HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-1430 City Code Update Outdoor Sales & Temp Use OrdinanceCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO.~ _ 1 ~'3Q
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN REPLACING CHAPTER 4, TITLE 3
OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE, RELATING TO OUTDOOR SALES AND
TEMPORARY USES: DEFINTIONS; MOBILE SALES UNITS; TEMPORARY USES;
CITIZEN'S USE PERMITS; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Ordinance nos. 08-1354, 08-1371, and 08-1356, the City
Council of the City of Meridian adopted a procedure by which outdoor sales and temporary uses
occurring in the City of Meridian are required to meet minimum standards for the purpose of
protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Meridian residents and other participants in such
outdoor sales and temporary uses;
WHEREAS, the permitfing procedure and standards have been found to generally
accommodate outdoor sales and temporary uses that complement existing City of Meridian
businesses; that are safe, attractive, and desirable; that add variety to the shopping and/or dining
opportunities available to City of Meridian residents; and that support and encourage community
events and celebrations;
WHEREAS, the amendments to the Outdoor Sales and Temporary Uses ordinance set
forth herein are intended to improve and refine the process and standards of such ordinance,
specifically:
1. To clarify the intent of the City Council of the City of Meridian that each individual
person acting as or operating a Mobile Sales Unit in the City of Meridian shall be
required obtain a City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License, and that no person may
share or operate under another's Mobile Sales Unit License;
2. To require the expiration of Mobile Sales Unit Licenses one year after the date of
issuance in order to allow the City to review updated criminal records and other
background information upon re-application;
3. To set an appeal period for appeals of issuances, denials, and revocations of Mobile
Sales Unit Licenses;
4. To allow temporary uses at indoor locations, subject to standards designed to protect
the health and safety of persons and property involved in such uses;
5. To clarify the details to be represented on site plans in order to best protect the health,
safety, welfare, and convenience of the public; and
6. To address air quality impacts of temporary uses by establishing standards that will
ameliorate fugitive dust emissions from vehicle and pedestrian traffic into, out of, and
on temporary use sites.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
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Section 1. That Title 3, Chapter 4, of the Meridian City Code shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
OUTDOOR SALES AND TEMPORARY USES
3-4-1: DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
A. FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY: Any and all expressive and associative activity that is
protected by the United States and Idaho Constitutions, including speech, press, assembly,
and/or the right to petition. This definition shall not include activity that damages, harms or
injures persons or property.
B. GARAGE SALE: The sale, offer for sale, offer for trade, offer free of charge, or display for
the purpose of selling, trading, or offering, of one (1) or more items of used or unwanted
tangible personal property, including, but not limited to: clothing, household effects, tools,
toys, recreation equipment, or other used or second-hand items customarily found in or about
the home; where such sale, trade, offer or any portion thereof occurs outdoors or where any
goods offered for sale or trade are displayed outdoors; and such sale, trade, offer or any
portion thereof occurs at a residence or residential property. This definition shall include
yard sales, basement sales, attic sales, moving sales, tag sales, rummage sales, and other such
sales known by terms which are synonymous with the teen GARAGE SALE. This definition
shall not include, and this section shall not apply to, sales specifically authorized by and
conducted in conformity with statute or judicial order or conducted under judicial
supervision, including, but not limited to, estate sales.
C. GOODS: Tangible personal property, products, produce, food, or merchandise sold, offered
for sale, offered for trade, offered free of charge, or displayed for the purpose of selling,
trading, or offering. This definition shall also apply to personal property, products, or
merchandise that is offered or displayed to be sold, traded, offered, or delivered at another
time or location, or that serves as a sample of that to be sold, traded, offered, or delivered at
another time or location. This definition shall not include fireworks.
D. MOBILE SALES UNIT:
1. A traveling, and/or door-to-door commercial or retail establishment, enterprise,
facility, and/or any agent or representative thereof, from which or whom, at which or
whom, or by which or whom goods and/or services are sold, traded, given away;
offered for sale, trade, or giveaway; displayed for the purpose of sale, trade, or
giveaway; or delivered pursuant to such sale, trade, or giveaway; and which or whom:
a. Does not remain within any 300-square-foot area for more than two (2)
consecutive hours within any twenty-four-hour (24-hour) period; and
b. Is neither located on the premises of, nor physically attached to, any permanent
proprietor, except when parking or stopping temporarily in order to conduct a
sale, trade, giveaway, offer, display, or delivery.
2. A MOBILE SALES Utvrr may travel and/or consist of any form of conveyance or
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transport, including, but not limited to, by foot, vehicle, trailer, cart, wheeled or other
container, or other form of offering, displaying, or storing goods and/or services.
3. This definition shall not include FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY on public or private
property.
4. This definition shall not include the delivery of goods or services to a residence or
place of business pursuant to a sale, trade, giveaway, or order previously transacted or
placed with a commercial or retail establishment, enterprise, facility, and/or any agent
or representative thereof which is not traveling and/or door-to-door.
E. ORGANIZER: The person who coordinates and/or promotes one or more vendors,
activities, and/or venues in order to create or produce an Outdoor Mazket or Special Event,
and/or the applicant in whose name a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit for an Outdoor
Market or Special Event is held.
F. OUTDOOR MARKET: The sale, offer for sale, offer for trade, offer free of charge, or
display by any person or persons for the purpose of selling, trading, or offering, of one (1) or
more items of produce, food items, arts, crafts, new or used tangible personal property; where
such sale, trade, offeror any portion thereof occurs:
1. Outdoors or where any goods offered for sale or trade are displayed outdoors; and
2. On public property or on property accessible by the general public; and
3. Within 300 feet of any other person or persons selling, trading, or offering one (1) or
more items of produce, food items, arts, crafts, new or used tangible personal
property.
This definition shall include outdoor farmer's mazkets, outdoor flea markets, and outdoor
arts, crafts, and/or hobby markets. This definition shall not include FIRST AMENDMENT
ACTIVITY on public or private property.
G. PERMANENT PROPRIETOR: The owner or occupant of real property at which such
owner or occupant conducts an approved conditional or principal permitted use as such uses
are defined in the Meridian Unified Development Code.
H. PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT: An outdoor or open-air commercial or retail facility from
or at which goods and/or services are sold, traded, offered for sale or trade, or displayed for
the purpose of sale, trade, or giveaway; and which:
1. Remains within any 300-squaze-foot area for more than two consecutive hours within
any twenty-four hour period; and
2. Is located on the premises of, or physically attached to, a permanent proprietor; and is
operationally related or identical to such permanent proprietor.
A PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT may consist of any tangible structure, including, but not
limited to, a stall, booth, tent, platform, box, table, rack, palate, trailer, cart, vehicle,
container, or other form of offering, displaying, or storing goods and/or services.
I. PROPERTY: Any tract of contiguous land held in single ownership.
J. SERVICES: Work or labor that is offered, sold, or undertaken in exchange for money,
goods, or services or that is offered or undertaken free of charge. This definition shall also
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include work or labor that is to be offered, sold, or undertaken at another time or location, or
that serves as a sample or demonstration of work or labor to be offered, sold, or undertaken at
another time or location.
K. SPECIAL EVENT:
1. A planned or foreseeable commercial, recreational, or expressive activity or gathering
of persons which:
a. Changes, attempts to change, or has a tendency to change the typical use of
publicly accessible land or facilities, or the normal flow or regulation of
pedestrian or vehicular traffic upon or in the streets, sidewalks, or other publicly
accessible areas; and
b. Takes place, whether entirely or partially:
(1) On a street or sidewalk located within the City and will likely result in some
or total obstruction of such streets or sidewalks; or
(2) On any other property, whether public or private, but requires for its
successful execution the provision and coordination of City services to a
degree over and above that which the City normally provides; or
(3) On or in any area open to the public.
2. SPECIAL EVENTS may include, but shall not be limited to:
a. Parade, procession, organized movement, or motorcade, consisting of persons,
vehicles, or a combination thereof;
b. Public assembly, demonstration, march, meeting, parade, protest, rally, or vigil
which involves the expression of opinions or grievances of persons for a common
purpose;
c. Performance, presentation, ceremony, concert, or exhibit;
d. Athletic competition, race, or contest involving sports, games, or exercises; or
e. Community or neighborhood celebration, gathering, or block party.
3. The definition of SPECIAL EvENT shall not include:
a. An activity held solely on private property not accessible by the general public
and which neither requires the provision and coordination of City services to a
degree over and above that which the City routinely provides nor compromises
the ability of the City to respond to a public safety emergency;
b. An activity, including FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY, occurring on Streets of
sidewalks within the City or in or on City property, where such activity neither
results in the obstruction of streets or sidewalks, nor requires the provision and
coordination of City services to a degree over and above that which the City
routinely provides, nor compromises the ability of the City to respond to a public
safety emergency;
c. Funeral processions; or
d. Progammed activities provided or managed by the City.
L. SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME: A dwelling which serves as an exhibit or example of
dwellings constructed or to be constructed within the subdivision in which such model home
iS lOCated. Where a dwelling iS both a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME and a SUBDIVISION REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE, the definition of SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME shall apply.
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M. SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE: A structure from which lots and/or
dwellings are sold, rented, or offered for sale or rent, where such structure is located in the
subdivision containing such real estate. Where a structure is both a suBDrvtstoN MODEL
HOME and a SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE, the definition Of SUBDIVISION MODEL
xOME shall apply.
N. TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT: The use of an interior space of a building or portion
thereof for a use or purpose that differs from the building's principally permitted and/or
approved accessory use(s).
O. TEMPORARY SALES UNIT: An outdoor or open-air commercial or retail establishment,
enterprise, or facility from or at which goods and/or services are sold, traded, offered for sale or
trade, or displayed for the purpose of sale, trade, or giveaway; and which remains within any
300-square-foot area for more than two consecutive hours within any twenty-four hour period.
A TEMPORARY SALES UNIT may consist of any tangible structure, including, but not limited to, a
stall, booth, tent, platform, box, table, rack, palate, trailer, cart, vehicle, container, or other form
of offering, displaying, or storing goods and/or services. This definition shall not include the
sale of fireworks, which shall be governed by Title 5, Chapter 4, Meridian City Code.
P. TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign, and/or any device, fixture, placard, or structure which:
1. Uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to identify, promote,
advertise, or direct patrons to a TEMPORARY UsE; and
2. Is not permanently mounted or secured.
This definition shall be limited in its application to TEMPORARY SIGNS regarding TEMPORARY
Uses as defined in and regulated by this chapter, and shall not apply to signs defined in and
regulated by other provisions of City Code, including, but not limited to, temporary and/or
permanent signs regulated by the Meridian Unified Development Code.
Q. TEMPORARY USE: The carrying on, for a determinate and transitory period of time, a use
of, at, or upon real property, including, but not limited to, the sale, trade, offer; delivery, or
display of goods or services, where such use is not the approved conditional or principal
permitted use designated for such real property as defined and regulated by the Meridian Unified
Development Code. TEMPORARY usES shall include, but shall not be limited to, SUBDIVISION
MODEL HOMES, SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICES, PROMOTIONAL SALES UNITS,
TEMPORARY SALES UNITS, TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT, SPECIAL EVENTS, OUTDOOR MARKETS,
and GARAGE SALES. The definition of TEMPORARY USE shall not include City management
and/or permitting of City facilities or usages otherwise governed by City ordinance or policy.
Any TEMPORARY USE established or operated within a park or facility operated by the City of
Meridian Parks and Recreation Department shall be deemed to be either a SPECIAL EVENT or
OUTDOOR MARKET.
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3-4-2: MOBILE SALES UNITS:
A. License and/or permit requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, allow
the operation of, or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT without each and all of the following licenses,
permits, and/or certifications:
1. Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by local, state or federal law.
2. Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by the Central District Health
Department.
3. Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from the Idaho
Tax Commission.
4. Any and all licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications required by Title 13 of the
Meridian City Code and/or the policies of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Department.
5. A City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License.
a. Application for a City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License shall be made to the
City Clerk, and shall include the following:
(1) A completed application form provided by the City Clerk, which form shall
include:
(a) Applicant's name, physical address, mailing address, driver's license number,
and social security number.
(b) A description of the goods and/or services to be sold, traded, given away,
offered, displayed, and/or delivered under the Mobile Sales Unit License.
(c) A description of the form of conveyance or transport to be used in the MOBILE
SALES UNIT'S operation, traveling, and/or conduct of sales, trades, giveaways,
offers, displays, and/or deliveries.
(d) A description of any and all motor vehicles to be used by the MOBILE SALES
UrrIT, including license plate state and number, make, model, color, and other
means of identification of such vehicle(s).
(e) A description of the hours, locations, and means at and by which the MoeILE
SALES UrrIT will operate, travel, and/or conduct sales, trades, giveaways, offers,
displays, and/or deliveries.
(f) A comprehensive listing of any infraction, misdemeanor and/or felony
convictions; probation violations; or forfeitures of bail by or of the applicant.
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(g) An agent upon whom service of process may be made in the State of Idaho.
(2) Application fee as set forth in fee schedule.
(3) Two (2) photographs of the applicant. Such photographs shall be two inches by
two inches and shall show the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and
distinguishable manner.
(4) A photocopy of applicant's driver's license or other government-issued
identification document.
(5) Fingerprints, taken by the Idaho State Police, of the applicant.
(6) Proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do
business in Idaho, protecting the applicant from all claims for damages to
property and bodily injury, including death, which may arise from operations
under or in connection with the Mobile Sales Unit License. Such insurance shall
name the City as additional insured and shall provide that the policy shall not
terminate or be canceled prior to the expiration date without thirty (30) days'
advance written notice to the City. Such insurance shall afford minimum limits of
$500,000.00 per person bodily injury, $500,000.00 per occurrence bodily injury,
and $100,000.00 per occurrence property damage.
b. Upon receipt of all application materials required by this section, the City Clerk shall
refer the application to the Chief of Police, who shall cause an investigation to
determine the validity and completeness of the information therein. The Chief of
Police or his designee shall endorse upon the application the findings of the
investigation and return it to the City Clerk.
c. Upon receipt of the findings of the Chief of Police or his designee, but no later than
twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of submission of the completed
application and all application materials required by this section, the City Clerk shall
either issue a City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License to the applicant or deny the
application. Where the City Clerk denies an application for a City of Meridian
Mobile Sales Unit License, he shall notify the applicant of such denial in writing,
which shall include notice of the right to appeal such decision as set forth in this
section. Written notice of the denial shall be sent via U.S. mail to the applicant at the
address set forth on the application.
d. The City Clerk shall deny an application for a Mobile Sales Unit License where:
(1) The application is incomplete or required application materials or fees have not
been submitted;
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(2) Investigation of such application or application materials reveals that provided
information is invalid, false, or incomplete;
(3) The applicant has been convicted of any misdemeanor related to motor vehicles;
alcohol, drugs, or illicit substances; theft, fraud, deception, or illegal sales of any
goods or services;
(4) The applicant has been convicted of any felony or of any violation of this section;
or
(5) The applicant is required by any law or legal order to register as a sex offender.
e. Appeal of the City Clerk's issuance or denial of an application for a Mobile Sales
Unit License may be made by any person. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall
state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via U.S.
Mail or in person within fourteen (14) days of such issuance or denial. Upon receipt
of such written appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at
a City Council meeting within thirty (30) days. Following a public hearing on the
appeal, City Council shall either affirm or reverse the City Clerk's action and shall
issue written findings supporting such decision. The City Council's decision on such
appeal shall be a final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to
the provisions of the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act.
f. The City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License shall include, on its face:
(1) The name of the individual licensed to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT
within the City under such license;
(2) A description of the goods and/or services that maybe sold, traded, given away,
offered, displayed, and/or delivered under such license;
(3) The hours, locations, and means at and by which the MOBILE SALES UNIT is
licensed to operate, travel, and/or conduct sales, trades, giveaways, offers,
displays, and/or deliveries under such license; and
(4) The dates during which such license is valid. Unless eazlier revoked, such license
shall expire three hundred sixty-five (365) days following the date of issuance.
g. A City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License shall not be required for:
(1) FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY On pub11C Oi prlVate property.
(2) A MOBILE SALES UNIT that is invited to the premises or place at which goods
and/or services are sold, traded, given away, offered, displayed, or delivered,
where such invitation is extended by the occupant or owner of such premises or
place. Such invitation maybe extended explicitly by such occupant or owner, or
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maybe extended implicitly by such occupant or owner by such occupant or
owner's transaction of business with such Mobile Sales Unit within the previous
three hundred sixty-five (365) days. Such invitation may be revoked by such
occupant or owner by explicit communication only, and shall be effective
immediately, whether conveyed orally or in writing.
(3) Any sale, trade, gift, offer, or display required by court order or by law.
(4) The occasional sale by local school students of admission to a function of their
school or of goods or services in support of a school program.
h. The City Clerk may revoke a Mobile Sales Unit License where:
(1) A term or condition of the license is violated by the licensee.
(2) In the course of operating or acting as a MOBILE SALES I)NIT, the licensee violates
a provision of this Chapter or of any other local, state, or federal law.
(3) It is found, after issuance of such license, that it was issued pursuant to falsified,
inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application.
(4) The licensee is convicted of any misdemeanor related to motor vehicles; alcohol,
drugs, or illicit substances; or theft, fraud, deception, or illegal sales of any goods
or services.
(5) The licensee is convicted of any felony.
(6) The licensee is required by any law or legal order to register as a sex offender.
The City Clerk shall notify the licensee of such revocation in writing, and shall mail
such notice to the applicant at the mailing address set forth in the Mobile Sales Unit
License application. Such revocation shall be effective immediately upon mailing by
the City Clerk.
i. Appeal of the City Clerk's revocation of an application of a Mobile Sales Unit
License may be made by the licensee. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall
state the reasons For such appeal, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via U.S.
Mail or in person within fourteen (14) days of such revocation. Upon receipt of such
appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a City Council
meeting within thirty (30) days. The City Council's decision on such appeal shall be
a final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to the provisions of
the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act.
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B. Time of Operation of Mobile Sales Units.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT at a time of
day that is outside the scope of a valid, current Mobile Sales Unit License.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT upon a date
that is outside the scope of a valid, current Mobile Sales Unit License.
C. Place of Operation of Mobile Sales Units.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT at a location
that is outside the scope of a valid, current Mobile Sales Unit License.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or mode of conveyance utilized in
the operation or activity of a MOBILE SALES I1NIT in violation of any generally applicable
provision of Meridian City Code or local, state, or federal law.
3. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT or allow
such operation or activity in any area of the City or in any manner prohibited by the
Meridian Unified Development Code.
4. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT or allow
such operation or activity in or on any City building, or City property other than a City
Park, without the prior written or recorded consent of City Council.
D. Manner of Operation of Mobile Sales Units.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT if any
required license, permit, and/or certification required for such operation or activity is
expired or is not valid and current for any reason.
2. If the MOBILE SALES UNIT is or utilizes a motor vehicle or other mode of transportation, a
valid and current Mobile Sales Unit License shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place on
such vehicle or other mode of transportation at all times during such operation or activity.
Otherwise, a valid and current Mobile Sales Unit License shall be kept on the licensee's
person at all times during such operation or activity and shall be exhibited at any time
upon request of any person. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a
MOBILE SALES UNIT if a Mobile Sales Unit License is not exhibited as required by this
section.
3. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or act as a MOBILE SALES UNIT where such
person is not specifically licensed under a valid, current Mobile Sales Unit License.
4. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or acting as a MoB[LE SALES UNIT to sell,
trade, give away; offer for sale, trade, or giveaway; display goods or services for the
purpose of sale, trade, or giveaway; or deliver goods or services pursuant to such sale,
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trade, or giveaway goods or services that are outside the scope of a valid, current Mobile
Sales Unit License.
5. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or acting as MOBILE SALES UNIT to operate
a musical instrument or amplification device from such MOBILE SALES UNIT where such
music or sound is audible beyond fifty feet (50') of the source of such music or sound.
6. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or acting as a MOBILE SALES UNIT to:
a. Misrepresent his or her purpose or affiliation;
b. Continue communications with a potential customer regarding a sale, trade,
giveaway, or offer thereof after such customer has stated that he or she does not wish
to participate in such transaction or further communicate with such MOBILE SALES
UNIT.
c. Represent the issuance of any license under this Chapter as an endorsement or
recommendation of such licensed activity.
E. Penalty. A violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by
such fine and or imprisonment as established by Idaho Code. In addition to such penalty, any
person violating any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to any and all other applicable
administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. Each day upon which a violation of this
chapter continues or occurs may be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
F. Enforcement. Peace officers shall be empowered to enforce the provisions of this title. An
officer may call upon the services of the planning, fire, parks or other appropriate city
departments to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this title or in an investigation of
a suspected violation thereof.
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3-4-3: TEMPORARY USES:
A. License and/or permit requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish,
operate, allow the operation or establishment of, or act as any TEMPORARY USE without each
and all of the following licenses, permits, and/or certifications:
1. Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by local, state, or federal law.
2. Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by the Central District Health
Department.
3. Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the Meridian
City Code.
4. Any and all licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications required by Title 13 of the
Meridian City Code and/or the policies of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Department.
5. A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
6. A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit, except that a City of Meridian Temporary
Use Permit shall not be required for the following activities, provided that this exception
shall not exempt such activities from any other requirements of law: FIRST AMENDMENT
ACTIVITY on public or private property; any sale, trade, gift, offer, or display required by
court order or by law; GARAGE SALES; or fireworks sales.
a. Application for a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit shall be made to the City
Clerk, and shall include a completed application form provided by the City Clerk,
which form shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) The name, address, and tax identification number of the applicant, and/or, if the
applicant is a partnership, company, or corporation, the name, address, and
corporate or tax identification number of such entity. Addresses required by this
section shall include both local and corporate addresses, as well as both physical
and mailing addresses.
(2) The names and addresses of all employees and/or persons who will be
establishing, operating, or acting as a TEMPORARY USE within the City under the
Temporary Use Permit. Addresses required by this section shall include both
local and corporate addresses, and both physical and mailing addresses.
(3) A description of the use, including any goods and/or services to be sold, traded,
given away, offered, displayed, and/or delivered, or any activities or events
scheduled to occur, under the Temporary Use Pennit.
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(4) A description of any structures that will be used in the course of activities, sales,
trades, giveaways, offers, and/or displays under the Temporary Use Permit.
(5) A description of any and all motor vehicles to be used by or in the course of the
TEMPORARY USE, including license plate state and number, make, model, color,
and other means of identification of such vehicle(s).
(6) Site plan(s), floor plans, andlor map(s), which shall indicate the location(s) of any
and all components of the proposed TEMPORARY USE, including, but not limited
to, any and all items listed in this subsection. Where any material change is made
to an approved plan prior to or upon set-up of the TEMPORARY USE, an
updated plan shall be submitted to the City and approved prior to operation of the
use. The plan(s) and/or map(s) shall include, but need not be limited to, the
following:
(a) structures,
(b) displays,
(c) goods,
(d) vendors,
(e) scheduled events,
(f) restrooms,
(g) first aid stations,
(h) drinking water sources,
(i) garbage receptacles,
(j) generators and any other mechanical equipment,
(k) cooking equipment
(1) TEMPORARY SIGNS,
(m)devices of a carnival nature (e.g. pennants, strings of lights, ribbons,
streamers, spinners, twirlers, propellers, and bubble machines),
(n) entrance/exit drives,
(o) azeas and surfaces upon which vehicles will be driven,
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(p) areas and surfaces upon which vehicles will be pazked, and/or
(q) sediment traps.
(6) A description of the dimensions, quantity, and locations of any and all
TEMPORARY slows that will be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to the
TEMPORARY USE.
(7) Permission of owners of property upon which such TEMPORARY SIGNS will be
installed, erected, posted, or displayed.
(8) A description and/or schedule(s) of the hours, locations, and means at and by
which activities, sales, trades, giveaways, offers, and/or displays will occur under
the Temporary Use Permit.
(9) Written permission of owners of all property or properties upon, through, or
across which such TEMPORARY USE shall operate and/or occur.
(10) A description of the plan for the management and/or control of persons and/or
crowds at the site(s) of such TEMPORARY USE, including, but not limited to: the
number and qualifications of any security personnel to be deployed; defensive
and offensive equipment and/or techniques to be utilized by or available to such
security personnel, including vehicles, weapons, and/or barriers; the method(s)
by which persons or crowds will be moved, dispersed, and/or evacuated in the
normal course of the TEMPORARY UsE and/or in case of emergency; and the
method(s) by which information will be relayed to persons and crowds at the
site(s) of such TEMPORARY USE in case of emergency.
(11) The plan for clean-up, tear-down, and/or removal of the TEMPORARY USE and
the site(s) upon which it occurs or is operated, including, but not limited to, the
removal of any and all: structures, displays, restrooms, TEMPORARY SIGNS,
garbage, litter, temporary ground cover, straw, and hazardous materials.
Sediment traps may remain in place.
(12) An agent upon whom service of process may be made in the State of Idaho.
(13) Application fee as set forth in fee schedule. The city council shall have the
authority to waive in whole or in part the application fee when such a fee would
present an unreasonable hardship. A request for a hazdship waiver shall be
made in writing, shall state the reasons for such request, and shall be delivered
to the City Clerk via U.S. Mail or in person. Upon receipt of such request, the
City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the request at a City Council
meeting within thirty (30) days. The City Council's decision on such request
shall be a final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to the
provisions of the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act.
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b. Upon receipt of all application materials required by this section, the City Clerk or
designee shall determine, and shall endorse upon the application findings and
determinations regarding:
(1) The validity and completeness of the information therein;
(2) Whether the proposed TEMPORARY USE maybe conducted in accordance with all
applicable provisions of law, including, but not limited to, this chapter; and
(3) Whether a violation of the Meridian Unified Development Code or of this chapter
is occumng upon the property upon which such proposed TEMPORARY USE will
occur.
c. Upon issuance of the findings, the City Clerk or designee shall either issue a City of
Meridian Temporary Use Permit to the applicant or deny the application. Where an
application for a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit is denied, the City Clerk or
designee shall notify the applicant of such denial in writing, which shall include
notice of the right to appeal such decision as set forth in this section. Written notice
of the denial shall be sent via U.S. mail or personally delivered to the applicant at the
address set forth on the application.
d. The City Clerk shall deny an application for a Temporary Use Permit where:
(I) The application is incomplete or required application materials or fees have not
been submitted;
(2) Investigation of such application or application materials reveals that provided
information is invalid, false, or incomplete;
(3) The proposed TEMPORARY USE will not be conducted in accordance with all
applicable provisions of law, including, but not limited to, this chapter; or
(4) A violation of the Meridian Unified Development Code or of this chapter is
occurring upon the property upon which such proposed TEMPORARY USE is
proposed to occur.
e. The City Clerk or designee shall issue or deny Temporary Use Permit within twenty-
one (21) calendar days of receipt of a complete application for such license.
f. Appeal of the City Clerk's issuance or denial of an application for a Temporary Use
Permit may be made by the applicant within fourteen (14) days of such issuance or
denial. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall state the reasons for such appeal,
and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via U.S. Mail or in person. Upon receipt of
such appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a City
Council meeting within thirty (30) days. The City CDUncil's decision on such appeal
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shall be a final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to the
provisions of the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act.
g. The City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit shall include, on its face:
(1) The name(s) of the permitee and any employees and/or persons permitted to
operate or carry on a TEMPORARY USE within the City under such permit;
(2) The time(s), date(s), place(s), and manner at and by which the TEMPORARY USE is
permitted to occur;
(3) A description of the structure(s) that maybe erected under such permit;
(4) A description of the caretaker unit that may be utilized for the purposes of
security and maintenance of the site, if any;
(5) A description of the permitted dimensions, quantity, and locations of any and all
TEMPORARY SlGtvs that maybe installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to the
permitted TEMPORARY USE; and
(6) Any and all other conditions of operation that are necessary to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare and mitigate effects on surrounding property,
including, but not limited to, effects of traffic, parking, noise, vibration, odor,
light, glare, distraction to motorists, and/or dust.
h. In addition to any and all other applicable civil or criminal penalties, the City Clerk
may revoke a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit where:
(1) Any term or condition of the permit is violated by the permitee or by any
employee or person operating or acting under such permit.
(2) In the course of operating a TEMPORARY USE, the permitee or any employee or
person operating or acting under such permit violates a provision of this Chapter
or of any other local, state, or federal law.
(3) It is found, after issuance of such permit, that it was issued pursuant to falsified,
inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application therefor.
(4) The site, set-up, and/or operation of the TEMPORARY USE and/or any component
thereof varies materially from the approved site plan.
The City Clerk shall notify the permttee of such revocation in writing, and shall mail
such notice to the applicant at the mailing address set forth in the Temporary Use
Permit application. Such revocation shall be effective immediately upon mailing by
the City Clerk.
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Appeal of the City Clerk's revocation of an application of a Temporary Use Permit
may be made by the permitee. Such appeal shall be made by City Council in writing,
shall state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via
U.S. Mail or in person. Upon receipt of such appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a
public hearing on the appeal at a City Council meeting within thirty (30) days. The
City Council's decision on such appeal shall be a final decision, and maybe appealed
to District Court according to the provisions of the Idaho Administrative Procedures
Act.
B. Standards for All TEMPORARY USES. The following regulations on the time, place, and
manner of TEMPORARY USES shall apply generally to any and all TEMPORARY USES.
1. Failure to obtain Temporary Use Permit. It shall be unlawful to operate or to allow or
cause the operation or occurrence of a TEMPORARY USE requiring a Temporary Use
Permit without first obtaining a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
2. Compliance with Temporary Use Permit. It shall be unlawful for any permttee or any
employee or person acting under a Temporary Use Permit to violate or fail to comply
with any term, condition, or standard set forth in such City of Meridian Temporary Use
Permit.
3. Time of use. It shall be unlawful to operate or to allow or cause the operation or
occurrence of a TEMPORARY USE requiring a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit at
any time or upon any date other than that designated in a valid City of Meridian
Temporary Use Permit.
4. Place of use. It shall be unlawful to operate or to allow or cause the operation or
occurrence of a TEMPORARY USE requiring a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit at
any place other than that designated in a valid City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
5. Manner of use. It shall be unlawful to operate or to allow or cause the operation or
occurrence of a TEMPORARY USE requiring a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit in
any manner other than that designated in a valid City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
6. Parking, driving, and access. Any person operating or causing the operation of any
TEMPORARY USE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit is required
foi SUCK TEMPORARY USE, shall:
a. Provide adequate off street parking to serve such TEMPORARY USE. No TEMPORARY
USE shall displace the required off street parking spaces or loading areas of the
principal permitted uses on the site, except where street closure is approved pursuant
to avalidly-issued City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit.
b. Prohibit and prevent the operation and/or parking of vehicles on combustible surfaces
or materials.
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c. Provide driving and/or parking surfaces that are designed to prevent traffic hazards
and nuisances.
d. Between June 1 and October 31, inclusive, operate, park, or allow the operation or
parking of motorized vehicles only on surfaces composed of one of the following
materials:
(1) Concrete.
(2) Asphalt.
(3) Grasscrete.
(4) Pavers.
(5) Bricks.
(6) Macadam.
(7) Natural turf.
(8) Recycled asphalt, where such material is approved for the site's principal
permitted use by a certificate of zoning compliance validly issued by the City of
Meridian.
(9) Gravel or soil treated with environmentally safe chemical soil stabilizer or
chemical dust suppressant.
e. Between November 1 and May 31, inclusive, operate, park, and/or allow the
operation or parking of motorized vehicles only on surfaces composed of one of the
following materials:
(1) Concrete.
(2) Asphalt.
(3) Grasscrete.
(4) Pavers.
(5) Bricks.
(6) Macadam.
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(7) Recycled asphalt, only where such material is approved for the site's principal
permitted use by a certificate of zoning compliance validly issued by the City of
Meridian.
(8) Natural turf, grave], or soil, only where all entrance and exit drives to the site are
either paved or include sediment traps at each and every transition between paved
to unpaved surfaces that meet the following standards:
(a) Each sediment trap shall be constructed and maintained in a manner that
effectively prevents tracking and/or flow of mud, soil, and/or sediment
onto public rights-of--way. It shall be unlawful to allow mud or soil to
be tracked or to flow onto public rights-of--way from the site of a
temporary use.
(b) Each sediment trap shall extend the full width of the entrance and/or exit
drive.
(c) Each sediment trap shall be a minimum length of thirty feet (30')
(d) Each sediment trap shall include asix-inch (6") base layer of fractured
stone over the entire width and length of the sediment trap.
7. Vision triangle. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY UsE to cause or allow structures, signs, merchandise, or any
other material utilized in the operation or occurrence of such TEMPORARY USE, whether
or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit is required for such TEMPORARY USE, to
interfere with the clear vision triangle.
8. Right-of--way. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY UsE to operate or cause or allow the operation or
occurrence of any TEMPORARY USE within the public right of way, unless otherwise
authorized by a validly issued City of Meridian Citizens Use Permit.
9. Required buffer landscape areas. Unless otherwise approved, it shall be unlawful for
any person to operate or cause or allow the operation or occurrence of any TEMPORARY
UsE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit is required for such
TEMPORARY UsE, within required street buffer for arterial and collector roadways and/or
land use buffer landscape areas.
10. Structures. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY UsE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use
Permit is required for such TEMPORARY UsE, to:
a. Construct or cause the construction of any permanent structure.
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b. Place, construct, or cause or allow the placement or construction of any structure that
would not otherwise be permitted by a generally applicable provision of law or city
code.
c. Fail to remove a structure utilized in the operation of such TEMPORARY USE at the end
of the time period allowed by a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit or by other
law.
d. Place, construct, or cause or allow the placement of structures utilized in the
operation or occurrence of any TEMPORARY Use within the required setback, required
]and use buffer, and/or the required street buffer for arterial and collector roadways.
11. Caretaker unit. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY USE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use
Permit is required for such TEMPORARY USE, to:
a. Establish and/or utilize more than one cazetaker unit.
b. Establish and/or utilize a cazetaker unit for purposes other than site security or
maintenance.
c. Fail to remove any caretaker unit at the end of the time period allowed by a City of
Meridian Temporary Use Permit or by law.
12. Noise. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the operation
of any TEMPORARY USE to fail to shield compressors, fans, pumps, or other motorized
equipment in a manner that minimizes noise levels to adjoining properties. It shall be
unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the operation of any
TEMPORARY USE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit is required
for such TEMPORARY USE, to locate or operate a compressor, fan, pump, or other
motorized equipment within one hundred feet (100') of a residential district.
13. Site conditions. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY USE to operate or conduct such TEMPORARY USE in a
manner that fails to provide for waste collection and disposal, including, but not limited
to, debris, garbage, food or organic products, hazardous or toxic materials or byproducts,
and signs. It shall be unlawful for any person operating or causing or allowing the
operation of any TEMPORARY USE, whether or not a City of Meridian Temporary Use
Permit is required for such TEMPORARY USE, to fail to remove waste from any
TEMPORARY USE Site.
14. Unobstructed sidewalk. Where a sidewalk or pedestrianway is obstructed in the course
of the conduct of a TEMPORARY USE, a minimum width of four feet (4') of such sidewalk
or pedestrianway shall remain unobstructed. Where the conduct of a TEMPORARY USE
obstructs a sidewalk or pedestrianway, it shall be unlawful for any person operating or
causing or allowing the operation of such TEMPORARY USE to fail to ensure that a
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minimum width of four feet (4') of such sidewalk or pedestrianway remains
unobstructed.
C. Standards for Specific TEMPORARY USES. In addition to the Standazds for All TEMPORARY
USES as set forth above, the following standards for time, place, and manner of operation or
occurrence of specific TEMPORARY USES shall also apply.
1. Standards for SUBDIVISION MODEL HOMES.
a. Where a StCUCtuie IS both a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME and a SUBDIVISION REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE, such structure shall be subject to the standards for a
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME.
b. A SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME shall be located at or upon a lot or lots within the
subdivision containing the lots and/or dwellings of which such SUBDrvISION MODEL
HOME serves as an exhibit or example. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the
operation of a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME at or upon a lot or lots which is/are not
within the subdivision containing the lots and/or dwellings of which such
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME serves as an exhibit or example.
c. A SueDlvls[oN MODEL HOME shall be located only within a structure that is suitable
for sale and/or use as a residential dwelling unit. It shall be unlawful to operate or
cause the operation of a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME within a structure that is not
suitable for sale and/or use as a residential dwelling unit. While such residential
dwelling unit is temporarily used as the SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME, such unit shall
meet any and all applicable standards for commercial occupancy and shall obtain any
and all permits required by Title 10 of this Code. It shall be unlawful to operate or
cause the operation of a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME where such SUBDIVISION MODEL
HOME does not meet all applicable Standazds for commercial occupancy or without
any and all permits required by Title 10 of this Code.
d. The principal use of the SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME shall be as an exhibit or example
of lots and/or dwellings within the subdivision or planned unit development in which
the SUBDIVISION MODEL Home is located. It shall be unlawful for any person to use
or allow the use of a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME as a financial institution of any sort,
including as an appraisal, loan, or closing office.
e. A SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME maybe operated only until there are no newly
constructed lots or dwellings for sale or rent within the subdivision in which the
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME is located. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the
operation of a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME where no lots ornewly-constructed
dwellings are for sale or rent within the subdivision in which the SUBDIVISION MODEL
HOME is located.
f. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME.
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(1) No more than one (1) TEMPORARY SION per one (1) SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME
shall be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME.
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of more than one (1)
TEMPORARY SIGN per One (1) SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME identifying, promoting,
advertising, or directing patrons to such SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME.
(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. It shall be
unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the
installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME
where the area of such TEMPORARY SIGN exceeds sixteen (16) square feet.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a SUBDIVISION MODEL
HOME upon any property other than that property upon which the SUBDIVISION
MODEL HOME iS lOCated.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours of the conclusion of such TEMPORARY USE.
2. Standards for SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICES.
a. Where a Stl'UCtuie 1S both a SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME and a SUBDIVISION REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE, such structure shall be subject to the standards for a
SUBDIVISION MODEL HOME.
b. The operation of a SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE without the following
valid and current licenses, permits, and/or certifications shall be unlawful:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
(2) Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the
Meridian City Code.
C. A SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE Shall be lOCated at Or upOri a lOt Oi lOts
within the subdivision containing the lots and/or dwellings being sold from such
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE. It Shall be unlawful t0 Operate Or cause the
operation of a SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE at upon a lot or lots which
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is/are not within the subdivision containing the lots and/or dwellings being sold from
such SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE.
d. The principal use of the SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE shall be the sale of
lots and/or dwellings within the subdivision or planned unit development in which the
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE is located. It shall be unlawful for any
perSOri t0 USe Or allow the USe Of a SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE aS a
financial institution of any sort, including as an appraisal, loan, or closing office.
e. A SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE may remain only until there are no newly
constructed lots or dwellings for sale or rent within the subdivision in which the
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE is located. It shall be unlawful to operate
or cause the operation of a SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE where no lots or
newly constructed dwellings are for sale or rent unless such SUBDIVISION REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE is converted to a dwelling in accordance with all applicable
provisions of law, including Title 10 of the Meridian City Code.
f. A SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE Shall meet any and all applicable
standards for commercial occupancy and shall obtain any and all permits required by
Title 10 of this Code. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the operation of a
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE where such SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE
SALES OFFICE dDes not meet all applicable StandaidS for COmmerelal OCCUpaney Or
without any and all permits required by Title 10 of this Code.
g. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE.
(1) NO more than Orie (I) TEMPORARY SIGN pei One (1) SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE
SALES OFFICE shall be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such SUBDNISION
REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect,
post, or display or to allow or cause the installation, erection, posting, or display
of more than one (1) TEMPORARY S[GN per one (1) SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE
SALES OFFICE identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE.
(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a
SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to
allow or cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a SUBDrvISION REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE where the area of such TEMPORARY SIGN exceeds sixteen
(16) square feet.
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(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a SUBDNISIDN REAL
ESTATE SALES OFFICE upon any property other than that property upon which the
SUBDNISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE 1S lOCated.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS ldentlfylrig, prOTDOhng, advertising, Or dl7ectlrig
patrons to a SUBDNISION REAL ESTATE SALES OFFICE shall be removed within
twenty-four (24) hours of the conclusion of such TEMPORARY USE.
3. Standards for PROMOTIONAL SALES UNITS.
a. The Operation Of a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT W1thOUt the following valid and CUITent
licenses, permits, and/or certifications shall be a violation of this Chapter:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
(2) A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
(3) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, and/or certifications from the Central
District Health Department.
(4) Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the
Meridian City Code.
b. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the operation of a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT
in a residential district.
c. Only a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT directly associated with the principally permitted
use on the site on which it is located shall be allowed; for example, a sidewalk sale or
tent sales associated with an existing retail establishment shall be allowed. It shall be
unlawful to operate a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNrF at any place or in any manner that is
not directly associated with the principally permitted use on the site on which such
PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT is lOCated.
d. Sales by a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT Shall be limited to a period Of time not t0
exceed one hundred and sixty (160) days per calendar year.
e. A PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT and the property on or at which it is located shall
comply with the standards for vehicular and pedestrian access as determined by the
Ada County Highway District or other transportation authority.
f. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT.
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(1) No more than two (2) TEMPORARY SIGNS per one (1) PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT
shall be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT. It
shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of more than two (2)
TEMPORARY SIGNS per one (1) PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT identifying, promoting,
advertising, or directing patrons t0 such PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT.
(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a
PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. It shall be
unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the
installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT where
the azea of such TEMPORARY SIGN exceeds thirty-two (32) squaze feet.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a PROMOTIONAL SALES
UNIT upon any property other than that property upon which the PROMOTIONAL
SALES UNIT is located.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons t0 a PROMOTIONAL SALES UNIT shall be iemOVed Wlthln twenty-fOUr (24)
hours of the conclusion of such TEMPORARY USE.
4. Standards for TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENTS.
a. The operation of a TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT shall be unlawful without the
following valid and current licenses, permits, and/or certifications:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
(2) A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
(3) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, and/or certifications from the Central
District Health Department.
(4) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Idaho Tax Commission.
(5) Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the
Meridian City Code.
(6) Written consent of the owner of the property on which the TEMPORARY INDOOR
EVENT is to be located.
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b. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the operation of a TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT
in a structure that is solely approved for residential occupancy.
o. TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENTS shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed three
(3) days per event.
d. A TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT and the property on or at which it is located shall
comply with the standards for vehiculaz and pedestrian access as determined by the
Ada County Highway District or other transportation authority.
e. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPGRARY SIGNS related to a
TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT.
(1) No more than two (2) TEMPORARY SIGNS per One (1) TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT
shall be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT.
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of more than two (2)
TEMPORARY SIGNS per one (1) TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT.
(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a
TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. It shall be
unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the
installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a TEMPORARY INDOOR EVENT
where the area of such TEMPORARY S[GN exceeds sixteen (16) square feet.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a TEMPORARY INDOOR
EVENT upon any property other than that property upon which the TEMPORARY
INDOOR EVENT is located.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to a TEMPGRARY INDOOR EVENT shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours of the conclusion or close of such TEMPORARY Use.
5. Standards for TEMPORARY SALES UNITS.
a. The operation of a TEMPORARY SALES UN[T shall be unlawful without the following
valid and current licenses, permits, and/or certifications:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
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(2) A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
(3) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, and/or certifications from the Central
District Health Department.
(4) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Idaho Tax Commission.
(5) Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the
Meridian City Code.
(6) Written consent of the owner of the property on which the TEMPORARY SALES
UNIT is to be located.
b. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause the operation of a TEMPORARY SALEs UNIT in
a residential district.
c. For TEMPORARY SALEs UN[TS that stay on the site for the full duration of the use,
such uses shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days, whether
such days aze consecutive or not, per property per calendaz year. The location of a
TEMPORARY SALEs UNIT on a site for any portion of a day shall constitute one (1) day
for purposes of this section.
d. TEMPORARY SALEs UNITS may utilize no more than one (1) structure. Such structure
shall not exceed seven hundred (700) square feet. It shall be unlawful to utilize more
than one (1) structure in the operation of a TEMPORARY SALEs UNIT. It shall be
unlawful for any structure utilized in the operation of a TEMPORARY SALEs I)NIT to be
more than seven hundred (700) squaze feet. It shall be unlawful to utilize any
structure in the operation of a TEMPORARY SALES UNIT without any and all licenses,
permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the Meridian City Code.
e. A TEMPORARY SALEs UNIT and the property on or at which it is located shall comply
with the standards for vehicular and pedestrian access as determined by the Ada
County Highway District or other transportation authority.
f. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
TEMPORARY SALES UNIT.
(1) No more than two (2) TEMPORARY SIGNS peI Orie (1) TEMPORARY SALES UNIT
shall be installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such TEMPORARY SALEs UNIT. It
shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of more than two (2)
TEMPORARY SIGNS peC One (1) TEMPORARY SALES UNIT ideritifyirig, promoting,
advertising, Or dlrecting patrons t0 Such TEMPORARY SALES UNIT.
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(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a
TEMPORARY SALES UNIT shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. It shall be
unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the
installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN identifying,
promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a TEMPORARY SALES UNIT where
the area of such TEMPORARY SIGN exceeds sixteen (16) square feet.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a TEMPORARY SALES
UNIT upon any property other than that property upon which the TEMPORARY
SALES UNIT 1S lOCated.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to a TEMPORARY SALES L1NIT shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours of the conclusion or close of such TEMPORARY USE.
6. Standards For SPECIAL EVENTS:
a. It shall be unlawful for an ORGANIZER of a SPECIAL EVENT, or any person, to conduct,
allow, organize, advertise, promote, or cause to be advertised or promoted a SPECIAL
EvENT without the following:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
(2) A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
(3) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Central District Health Deparhnent.
(4) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Idaho Tax Commission.
(5) Any and all licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications required by Title
10 of the Meridian City Code.
(6) Any and all licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications required by Title
13 of the Meridian City Code and/or the policies of the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Department.
(7) Written consent of the owner(s) of any and all property or properties on which the
SPECIAL EVENT iS t0 occur.
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(8) Proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do
business in Idaho, protecting the applicant and/or any employees and/or agents
thereof from all claims for damages to property and bodily injury, including
death, which may arise from operations under or in connection with the SPECIAL
EVENT. Such insurance shall name the City as addirional insured, and shall
provide that the policy shall not terminate or be canceled prior to the expiration
date without 30 days' advance written notice to the City. Such insurance shall
afford minimum limits of $500,000.00 per person bodily injury, $500,000.00 per
occurrence bodily injury, and $500,000.00 per occurrence property damage.
b. No provision of this section shall preclude the application of any and all other
licensing and/or other applicable provisions of local, state, or federal law to any
SPECIAL EVENTS ORGANIZER, nor exempt any vendor or participant in a SPECIAL
EVENT from compliance with any and all other licensing or other applicable
provisions of local, state, or federal law, except that where a $PEC[AL EVENT includes
MOBILE SALES UNITS, Such MOBILE SALES UNITS Shall be exempt from the
requirement to obtain City of Meridian Mobile Sales Unit License, provided that this
exemption shall apply only to such MOBILE SALES UNITS represented on the site
plan(s) or map(s) submitted by the ORGANIZER in application for a validly issued City
of Meridian Temporary Use Permit; and further provided that such exemption shall
apply only for the time, at the place, and in the manner specified for such SPECIAL
EVENT in a validly issued City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
c. SPECIAL Evt:Nrs shall be allowed for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days within
any ninety (90) day period.
d. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, allow, or organize a SPECIAL EVENT in
a residential district, except that:
(1) Neighborhood events or block parties shall be permitted in residential districts
without a Temporary Use Permit, although a City of Meridian Citizen's Use
Permit maybe required.
(2) SPECIAL EVENTS involving a route, such as races, pazades, or marches maybe
permitted in residential districts, so long as such SPECIAL EVENTS both start and
end in nonresidential districts.
e. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
SPECIAL EVENT.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN or
TEMPORARY SIGNS where the quantity or dimensions thereof exceed the
limitations set forth in this section. No more than two hundred (200) TEMPORARY
SIGNS with an area not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be installed, erected,
posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or
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directing patrons to a SPECIAL EvENT. No more than twelve (12) TEMPORARY
SIGNS with an area not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet shall be installed,
erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying, promoting,
advertising, or directing patrons to a SPECIAL EVENT.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a SPECIAL EVENT upon
any property without the permission of the owner of such property.
(3) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to a SPECIAL EVENT shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the
conclusion or close of such SPECIAL EVENT.
7. Standards for OUTDOOR MARK)rTS:
a. It shall be unlawful for an ORGANIZER of an OUTDOOR MARKET, or any person, to
conduct, allow, organize, advertise, promote, or cause to be advertised or promoted
an OUTDOOR MARKET without the following valid and current licenses, permits,
and/or certifications:
(1) A City of Meridian Temporary Use Permit.
(2) A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, where applicable.
(3) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Central District Health Department.
(4) Any and all applicable licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications from
the Idaho Tax Commission.
(5) Any and all licenses, permits, and/or certifications required by Title 10 of the
Meridian City Code.
(6) Any and all licenses, permits, inspections, and/or certifications required by Title
13 of the Meridian City Code and/or the policies of the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Department.
(7) Written consent of the owner of the property on which the OUTDOOR MARKET is
to be located.
(8) Proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do
business in Idaho, protecting the applicant and/or any employees and/or agents
thereof from all claims for damages to property and bodily injury, including
death, which may arise from operations under or in connection with the OUTDOOR
MARKET. Such insurance shall name the City as additional insured, and shall
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provide that the policy shall not terminate or be canceled prior to the expiration
date without 30 days' advance written notice to the City. Such insurance shall
afford minimum limits of $500,000.00 per person bodily injury, $500,000.00 per
occurrence bodily injury, and $500,000.00 per occurrence property damage.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, allow, or organize an OUTDOOR
MARKET in a residential district.
c. OUTDOOR MARKETS shall be allowed in any nonresidential district on one (1) day per
week. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, allow, or organize an OUTDOOR
MARKET on more than one (1) day per week.
d. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to an
OUTDOOR MARKET.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of a TEMPORARY SIGN or
TEMPORARY SIGNS where the quantity or dimensions thereof exceed the
limitations set forth in this section. No more than twenty (20) TEMPORARY SIGNS
with an area not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be installed, erected, posted, or
displayed for the purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons t0 an OUTDOOR MARKET. NO more than four (4) TEMPORARY SIGNS with
an area not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet shall be installed, erected, posted,
or displayed for the purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to an OUTDOOR MARKET.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to an OUTDOOR MARKET
upon any property without the permission of the owner of such property.
(3) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to an OUTDOOR MARKET shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours
of the close of such OUTDOOR MARKET.
8. Standards for GARAGE, YARD AND SIMILAR SALES.
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a garage sale at any one (1) address:
(1) At which four (4) or more garage sales have been conducted by any person within
the preceding three hundred sixty-five (365) days.
(2) At which a garage sale has been conducted by any person within the previous
thirty (30) days.
(3) For longer than three (3) consecutive days.
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(4) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
b. Persons conducting garage sales shall comply with all provisions of this chapter and
any and all applicable provisions of law.
c. All GARAGE SALES shall be directly associated with a residence on the site of such
garage sale. It shall be unlawful for any person to hold a GARAGE SALE on or at any
vacant or unoccupied property and/or building, except where facts exist to support the
affirmative defense that such person:
(1) Is the owner of record of such property and/or building; or
(2) Prior t0 SUeh GARAGE SALE, has obtained written permission of the owner of such
property and/or building for the garage sale, which permission shall include the
scope of such permission, including specific reference to the date(s), address, and
location of the gazage sale; and the owner's signature and date.
Any person claiming exemption under subsections (a) or (b) of this section shall bear
the burden of proving that such exception applies.
d. GARAGE SALES held by or for the benefit of charitable or non-profit organizations
shall not be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
e. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a garage sale in any manner which
creates a hazard to public health or safety.
f. The following provisions shall apply to any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS related to a
GARAGE SALE.
(1) NO more than fOUr (4) TEMPORARY SIGNS pei One (1) GARAGE $ALE Shall be
installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the purpose of identifying, promoting,
advertising, or directing patrons to such GARAGE SALE. It shall be unlawful for
any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the installation,
erection, posting, or display of more than four (4) TEMPORARY SIGNS per one (1)
GARAGE SALE identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to such
GARAGE SALE.
(2) The area of any TEMPORARY SIGN installed, erected, posted, or displayed for the
purpose of identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a GARAGE
SALE shall not exceed six (6) squaze feet. It shall be unlawful for any person to
install, erect, post, or display or to allow or cause the installation, erection,
posting, or display of a TEMPORARY S[GN identifying, promoting, advertising, or
directing patrons to a GARAGE SALE where the azea of such TEMPORARY SIGN
exceeds six (6) squaze feet.
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(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect, post, or display or to allow or
cause the installation, erection, posting, or display of any TEMPORARY SIGN
identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing patrons to a GARAGE SALE upon
any property without the permission of the owner of such property.
(4) Any and all TEMPORARY SIGNS identifying, promoting, advertising, or directing
patrons to a GARAGE $ALE shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the
conclusion or close of such TEMPORARY UsE.
D. Penalty. A violation of this Chapter shall be an infraction punishable by a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100). In addition to such penalty, any person violating, allowing, or
causing any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to any and all other applicable
administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. Each day upon which a violation of this
chapter occurs and/or continues may be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
E. Enforcement. Peace officers and/or code enforcement officers shall be empowered to
enforce the provisions of this chapter. An officer may call upon the services of the planning,
fire, parks and recreation or other appropriate city departments to assist in the enforcement of
the provisions this chapter. An officer may investigate any use or activity which he or she
reasonably believes violates the provisions of this chapter. If an officer reasonably believes
that a provision of this chapter has been violated, the officer may issue a citation to the
person responsible for the violation or upon the owner or lawful possessor of the real
property at or upon which the violation occurred. Such citation shall be served in accordance
with the provisions of the Idaho Infraction Rules, which are incorporated herein by this
reference.
3-4-4: CITIZEN'S USE PERMIT
A. In addition to other applicable provisions of this Title or of other laws, City of Meridian
Citizen's Use Permit shall be required prior to the operation or execution of a planned or
foreseeable commercial, recreational, or expressive activity, event, or gathering of persons
which:
1. Changes, attempts to change, or has a tendency to change the normal flow or regulation
of pedestrian or vehicular traffic upon or in the streets, or sidewalks; or
2. Takes place, whether entirely or partially on a street or sidewalk located within the City
and will likely result in some or total obstruction of such streets or sidewalks; or
3. Requires for its successful execution the provision and coordination of City services to a
degree over and above that which the City normally provides.
4. A City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit shall not be required for funeral processions.
B. It shall be unlawful to operate or execute, or cause the operation or execution, of an activity,
event, or gathering of persons requiring a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit:
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1. Without a valid City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit.
2. At any time or upon any date other than that designated in a valid City of Meridian
Citizen's Use Permit.
3. At any place other than that designated in a valid City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit.
C. Application for a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit shall be made to the City
Clerk, and shall include the following:
1. A completed application form provided by the City Clerk, which form shall include:
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and/or the organization on
whose behalf the applicant is applying.
b. The date(s) and time(s) at which the activity or event will occur.
c. The location(s) at which the activity or event will occur, and/or the route(s) that the
activity or event will follow, including street names, numerical blocks, and a map
thereof.
d. The number of persons, vehicles, floats, animals, and/or other form(s) of presentation,
display, conveyance, and/or transport to be included in the activity or event.
e. A description of security and safety plans and measures to be implemented at or in
the course of such activity and/or event, including, security personnel, barricades,
traffic and/or crowd control measures, cones, and/or directional signage.
2. License fee per fee schedule, which fee shall be summarily waived by City Council upon
a showing by applicant that applicant is or represents:
a. Anon-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. §§
501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or
b. A governmental entity.
3. Applicant's agreement to indemnify, save and hold harmless, and defend the City and
the Ada County Highway District from the expenses of and against any and all suits,
actions, claims, and/or losses of every kind, nature, and description, including costs,
expenses, and attorney fees that maybe incurred by reason of any act, omission, neglect,
or misconduct of applicant or its participants in the use of the location(s) and/or route(s)
at or upon which the activity or event will occur.
4. Applicant's certification that damage to the properties, locations, and/or routes at or upon
which the activity or event will occur is not foreseeable, and that, if damaged, applicant
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shall incur the costs of restoring the original condition of such properties, locations,
and/or routes.
5. Written approval of the Ada County Highway District of such activity or event, including
any proof of insurance that is required by the District.
D. Upon receipt of all application materials required by this chapter, the City Clerk shall:
1. Refer such application to the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the Mayor for their review
and recommendation regarding approval or denial of the application. The Police Chief,
the Fire Chief, and the Mayor shall recommend approval of such application absent a
finding that the proposed activity or event would be harmful to the public health, safety,
or welfare.
2. Submit courtesy copies of the application to the Ada County Sheriff s Office and the
Idaho Department of Transportation.
E. Upon receipt of the recommendations of the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the Mayor, the
City Clerk shall either issue a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit to the applicant or deny
the application.
F. Where the City Clerk denies an application for a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit, he
shall notify the applicant of such denial in writing, which shall include notice of the right to
appeal such decision as set forth in this chapter. Written notice of the denial shall be sent via
U.S. mail to the applicant at the address set forth on the application. The City Clerk shall
deny an application for a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit where:
1. The application is incomplete or required application materials or fees have not been
submitted;
2. Investigation of such application or application materials reveals that provided
information is invalid, false, or incomplete;
3. The Police Chief, Fire Chief, or Mayor recommends denial.
G. All application materials for a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit must be received by the
City Clerk at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the proposed activity or event. The
City Clerk shall issue or deny a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit within fourteen (14)
days of receipt of a complete application for such license.
H. Appeal of the City Clerk's issuance or denial of an application of a City of Meridian
Citizen's Use Permit maybe made by any person. Such appeal shall be made in writing,
shall be mailed to the City Clerk via U.S. Mail, and shall state the reasons for such appeal.
Upon receipt of such written appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the
appeal at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Following a public hearing on
the appeal, City Council shall either affirm or reverse the City Clerk's action and shall issue
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written findings supporting such decision. The City Council's decision on such appeal shall
be a final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to the provisions of the
Idaho Administrative Procedures Act.
I. The City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit shall include, on its face:
1. The name(s) of the permitee;
2. The date(s) and time(s) during which such permit is valid;
3. The location(s) and/or route(s) that the permitee shall be authorized to use under the
permit; and
4. Any and all conditions to which the permitee and/or participants shall be required to
adhere in the course of planning and/or executing such activity or event.
J. The City Clerk may revoke a City of Meridian Citizen's Use Permit where:
A term or condition of the license is violated by the permittee or by any employee or
person operating or acting under such permit.
2. In the course of the activity or event for which the permit was issued, the permitee or any
employee or person operating or acting under such permit violates a provision of this
chapter or of any other local, state, or federal law.
It is found, after issuance of such license, that it was issued pursuant to falsified,
inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application.
The City Clerk shall notify the licensee of such revocation in writing, and shall mail such
notice to the applicant at the mailing address set forth in the application. Such revocation
shall be effective immediately upon mailing by the City Clerk.
K. Appeal of the City Clerk's revocation of an application of a City of Meridian Citizen's Use
Permit maybe made by the permitee. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall be mailed
to the City Clerk via U.S. Mail, and shall state the reasons for such appeal. Upon receipt of
such appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public hearing on the appeal at a City Council
meeting within fourteen (14) days. The City Council's decision on such appeal shall be a
final decision, and maybe appealed to District Court according to the provisions of the Idaho
Administrative Procedures Act.
L. Penalty. A violation of this chapter shall be an infraction punishable by a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100). In addition to such penalty, any person violating, allowing, or
causing any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to any and all other applicable
administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. Each day upon which a violation of this
chapter continues or occurs may be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
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M. Enforcement. Peace officers and/or code enforcement officers shall be empowered to
enforce the provisions of this chapter. An officer may call upon the services of the planning,
fire, parks or other appropriate city departments to assist in the enforcement of the provisions
this chapter. An officer may investigate any use or activity which he or she reasonably
believes violates the provisions of this chapter. If an officer reasonably believes that a
provision of this chapter has been violated, the officer may issue a citation to the person
responsible for the violation or upon the owner or lawful possessor of the real property at or
upon which the violation occurred. Such citation shall be served in accordance with the
provisions of the Idaho Infraction Rules, which are incorporated herein by this reference.
3-4-5: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this title or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall beheld to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such
provision or section shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions or
section of this chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end, the provisions
of this title are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 2. That all ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts thereof or in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby voided.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage'.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ day of
(, 2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ day of
~~-A~~, 2009.
APPROVED:
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Mayo
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City Clerk
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE N0.09- ~ ~ 3O
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE MERIDIAN CITY
OUTDOOR SALES AND TEMPORARY USES ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian amending Title 3, Chapter 4 of the Meridian City Code. A
full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33 East
Broadway, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and
publication.
City of Mbtidian
Mayor and City Council
By: Jaycee Holman, City Clerk
First Reading: lU-G - 26379
Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as allowed pursuant to
Idaho Code § 50-902: YES~_ NO
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE NO. 09-
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho,
hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached
Ordinance No. 09- of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to
be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-
901 A(3).
DATED this ~ day of (~C~Z~jtl1 , 2009.
G~~~^ 1 ~~
William. L.M. Nary
City Attorney
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