Agenda - 08-26-1996 - C2b - Laserfiche WebLink

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044 PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: To create a new commercial land use category to allow temporary commercial events such as craft shows, carnivals, festivals, concerts, etc. that do not typically involve permanent structures and do not exceed seven(7)days in a thirty(30)-day period or fifty(50)days per year. . IMPACTSASSUES: Currently there are no provisions in the Zoning Ordinance for temporary uses other than yard sales and fund raising activities which are permitted in all residential districts for a maximum of two (2) days per month. Temporary use of a mobile home for custodial care and temporary/portable buildings are permitted in some districts through a Class B Special Use Permit. The proposed amendment creates a commercial/service use category called "Temporary Events". Examples of this kind of use are craft shows, carnivals, festivals, concerts, medical or veterinary , clinics,and outdoor social events hosted by a business such as a restaurant or caterer. Temporary events such as those described above would not be considered a principal use when it takes place at a site normally associated with the activity. For example, a festival held at a park, a reception or picnic held on church grounds, or a veterinary clinic conducted outside an animal hospital would be considered accessory uses to the principal use on the site. Application in Commercial Districts The proposal would allow temporary events for less than 300 people in commercial districts as a principal use,or in conjunction with a permanent principal use,with site plan approval and a zoning compliance permit. Prior to approving the site plan or issuing a zoning compliance permit for any event, the proposed activity would be reviewed in accordance with the specific criteria of Article 6.16.17(Additional Requirements for Certain Permitted Uses-Temporary Events). Events expected to attract 300 people or more would require approval of a Class A Special Use Permit by the Board of Commissioners. Application in Residential Districts In residential districts temporary events for less than 300 people would require a Class B Special Use Permit. Events planned for 300 people or more would require a Class A Special Use Permit. A new Article 8.8.14 is proposed in order to specify additional information required and standards of evaluation for temporary events. Approval of Special Use Permit Application requirements and standards of evaluation for temporary events are proposed to insure that adverse impacts are minimized and that public safety is not compromised. The Special Use Permit is valid for one year and describes generally the use,a maximum number of events per year,