Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 17.32 Temporary Use Permits

This chapter establishes a process for review and approval of uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur.

Approval of a temporary use permit is required for uses or activities specifically identified in Section 17.25.220.B, Temporary Uses, and/or any other section of this title which requires a temporary use permit.

The planning director shall act as the review authority for temporary use permits based on consideration of the requirements of this chapter.

An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be submitted at least thirty days before the use is intended to begin, pursuant to Section 17.27.020, Application Forms and Fees.

The director must make both of the following findings to approve or conditionally approve a temporary use permit application. The inability to make one or more of the findings shall result in denial of an application.

A. The proposed use will not unreasonably adversely affect adjacent properties, their owners and occupants, or the surrounding neighborhood, and will not in any way constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the area of such use or to the general welfare of the county; and

B. The proposed use will not unreasonably interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic or circulation in the area surrounding the proposed use and will not create a demand for additional parking that cannot be safely and efficiently accommodated by existing parking areas.

Permits, reviews, and regulations of other departments and agencies may apply to a temporary use or activity. The director may impose reasonable conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the findings for a temporary use permit listed in Section 17.32.040, Required Findings, including, but not limited to, the items below.

A. Regulation of ingress, egress, and traffic circulation; and

B. Regulation of fire protection and access for fire vehicles; and

C. Regulation of noise, lighting and signage; and

D. Regulation of hours of operation, staffing, duration, or other aspects of the use; and

E. Removal of all trash, debris, temporary structures, electrical service, and temporary sanitation facilities; and

F. Mitigate any potentially significant impacts identified because of review conducted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The director may require reasonable guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.