1500-16-030 - Temporary Uses Requiring a Permit — Sutter County Zoning Code

The following types of temporary uses may be conducted subject to approval of a Zoning Clearance, Administrative Permit or Use Permit as specified below:

A.

Carnivals, Fairs, Festival, and Other Special Events. Carnivals, fairs, festival, and other similar events may be conducted subject to approval of an Administrative Permit and shall be consistent with the following standards:

1.

Location. Within any non-residential zoning district or property owned by a school.

2.

Duration and Frequency. No single event shall exceed 3 consecutive days, nor occur more frequently than 2 times per year per property. A Use Permit shall be required for events exceeding 2 times per year.

3.

Hours of Operation. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4.

Agency/Department Approvals. Letters of approval shall be secured from the Sheriff's Department, Environmental Health, Fire and Emergency Services and any other agency or department whose approval may be needed based upon the type of function being proposed.

B.

Temporary Outdoor Sales and Promotional Events. Outdoor sales, displays and promotional events associated with a permanently established business may be conducted subject to approval of a Zoning Clearance and shall be consistent with the following standards:

1.

Location. Within any commercial and employment zoning district.

2.

Duration and Frequency. No single event shall exceed 7 consecutive days.

Sale of Goods. Sales, displays and promotions shall be limited to merchandise which is normally displayed and sold by the business.

4.

Paved or Concrete Area. Sales, displays and promotions shall be located on a paved or concrete area on the same lot as the structures containing the business.

5.

Accessibility and Parking. The events shall be conducted solely on private property, shall not encroach within the public right-of-way or occupy needed parking at the time of the event, and shall not impede site accessibility or emergency accessibility/services.

6.

Hours of Operation. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

C.

Temporary Construction Yards. Temporary construction yards may be permitted in conjunction with an approved project or development permit consistent with the following standards.

1.

Location. Within any commercial and employment zoning district.

2.

Onsite, Small. Less than 1 acre in size shall require approval of an Administrative Permit.

3.

Onsite, Large. More than 1 acre in size shall require approval of a Use Permit.

4.

Offsite. Any offsite construction yard shall require approval of a Use Permit.

D.

Temporary Occupancy of a Recreational Vehicle. The temporary occupancy of a recreational vehicle may be permitted by Zoning Clearance for a term of 18 months consistent with the following standards.

1.

The recreational vehicle is located in a zone permitted to have a dwelling and complies with the setback requirements of the zone district it is located in.

2.

A building permit for a residence has been issued, is active and in good standing.

3.

Quick disconnect utility connections to electricity, water, and a wastewater system shall be provided and approved by the Development Services Department. As an alternative to providing a connection to a wastewater system, a contract with an authorized wastewater pumping provider may be submitted demonstrating the recreational vehicle's wastewater tanks will be routinely serviced during the time period authorized.

4.

Evidence demonstrating garbage service will be provided shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.

5.

If the recreational vehicle will be located in a designated floodplain, compliance with the County's Floodplain Management Ordinance shall be demonstrated.

6.

The County may impose conditions necessary to ensure compliance with the Sutter County Ordinance Code to protect public health, safety and welfare.

E.

Temporary Agricultural Education and Entertainment Uses: Temporary Agricultural Education and Entertainment uses may be conducted subject to the approval of a Zoning Clearance (Single Weekend Permit) and shall be consistent with the following standards:

1.

Location. Within the Agriculture zoning district and ancillary to an existing primary agricultural land use.

2.

Duration and Frequency. A single event shall not exceed three consecutive days requires a Zoning Clearance (Single Weekend Permit), is limited to no more than four times per year per property, and each event requires a separate Zoning Clearance approval.

3.

Maximum of no more than 100 guests on-site at a given time.

4. Hours of Operation. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

F.

Similar Temporary Uses. Temporary activities similar to the above determined by the Director to be compatible with the applicable zoning district and surrounding uses may be conducted subject to approval of an Administrative Permit.

G.

Other Temporary Uses. If a temporary use is proposed that is determined by the Director to not be in compliance with Sections 1500-16-020 or 1500-16-030, it may be permitted through approval of a Use Permit.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022; Ord. No. 1713, § 1, 10-24-2023)