§ 5.03. Temporary Uses and Structures

Temporary uses may be permitted subject to receiving a Temporary Use Permit and complying with the following:

A.

Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, Festivals, Concerts

These temporary recreational or entertainment related activities may be permitted upon approval by the Fire Marshal's Office subject to the following:

1.

Duration.

a.

1-Day Event. These may be permitted for no longer than one (1) day and are permitted in all zoning districts.

b.

Multi-Day Event. These may be permitted for no longer than ten (10) days, provided that they are located in the B3, B4, CB, CBP, B5, LI and HI zoning districts only.

2.

Attendant accessory uses or facilities to these activities may be permitted.

3.

If a tent or other temporary structure is to be used for human occupancy, the use such shall be approved by the Fire Marshal. In addition:

a.

The number maximum of occupants shall be determined by the Iredell County Building Inspector;

b.

A seating plan shall be approved by the City of Statesville Fire Marshal;

c.

A certificate of flame resistance shall be submitted to the City of Statesville Fire Marshal;

d.

A certificate of insurance, which will cover liability on the part of the applicant or sponsor in the event of accident, shall be submitted to the Planning Director.

4.

All required State and local licenses and permits must be obtained.

5.

Shall have direct access to an arterial or collector street, as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.

6.

Temporary signs may be permitted, subject to Section 6.07.

B.

Construction Trailers and Mobile Construction Offices

These may be permitted subject to the following:

1.

May be permitted during a construction project for which a building permit has been issued.

2.

Are limited to its use as office facilities only for the construction project upon the property on which it is located.

3.

Shall not be placed upon a public street.

4.

Shall be removed within thirty (30) days of completion of the construction project.

C.

Evangelistic, Religious and Related Congregations and Assemblies

These may be permitted for no longer than fourteen (14) days.

D.

Mobile Classrooms

These may be permitted subject to the following except in the CB and Historic Overlay Districts:

1.

Are limited to its use as a classroom(s) and are located on-site as an accessory to a school.

2.

Shall meet the same setbacks as the principal structure for the zoning district.

3.

Shall be located so that it is not visible from the street if possible.

4.

Are exempt from the Design Standards for Non-Residential Development, Section 6.08.

5.

May be permitted for a five-year time period. Renewals will be based on five-year increments.

E.

Model Dwelling Units

These may be permitted subject to the following:

1.

A single model dwelling unit may be permitted in a residential district for use as a sales office for the duration of the specific project under construction. However, a model dwelling unit may be located in districts which exclude residential uses provided that it shall only be used as a means to sell homes in approved residential developments.

2.

The model dwelling unit shall not be used for any business activity, other than showing and sales and shall be discontinued when the specific residential project is sold out.

3.

The model dwelling unit shall meet all lot and yard requirements of the underlying district.

4.

Signs are permitted, pursuant to Section 6.07, but shall not be illuminated.

5.

At least five (5) off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the model dwelling unit or on a vacant contiguous lot within the specific project.

6.

The model dwelling unit shall not be used for residential occupancy prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

F.

On Premises Open Lot Sales

These may be permitted only for farm produce or other products made or grown by the farm producer or immediate family.

G.

Open Lot Sales of Christmas Trees

These may be permitted for no longer than forty-five (45) days and for special fund raising events conducted by eleemosynary, religious or other non-profit institutions or organizations and in the B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, CB, CBP, LI and HI zoning districts only.

H.

Outdoor Bazaars, Cookouts, and Similar Activities

May be permitted for no longer than three (3) days and when conducted by eleemosynary, religious or other non-profit institutions or organizations.

I.

Temporary Relocation Mobile Homes

These may be permitted for no longer than eighteen (18) months and for persons displaced as a result of natural or manmade disasters.

J.

Yard Sale

These may be permitted subject to the following:

1.

Yard (garage, basement, patio) sales are specifically permitted as a use in all residential districts.

2.

Sales shall be limited to six (6) per year, a maximum of two (2) days per sale, sixty (60) days apart.

3.

A sign on premise may be erected the day of sale, however, no signs shall be erected within street right-of-way, on telephone poles, stop signs, traffic control signs, trees or fences.

K.

Dumpsters (Construction) in the CB, CBP and Municipal Service Districts

Dumpsters to be used for construction/renovation/demolition may be permitted in the CB, CBP, and Municipal Service districts subject to the following:

1.

The time period for the initial dumpster(s) permit will be established by the applicant and City staff in accordance with the project schedule. Subsequent renewals of the permit will be handled in the same way.

2.

Renewal of the permit can be denied and the dumpster can be required to be removed if no activity is occurring to justify the need for a dumpster.

3.

The dumpster should be located so that is not visible from the street if possible.

4.

The dumpster's contents must be removed when full. Trash and debris is not allowed to overflow the dumpster or accumulate out of and around the dumpster. Violations will be subject to civil penalties.

(Ord. No. 19-13, 8-5-2013)