Coalinga Municipal Code Art. 6 Temporary Use and Special Event Permits

This chapter establishes a process for review and approval of certain 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.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Temporary Use Permit approval is required for temporary uses as described in Section 9-5.126, Temporary Uses. The Community Development Director may refer an application for a Temporary Use Permit to the Planning Commission if the he or she finds that the temporary use may have significant and detrimental impacts to surrounding land that warrant Planning Commission review.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

(a) Application. Any person may apply to the Community Development Director for approval of a temporary use not less than forty-five (45) days before the use is intended to begin in accordance with the provisions in Article 1, Administrative Procedures, of this chapter.

(b) Determination. Within ten (10) days of accepting an application for a Temporary Use Permit as complete, the Community Development Director shall render a written decision.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

(a) The Community Development Director may approve an application for a Temporary Use Permit to allow a temporary use for a period of time, only upon making all of the following findings:

(1) The proposed use conforms to the allowed temporary uses in each Zoning District, as described in Chapter 2 of this title.

(2) The proposed use will not unreasonably affect adjacent properties, their owners and occupants, or the surrounding neighborhood, and will not in any other 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 City;

(3) The proposed temporary use or event is in full compliance with requirements of other agencies and has obtained all necessary permits, including but not limited to project review, permits and inspection reports from the:

a. Health Department;

b. Police Department;

c. Fire Department;

d. Public Works Department; and

e. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of California ("ABC").

(4) 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; and

(5) Appropriate controls are in place that will ensure the premises will be kept clean, sanitary, and free of litter.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

(a) In approving a Temporary Use Permit, the Community Development Director may impose any conditions reasonably related to the application and deemed necessary to achieve the findings for a Temporary Use Permit listed in Section (604) above. These conditions may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Dates of permit validity;

(2) Hours of operation;

(3) Limits on additional lighting;

(4) Provision of adequate parking;

(5) Debris and trash removal on the final day of sales or event;

(6) Additional review and plot plan required by the Fire Department, if a tent in excess of 200 square feet or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet is to be utilized during the sales period or event, or if the number of persons anticipated to attend the event exceeds 500;

(7) No alcohol sales or consumption to be permitted unless a license has been first approved by the Police Department.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)