Rohnert Park Municipal Code Art. IV Temporary Conditional Use Permit

The regulations contained in this section establish procedures for the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of temporary conditional use permits when required by this chapter.

(Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)

In applying for a temporary conditional use permit, the applicant shall submit the following to the planning department:

A. The application form provided by the city, which must be signed by the property owner or authorized agent of the property owner, the applicant, and any other party involved as a contingent buyer or lessee;

B. Written authorization from the property owner that the use may take place during the time period proposed;

C. A site plan showing how the proposed temporary use will be conducted on the site, including the following, as applicable:

1. Property lines, sidewalks;

2. Existing and proposed temporary structures, off-street parking and loading facilities;

3. Points of entry and exit for vehicles and circulation pattern;

4. Location of walls and fences;

5. Lighting standards and devices (must meet the provisions of the electrical code);

6. Temporary electrical hookups (must meet the provisions of the electrical code);

7. Existing and proposed temporary signs;

D. An endorsement of the project applicant's insurance policy, in the amount of one million dollars and in a form acceptable to the city attorney, naming the city of Rohnert Park as an additional insured;

E. A clean-up deposit, if appropriate, to ensure that the site is returned to its prior state;

F. Evidence that the city of Rohnert Park will be identified as the point-of-sale for all sales conducted within the city;

G. A security plan for the use; and

H. The name and telephone number of a twenty-four-hour point of contact during the entire period of the use.

(Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)

A. The zoning administrator, or his/her designee, shall approve or conditionally approve a temporary conditional use permit application if, on the basis of the application, supporting materials, and comments received by other departments or agencies, it is found:

1. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and

2. The proposed temporary use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this section.

B. The zoning administrator, or their designee, may place conditions on the temporary conditional use permit to mitigate any possible impacts identified during review of the application to achieve the general purposes of this section and the specific purposes of the land use district in which the temporary use will be located to:

1. Ensure operation and maintenance of the temporary use in a manner compatible with existing uses in the surrounding area;

2. Provide adequate access and parking; and

3

Ensure that lighting and temporary signage meet the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)

A. The planning and community development director or their designee, shall review the application and shall forward it to other departments and agencies that may have an interest in the proposal.

B. If an application is disapproved, then no new application for the same, or substantially the same, use shall be filed within one year of the date of the denial of the initial application, unless the application is denied without prejudice.

C. The decision of the planning and community development director shall become final ten calendar days after the decision is rendered, unless appealed to the planning commission as set forth in Chapter 17.25, Article XII.

(Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)

For temporary uses that will be conducted more than once during a twelve month period, the project proponent may be required to apply for conditional use permit pursuant to Article I of this chapter.

(Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)

Temporary buildings and uses for construction purposes may be permitted for periods not exceeding one year, and may be extended for up to one year, provided a temporary permit and a building permit shall first be secured and the building official has provided for the subsequent removal thereof.

(Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 38), 1-27-2026)