Morro Bay Municipal Code Ch. 17.41 Temporary Use 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. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

An application for a temporary use permit shall be submitted at least fifteen days before the use is intended to begin. The application shall be on the required form and shall include the written consent of the owner of the property or the agent of the owner.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

A. Posted Notice. At least ten days before the date the temporary use will commence, notice shall be posted on the project site.

B. Contents of Notice. The notice shall include the following information:

1. The location of the real property, if any, that is the subject of the application;

2. A general description of the proposed temporary use;

3. The city's file number assigned to the application;

4. The date, time, and duration of the temporary use;

5. The location and times as which the application and project file may be viewed by the public; and

6. A statement describing how to submit written comments.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

The director may approve an application for a temporary use only upon making both of the following findings:

A. 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; 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.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

The director may impose reasonable conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the findings for a temporary use permit listed in Section 17.41.040, Required Findings, including, but not limited to:

A. Regulation of ingress and egress and traffic circulation;

B. Fire protection and access for fire vehicles;

C. Regulation of lighting;

D. Regulation of hours and/or other characteristics of operation; and

E. Removal of all trash, debris, signs, sign supports and temporary structures and electrical service.

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

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)