La Palma Municipal Code Div. 10 Temporary Use Permits

The purpose of this division is to provide appropriate regulations for short-term activities on privately or publicly owned property, so that the activities will be compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

The following qualify as temporary uses, which are allowed in compliance with Article II, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit:

(1) Construction trailers and guard offices. Mobile trailers on active construction sites, for use as a construction office or temporary quarters for security personnel.

(2) Temporary structures. The temporary use of buildings without a permanent foundation that can be relocated.

(3) Environmental remediation units. The temporary use of remediation equipment to treat contamination.

(4) Christmas tree sales. The temporary display of Christmas trees for sale, on private or publicly owned land.

(5) Halloween pumpkin sales. The temporary display of Halloween pumpkins for sale, on private or publicly owned land.

(6) Outdoor sales. The temporary display of goods and merchandise for sale, outside a building, on private or publicly owned land.

(7) Modification of construction hours. The modification of the permitted hours for construction activities as referenced in Table III-3.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

A permit application shall be filed in compliance with Division 1 of this article. A public hearing shall not be required for the issuance of a temporary use permit. Temporary uses may be subject to additional permits, other City department approvals, licenses, and inspections as required by any applicable laws or regulations.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

The Community Development Director may approve a temporary use permit application in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings of fact can be made:

(1) The operation of the requested temporary use at the location proposed within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare and is not for a use that is not in compliance with all City, State, and federal laws and regulations.

(2) The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without material detriment to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site.

(3) The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use would or could reasonably be expected to generate.

(4) Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic generated by the use will be available either on site or at alternate locations.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

In approving an application for a temporary use permit, the Community Development Director may impose conditions that are deemed essential to ensure that the temporary use shall be operated in compliance with the findings required by Section 44-1009. These conditions may address any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary use and may include the following:

(1) Nuisance factors. Regulation of nuisance factors, including prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties, dirt, dust, gases, heat, noise, odors, smoke, trash, or vibration.

(2) Operating hours and days. Regulation of operating hours and day, including limitation of the duration of the temporary use to a shorter time period than requested.

(3) Parking facilities. Provision of temporary parking facilities, including on site vehicular and pedestrian circulation and vehicular ingress and egress.

(4) Performance bond. Submission of a performance bond or other surety device in an amount determined by the Community Development Director to ensure that temporary facilities or structures used for the proposed temporary use will be removed from the site within a reasonable time following the event and that the property will be restored to its former condition.

(5) Sanitary and medical facilities. Provision of sanitary and medical facilities, if deemed necessary by the Community Development Director.

(6) Security measures. Provision of security and safety measures, if deemed necessary by the Community Development Director.

(7) Signs. Regulation of signs.

(8) Structures. Regulation of temporary structures and facilities, including placement, height, size, location of equipment, and the provision of open spaces, buffer areas, and other yards.

(9) Waste collection. Provision for solid waste collection and disposal.

(10) Other. Other conditions that would ensure the operation of the proposed temporary use in an orderly and efficient manner in compliance with the purpose of this division.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

The site occupied by a temporary use shall be cleaned of debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary use upon completion of the temporary use.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

The Community Development Director may revoke or modify a temporary use permit in compliance with Article IV, Division 5.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)