Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13 Temporary Uses 13. Section 1301—Purpose:
The following regulations are provided to accommodate those uses that are identified as a Temporary Use (identified as “T”) in the Table of Uses. The character and nature of a Temporary (T) Use may be such that use requirements may be necessary to protect adjacent properties and the general health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the Town. Section 1302—Authority:
The Planner is hereby authorized to review and render a final decision approving, approving with conditions, or denying all Temporary Use Applications. Section 1303—Initiation:
All requests to establish a Temporary Use shall be made on the applicable Application form provided by the Town. A property owner may present a Temporary Use Application for review and decision by the Planner. An agent of the property owner, or a lessee of the property, may present a Temporary Use Application to the Planner for review and decision, provided such Application is accompanied by a property owner affidavit of authorization. Section 1304—Review and Approval Procedures:
1. The procedures for the review and consideration of a Temporary Use Application are identified by Figure 13-1, herein. 2. An Application to establish a Temporary Use shall be determined complete by the Planner, as provided by Section 1206, herein. For Temporary Use Applications determined to be incomplete, the Planner shall comply with the requirements of Section 1207, herein. 3. As provided by Section 1302, the Planner is authorized to render a final decision on the issuance of a Temporary Use Application upon a finding that the use is identified as a Temporary Use in the Table of Uses, and will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Ordinance, Building Codes, as adopted, and all Health Codes, as applicable. Section 1305—Allowed Temporary Uses:
The following uses and activities may be authorized by the Planner with a finding that the Use will be conducted in compliance with all the requirements of this Ordinance: 1. All Uses proposed to be established for a maximum period of sixty (60) days, such uses being discontinued after the expiration of sixty (60) days.
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Section 1306—Exemptions:
All family reunions and gatherings shall be exempt from the requirements of a Temporary Use Application and approval and shall not be required to present a Temporary Use Application. Section 1307—Effect of Approval:
The approval of a Temporary Use Application shall authorize the establishment of the approved temporary use, subject to any requirements of approval. Approval of a Temporary Use shall not be deemed an Approval of any other Application, Permit, or License. Section 1308—Appeal:
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Planner regarding a Temporary Use Application may appeal the decision as provided by Chapter 26, herein. Section 1309—Temporary Use Approval Amendment:
No Temporary Use Application shall be amended. If an amendment to a Temporary Use Application is required, a new Temporary Use Application shall be required as provided by this Chapter. Section 1310—Expiration:
A Temporary Use Application approval shall expire and shall be invalid if the approved Temporary Use is not commenced within thirty (30) days from the date of approval by the Planner.
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Figure 13-1 Temporary (T) Use Application Procedures
Temporary Use Application filed with Planner
Application Reviewed by Planner for Application Completeness
Application Determined Complete
Application Determined Incomplete
Planner distributes Temporary Use Application information to DRC and schedules meeting for technical review
See Figure 12-1
The Planner considers the Temporary Use Application information and report provided by the DRC
Temporary Use Application found to Comply with all requirements of Land Use Ordinances, Building Codes, and all other applicable Ordinances. Temporary Use Approved by the Planner
Temporary Use Application found To Not Comply with all requirements of Land Use Ordinances, Building Codes, and all other applicable Ordinances. Temporary Use Denied by the Planner
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The following regulations are provided to accommodate those uses that are identified as a Temporary Use (identified as “T”) in the Table of Uses. The character and nature of a Temporary (T) Use may be such that use requirements may be necessary to protect adjacent properties and the general health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the Town. Section 1302—Authority:
The Planner is hereby authorized to review and render a final decision approving, approving with conditions, or denying all Temporary Use Applications. Section 1303—Initiation:
All requests to establish a Temporary Use shall be made on the applicable Application form provided by the Town. A property owner may present a Temporary Use Application for review and decision by the Planner. An agent of the property owner, or a lessee of the property, may present a Temporary Use Application to the Planner for review and decision, provided such Application is accompanied by a property owner affidavit of authorization. Section 1304—Review and Approval Procedures:
1. The procedures for the review and consideration of a Temporary Use Application are identified by Figure 13-1, herein. 2. An Application to establish a Temporary Use shall be determined complete by the Planner, as provided by Section 1206, herein. For Temporary Use Applications determined to be incomplete, the Planner shall comply with the requirements of Section 1207, herein. 3. As provided by Section 1302, the Planner is authorized to render a final decision on the issuance of a Temporary Use Application upon a finding that the use is identified as a Temporary Use in the Table of Uses, and will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Ordinance, Building Codes, as adopted, and all Health Codes, as applicable. Section 1305—Allowed Temporary Uses:
The following uses and activities may be authorized by the Planner with a finding that the Use will be conducted in compliance with all the requirements of this Ordinance: 1. All Uses proposed to be established for a maximum period of sixty (60) days, such uses being discontinued after the expiration of sixty (60) days.
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Section 1306—Exemptions:
All family reunions and gatherings shall be exempt from the requirements of a Temporary Use Application and approval and shall not be required to present a Temporary Use Application. Section 1307—Effect of Approval:
The approval of a Temporary Use Application shall authorize the establishment of the approved temporary use, subject to any requirements of approval. Approval of a Temporary Use shall not be deemed an Approval of any other Application, Permit, or License. Section 1308—Appeal:
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Planner regarding a Temporary Use Application may appeal the decision as provided by Chapter 26, herein. Section 1309—Temporary Use Approval Amendment:
No Temporary Use Application shall be amended. If an amendment to a Temporary Use Application is required, a new Temporary Use Application shall be required as provided by this Chapter. Section 1310—Expiration:
A Temporary Use Application approval shall expire and shall be invalid if the approved Temporary Use is not commenced within thirty (30) days from the date of approval by the Planner.
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Figure 13-1 Temporary (T) Use Application Procedures
Temporary Use Application filed with Planner
Application Reviewed by Planner for Application Completeness
Application Determined Complete
Application Determined Incomplete
Planner distributes Temporary Use Application information to DRC and schedules meeting for technical review
See Figure 12-1
The Planner considers the Temporary Use Application information and report provided by the DRC
Temporary Use Application found to Comply with all requirements of Land Use Ordinances, Building Codes, and all other applicable Ordinances. Temporary Use Approved by the Planner
Temporary Use Application found To Not Comply with all requirements of Land Use Ordinances, Building Codes, and all other applicable Ordinances. Temporary Use Denied by the Planner
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