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Home My WebLink AboutUDC ReferenceOctober 18, 2005 CHAPTERS REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL DISTRI CTS ARTICLE E. TEMPORARY USE REQUIREMENTS ARTICLE E. SECTIONS: 11-5E-1: PURPOSE 11-3E-2: APPLICABILITY 11-5E-3: PROCESS 11-5E-4: GENERAL STANDARDS 11-5E-5: STANDARDS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS 11-5E-6: 11-5E-7: STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME/REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICES STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES 11-5E-$: STANDARDS FOR SEASONAL SALE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS 11-5E-9: 11-3E-10: STANDARDS FOR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR RECREATION EVENTS STANDARDS FOR VENDORS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR RECREATION EVEN 11-3E-11: T STANDARDS FOR PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS INVOLVING THE SALE OF G QODS AND MERCHANDISE WHERE IT IS ACCESSORY TO THE PRINCIPALLY PERMITT ED USE. 11-5E-1: the temporary PURPOSE; The regulations of this Article are intended to allow far or seasonal uses th t a support community events and celebrations, or uses of a limited duration that ar e accessory to a primary use. 11-5E-2: APPLICABILITY: The regulations of this Article shall apply to all temporary uses i,n all districts with th activities that e exception that special events and seasonal are conducted as part of an educ ti a on facility shall be deemed accessory uses. 11-SE-S: PROCESS: The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for any temporary use. 11-3E-4: GENERAL STANDARDS: A. Time period: 1. Except as otherwise defined in this Section, a temporary use is allowed for a specified period not exceeding twelve (12) months from issuance of Certificate of Zoning Compliance. 2. For seasonal stands ar events, the Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall specify a beginning and end date. 1 Chapter 3 Article E TEMPORARY USR REQUIREMENTS October 18, 2005 B. Location: 1. Structures and/or the display of merchandise shall comply with the setback requirements of the district within which it is located. 2. Temporary structures and merchandise shall be displayed so as not to interfere with the clear vision triangle. In no case shall items be displayed, or business conducted within the public right-of-way, unless otherwise authorized by the Transportation Authority. C~ Structures: 1. A maximum of one (1) structure shall be allowed and may cover a maximum of five hundred (50Q) square feet. 2. The use shall not result in the construction of any permanent structures that would not otherwise be permitted subject to the regulations of this Title. 3. Any temporary structures shall be portable and completely removed at the end of the allowed time period. ~. The applicant shall obtain any necessary building permits. D. Caretaker unit: ~~ 1. One (1) caretaker unit in a trailer or recreational vehicle may be allowed on the site only for the purposes of security and maintenance of the site. 2. The unit shall be completely removed at the end of the allowed time period. E. Parking and access: 1. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided to serve the use. 2. The use shall not displace the required off-street parking spaces or loading areas of the principal permitted uses on the site. 3. The entrance and exit drives shall be designed to prevent traffic hazards and nuisances. - 4. All surfaces used far parking shall be constructed with paving, vegetative cover or of dustless material. F. Signs. All signs erected in association with the use shall be in compliance with the regulations for signs, Chapter 3 Article D sI~N REQUiREMErvTS of the Meridian City Municipal Cade. 2 Chapter 3 Article E TEMPORARY USE REQUIREMENTS October 18, 2005 G. Noise: Compressors, fans, pumps, and other motorized equipment shall be located or shielded to reduce noise levels to adjoining properties. H. Site conditions: 1. The site shall be returned to a clean condition after the termination of the use, including free of debris and garbage. 2. Unsold food products, trees, greens, or debris generated by the use shall be properly disposed off the site. Unobstructed sidewalk: If a private sidewalk ar pedestrian way in firont of the building is used for the temporary use, a minimum width of four (4) feet shall remain unobstructed for pedestrian use. ~- Conditions: The Director may require additional conditions to mitigate adverse effects on surrounding properties, particularly regarding traffic generated, compressor and pump noise, odor, light and glare, dust, and hours of operation. The conditions may include, but not be limited to, any or all of the following: 1. Standards related #o the emission of noise, vibration, and other potentially objectionable impacts. 2. Limits on time of day for the conduct of the specified use, including deliveries and maintenance. 3. Other standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and mitigate adverse effects on surrounding property. K. The use shall comply with any guidelines, regulations and permitting process required by any authorizing public agencies, including but not limited to, the Central District Health Department, Transportation Authority, and Meridian City Departments. 11-3E-5: STANDARDS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS: A. The use shall be prohibited in residential districts. B. The applicant or owner shall obtain written approval of the Meridian City Fire Department. C. Dates of fireworks sales shall comply with Idaho Code §39-2606. D. Applicant shall comply with the standards for access as determined by the Transportation Authority. F. Parking areas shall be paved, in vegetative cover, or improved with a dustless material. ~ Chapter 3 Article E TEMPORARY USE REQUIREME=NTS October 18, 2005 11-3E-6: STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME/REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICES: A. The sales office shall be located on a lot within a subdivision or planned unit development. B. The principal use of the sales office shall be the sale of lots and/or dwellings within the development. C. The sales office shall meet the construction standards for commercial occupancy and obtain all necessary permits as required by the Building Code in accord with Title 10 of the Meridian City Municipal Code. D~ When required, the applicant or owner shall obtain a building permit to convert the sales office to a dwelling or shall remove the sales office within 30 days of the sale or rent of the final lot or space. 11-3E-7: STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES: A. New development shall contain construction debris on-site and prevent wind-blown debris from entering neighboring properties. B. Temporary buildings, construction trailers, equipment and materials may be permitted in any district during the period construction work is in progress. Such temporary facilities or equipment shall be removed within 60 days of completion of the construction work. 11-3E-8: STANDARDS FOR SEASONAL SALE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS: A. The provisions of this Title shall apply to holiday tree lot, snow cane shack, pumpkin sale stand, produce stand, and similar uses as determined by the Director. B. The use shall be prohibited in residential districts. C. Such sales are limited to a period of time not to exceed two (2) consecutive months for pumpkin and Christmas tree sales, and four (4) consecutive months per calendar year for other uses. Christmas tree lots shall be removed by the 1st day of January. D. Applicant shall comply with the standards far access as determined by the Transportation Authority. E. Parking areas shall be paved, in vegetative cover, or improved with a dustless material. 4 Chapter 3 Article E TEMPORARY USE REQUIREMENTS October 18, 2005 11-3E-9: STANDARDS FOR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR RECREATION EVENT: A. Events, such as festivals, carnivals, circuses, fairs, and amusement rides may be allowed in any nonresidential district for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks within any ninety- (9Q) day period. B. The Meridian City Police Department shall approve the location and access far any use in this category. C. Vendors shall obtain a City of Meridian Vendor License. 11-3E-117: STANDARDS FOR VENDORS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR RECREATION EVENT: A. The applicant shall provide notarized consent of the property owner. B. The use shall be prohibited in Residential Districts. C. Vendor shall obtain City of Meridian Vendor License. D. No caretaker unit shall be allowed. E. Signs shall only be allowed an the vending units and shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. F. No direct sales to customers in vehicles shall be allowed. The design and placement of the units shall prohibit such sales. (Vendors with drive-up windows must be in a structure and shall be processed as a conditional use in accord with Chapter 5 ADMiNisTRATioN of this Title.) G. The 12-month approval period shall be evaluated at the time of the annual license renewal. 1. If Planning staff and/or the Code Enforcement Officers have unresolved, compelling complaints regarding the vendor, a new temporary use shall be required. Otherwise the twelve-(12) month approval period shall be extended. 2. As complaints are received, the Director will determine ifi the complaint represents a compelling health and/or safety issue. Any compelling complaints will be forwarded to the Code Enforcement Officer far resolution in accord with the enforcement provisions of Section 11-1-11 of this Title. 5 Chapter 3 Article E TEMPORARY USE REC2UIREMENTs October 18, 2t7t)5 11-3E-11: STANDARDS FOR PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS INVOLVING THE SALE OF GOODS AND MERCHANDISE WHERE IT IS ACCESSORY TO THE PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USE: A. The applicant shall provide notarized consent of the property owner. B. The use shall be prohibited in residential districts. C. Activities may be conducted outside for a period of not more than two (2) weeks. D. Applicant may request renewal twice during any calendar year, for a maximum of six (6) weeks per calendar year. 6 Chapter 3 ArtlCle E "(-EMPORARY USE REQUIREMENTS