Chapter 17.56 — TEMPORARY USES AND EVENTS

This chapter provides standards for short-term commercial uses and events that may not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zoning district but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature.

(Code 1990, § 17.56.010; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 3-19-2014)

Temporary uses are short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zoning district but are acceptable because of their temporary nature.

(Code 1990, § 17.56.020; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 3-19-2014)

The following temporary uses and events are not subject to the requirements of this chapter and are also not subject to the permit requirements established by Chapters 17.16 through 17.32.

(1)

Approved public assembly sites. A temporary event conducted in an approved place of public assembly, such as a theater, convention center, meeting hall, public school events on school property, or sports facility.

(2)

Garage sales. Garage sales where such are conducted for less than five days in any six month period. Garage or yard sales in excess of this limit shall be prohibited in all residential zones.

(3)

Temporary uses and events on public lands. Temporary uses and events conducted on land or within a structure under the control and ownership of a public agency, provided that all requirements of the public agency and the Police and Fire Departments are met.

(4)

Private parties. Private noncommercial events/parties held at a residence.

(5)

Emergency facilities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities.

(6)

Emergency shelters. Temporary emergency shelters shall be permitted in any zoning district for a maximum of 30 days in any 90-day period, provided that the facilities are approved by the Building Department and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District prior to use.

(7)

Construction yards and offices. On-site contractors' construction yards and offices, in conjunction with an approved construction project.

(8)

Construction trailers. Mobilehomes or trailers used as residences for security purposes on the site of an active construction project.

(9)

Cargo/storage containers. Cargo containers or semitrailers used for storage purposes not to exceed 15 days in any calendar year.

(10)

Similar temporary uses. Similar temporary uses which, in the opinion of the Director, do not require an administrative permit and are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.

(Code 1990, § 17.56.030; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 3-19-2014)

The following temporary uses and events are subject to an administrative permit and shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

Events. Circuses, carnivals, and similar transient amusement enterprises in any commercial or industrial zone subject to no more than 30 days of site occupation and operation in any calendar year.

(2)

Festivals. Music festivals, outdoor art and craft shows and exhibits, and similar outdoor entertainment activities in any zone except single-family residential and rural residential, subject to a limitation on the number of days of operation as determined by the Director.

(3)

Seasonal sales lots. Seasonal sales activities for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other holidays, on nonresidential properties, including temporary residence/security trailers.

(4)

One day events. Special one-day events such as local service club breakfasts, bingo, or Monte Carlo nights in any zone except single-family residential. This provision does not apply to events within an approved public assembly site or any other location described in 17.56.030.

(5)

Sports events. Special sports events such as running races or bicycle races in any zone.

(6)

Commercial filming. Commercial filming may be authorized on properties within residential, commercial/industrial, and special purpose zoning districts.

(7)

Snow chain installers. Snow chain installers on commercially zoned parcels.

(8)

Snow removal equipment (residential zone). Storage of snow removal equipment in a residential zone, pursuant to the following restrictions:

a.

In any residential zone, one piece of snow removal equipment may be maintained at the home of the business operator from November 1 through April 30.

b.

If the vehicle/equipment is maintained at the home of the business owner or primary operator and is stored within a standard garage at all times, this one vehicle/equipment may be stored year round, providing such equipment is not used for any non-snow removal business from the residential zone.

(9)

Snow removal equipment (commercial zones). Storage of snow removal equipment in a commercial zone, pursuant to the following restrictions:

a.

Snow removal vehicles/equipment may be stored outdoors between November 1 and April 30.

b.

Snow removal vehicles/equipment may be stored outdoors between May 1 and October 31 only in the Mixed Lodging/Residential District (MLR) zone and only to accommodate the needs of the lodging project with no off-site work being permitted at any time.

c.

This section applies to snow removal operations only and does not permit the outdoor storage or industrial use of other heavy equipment not intended for snow removal.

d.

Snow removal vehicles/equipment may be permitted within an enclosed building all year in any zone.

(10)

Off-site snow storage. Off-site snow storage is any snow storage that involves the use of public rights-of- way to access snow storage sites.

(11)

Temporary freestanding campaign offices. Campaign offices in any commercial or industrial zone subject to no more than 70 continuous days of site occupation and operation in any calendar year. Temporary campaign offices within an existing suite do not require an administrative permit.

(12)

Similar temporary uses. Similar temporary uses which, in the opinion of the Director, require an administrative permit and are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.

(Code 1990, § 17.56.040; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 3-19-2014)

(a)

Cumulative time limits. Temporary uses shall not be allowed on or within a parcel, shopping center, professional center, or business park for more than 90 days in any calendar year.

(b)

Building permits. Any new structure or any new electrical service connection shall require a building permit unless specifically exempted by the California Building Standards Code.

(c)

County Health Department approval. All temporary uses are, where applicable, subject to the issuance of a certificate of operation from the County Health Department for all temporary uses involving the handling of food.

(d)

Parking. Adequate temporary parking facilities, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, including vehicular ingress and egress and public transportation shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of the Director. The Director may require parking areas to be surfaced with crushed rock or other surfaces.

(e)

Site restoration.

(1)

The subject site shall be restored to its original condition within five days from the date of termination of the permit.

(2)

The Director may require the submission of a performance bond or other surety measures, in compliance with Public Works Performance Guarantee requirements, to ensure that any temporary facilities or structures used will be removed from the site within a reasonable time following the event, the property will be cleaned of debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary event upon completion or removal of the event, restored to the former condition, and shall continue to be used in compliance with this chapter.

(f)

Operating hours. The Director may regulate operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the temporary use.

(g)

Nuisance factors. The Director may apply conditions to regulate nuisance factors, including prevention of glare or direct illumination on adjoining parcels, dirt, dust, gases, heat, noise, odors, smoke, waste, and vibration.

(h)

Screening required. The Director may require temporary outdoor sales areas to be screened from adjoining public rights-of-way by temporary decorative walls, fences, or landscaping.

(i)

Security. Security and safety measures shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of the Police Chief.

(j)

Waste collection and disposal. Provisions shall be made for solid waste collection, recycling or disposal, in compliance with the requirements of the Director.

(k)

Other conditions. The Director may impose any other conditions which will ensure the operation of the proposed temporary use or event in an orderly and efficient manner and in full compliance with the purpose/intent of this chapter.

(Code 1990, § 17.56.050; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 3-19-2014)