§ 4.3.3. Temporary outdoor seasonal activities.

Temporary outdoor seasonal activities include the sale of retail merchandise associated only with recognized seasonal and federal holidays, the sale of farm produce, Mother's Day, Easter, and Valentine's Day, subject to the following regulations:

A.

Use regulations.

1.

A special administrative permit shall be required, for all temporary outdoor seasonal activities.

2.

Events or sales of retail merchandise not customarily associated with seasonal or federal holidays or farm produce is prohibited.

3.

Produce stands in residential areas shall only be located on property of nonresidential uses such as churches, schools, or recreational areas.

B.

Lot and parcel restrictions.

1.

A temporary outdoor seasonal activity may be held on a vacant parcel if within a non-residential zoning district.

2.

A temporary outdoor seasonal activity may be held on parcels where the temporary outdoor seasonal activity is not associated with the principal use of the property.

3.

Temporary outdoor seasonal activities shall be permitted only on property where such activities shall not disrupt controlled vehicular ingress and egress.

4.

All exterior lighting utilized in conjunction with temporary outdoor seasonal activities shall be directed downward to minimize glare on adjacent properties.

5.

Spotlights and high-temperature process lighting for temporary outdoor seasonal activities are prohibited.

C.

Setback and structure requirements.

1.

All temporary outdoor seasonal activities, including installation or erection of associated temporary display and sales structures, shall not be within any public right-of-way, and no display or sales area shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the street.

2.

Tents over two hundred (200) square feet and canopies over four hundred (400) square feet shall require issuance of a building permit and approval by the fire marshall.

3.

A sign may be erected on the property in accordance with chapter 21, sign ordinance, for the duration approved by the administrative permit.

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