to be placed any cargo or shipping container, regardless of structural modifications, on any area or any property in a residentially zoned district that is not subject to the design review process. Property or projects subject to the design review process may apply for this use per ECDC 20.10.010. Administrative waivers shall not apply.
The temporary placement of a portable storage container on a residentially zoned lot for the purpose of loading and unloading household contents shall be permitted for a period of time not exceeding 30 days in a calendar year.
C. Tents, tarps and canopy structures which use plastic sheeting, canvas, or other similar pliable materials to cover storage areas, and/or to be used as carports are regulated in residential zones:
1. Tents or canopies with a floor area measured to the exterior wall or post exceeding 200 square feet are prohibited, except for those used for limited time period for a special event such as a party or wedding not to exceed 24 hours.
2. Tents and canopies shall comply with setback and height requirements for accessory structures for the zone. Lot coverage requirements also apply.
If a tent or canopy is located within six feet of another tent(s) or canopy(ies) or attached in any way, they shall be considered as one tent or canopy and shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (A) and (B) of this section for combined floor area and location.
D. Temporary storage units do not require a conditional use permit. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
17.70.040 Bistro and outdoor dining.
A properly zoned and licensed food or beverage service establishment may temporarily utilize public sidewalks in right-of-way areas immediately adjacent to its establishment. The area authorized for use shall be that area of the immediately adjacent public right-of-way and/or outdoor areas under the lease or ownership of the applicant lying between the applicant’s property and the public right-of-way. The area authorized for such use shall not extend beyond the street frontage of the business lessee or property owner. Any building or structure as such terms are defined pursuant to the building code adopted by Chapter 19.00 ECDC shall fully comply with all provisions of the community development code, including, but not limited to, review and approval by the architectural design board. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3293 § 1, 2000; Ord. 3265 § 1, 1999].
17.70.050 Temporary homeless shelters.
Repealed by Ord. 3814. [Ord. 3794 § 2, 2010; Ord. 3769 §§ 2 – 7, 2009].