12.23.020 Temporary uses not requiring a zoning permit.
Although it is recognized that it is neither possible nor practical to list all of the temporary uses not needing a zoning permit, the following are allowed subject to the listed conditions:
(a) Handicap Ramp. A temporary handicap ramp is allowed to be constructed to provide access to a residential dwelling that does not meet the setback requirements of this ordinance.
1. The temporary handicap ramp shall be used solely for the purpose of handicapped accessibility to the residential dwelling. Any additional uses other than handicapped accessibility are prohibited (i.e. recreational decks defined as any landing area larger than 4' x 6').
2. The temporary handicap ramp shall be designed to have the least deviation of applicable setbacks.
3. The property owner is responsible for removing the temporary handicapped ramp when it is no longer required by the occupants of the dwelling
4. Additional conditions may be imposed to ensure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and all local, state and federal requirements.
(b) On-site Construction Trailers.
1. Construction trailer(s) shall be located on the same property in which the construction project it services is taking place.
2. The site on which the construction trailer(s) is proposed to be located shall have an active zoning, erosion control or storm water permit issued by the Division of Planning Operations.
3. Construction trailer(s) shall be located in an area which is accessible for emergency vehicles.
4. Construction trailer(s) shall comply with all local, State and Federal requirements.
5. Construction trailer(s) shall be removed from the property prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for which the building or related site improvements have occurred. Where a project does not require the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance, construction trailer(s) shall be removed from the property prior to the expiration of the permit relative to the project.
(c) Temporary Portable Storage Containers. A temporary portable storage container (such as, but not limited to, those available from PODS or U-Haul) is a purpose-built, fully enclosed, box-like container to provide residential property owners temporary storage space for home remodeling, relocating, fire and/or water damage; and cleaning out attics, basements, garages or other attached storage areas. A temporary portable storage container is not a storage shed, roll-off container, dumpster, cargo/shipping container or the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer.
1. Temporary portable storage containers shall only be permitted on lots with a principal building or structure.
2. Temporary portable storage containers shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation or used as a principal use or principal building or structure.
3. All temporary portable storage containers shall display the container provider’s contact information. Signs shall not contain other advertising for any other product or services.
4. Temporary portable storage containers shall not be inhabited.
5. Containers may not be placed in any road right-of-way, vision triangle, sidewalk, and landscape or drainage easement.
6. Due to the temporary nature of temporary portable storage containers, location in a driveway or yard may be acceptable.
7. Temporary portable storage containers shall be permitted on a lot for a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days within a six (6) month period. For extensive construction projects a written extension may be granted by Planning & Development.
8. Maximum cumulative size of all temporary portable storage containers on a property may not exceed 130 square feet.
9. Portable storage containers may not exceed a height of 8½ feet. The height of such structures is measured from the lowest ground level adjacent to the structure to the top of the structure. Stacking of containers is prohibited.
(d) Yard Sales.
1. Not to exceed four (4) days in duration
2. No more than one (1) yard sale in any two (2) month period. [Code § 12.18.7-2.]