Article 10 — Temporary Trailers — Costa Mesa Zoning Code

§ 13-186. Permit required. ¶

It is unlawful to place, use or occupy any trailer coach, mobile home or modular structure of a temporary nature for residential or nonresidential use upon any property without a permit. This regulation does not apply to storage of trailers or to those that are used as dwelling units within an authorized trailer park or mobile home park. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

§ 13-187. Temporary real estate and construction offices. ¶

Temporary trailers may be approved by the planning division for real estate offices related to the sale of lots or dwelling units in any approved subdivision and for construction offices related to approved development occurring on the same site. The approval period shall be limited to a period of one year; extensions of time may be granted by the development services director for good cause. Building permits shall be required.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 98-5, § 27, 3-2-98)

§ 13-188. Other uses. ¶

(a) With the exception of a real estate office noted above, a minor conditional use permit shall be required for the use of a temporary trailer on any property. Application for a minor conditional use permit shall be made and processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter III, Planning Applications.
(b) The approval shall typically be limited to one year; however, the zoning administrator may grant additional time based on the merits of the proposal.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)