§ 4.3.1. Temporary outdoor uses: general requirements.

A.

Temporary outdoor uses shall not be held, unless the necessary special administrative permit is obtained from the planning department, subject to the provisions of article 7, and any other applicable agency which may require review prior to issuance of permits.

B.

Any applicant for a permit for temporary outdoor use shall have the written authorization of the owner of the property to use the property for the specific event for which the application was submitted.

C.

All applicants for a permit for temporary outdoor use shall obtain a business license, if applicable.

D.

All approvals, permits, or licenses granted under this division must be displayed in a conspicuous manner on the premises at all times for inspection by DeKalb County.

E.

No temporary outdoor use may be located within or encroach upon any drainage easement, public sidewalk or right-of-way, fire lanes, designated loading areas, driveways, maneuvering aisles, or ADA minimum four-foot sidewalk width within private sidewalks or other areas intended for pedestrian movement.

F.

Temporary signage is permitted subject to the size and height standards in accordance with chapter 21, signs.

G.

No operator, employee, or representative of the operator of a temporary outdoor use shall solicit directly from the motoring public.

H.

Any temporary outdoor uses which have not complied with this division shall be a violation of this section. Any person or entity found to be in violation of this section may be punished as provided for in article 7.

I.

No temporary outdoor use shall be conducted within any public right-of-way unless permitted by public entity.

J.

Merchandise shall only be displayed in a manner that does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation or flow of traffic.

K.

Merchandise shall only be displayed in an area not wider than fifty (50) percent of the total linear frontage of the building occupied by the merchant.

L.

The premises for a temporary outdoor use shall be restored to a sanitary condition, i.e., cleaned and cleared of all litter, trash and debris; and all equipment, materials, signs, temporary power poles, etc., associated with the temporary outdoor use shall be removed from the property within two (2) days of the last day specified for such use, except for yard sales. All unsold yard sale merchandise remaining at the conclusion of the sale must be removed immediately. Purchased yard sale merchandise must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of conclusion of the sale.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)