A. For the purposes of this chapter, “temporary use” shall mean a short-term or interim activity or purpose for which land or premises or a building thereon is designed, arranged, intended, or for which it is occupied, maintained, let, or leased; and where such use is not in full compliance with the applicable development standards of this title and/or is not otherwise permitted in the applicable zoning district.

B. No temporary use shall be permitted within the city except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A temporary use permit is required for temporary uses except those specifically exempted pursuant to ACC 18.46A.050. The maximum allowable duration of specific temporary uses shall be 180 calendar days, or as established in the provisions for general and specific temporary use permits in ACC 18.46A.070 together with the extension provisions of ACC 18.46A.100.

C. There shall be two types of temporary use permits identified as a Type I temporary use permit and a Type II temporary use permit.

D. A property owner or an authorized representative of the property owner or a person, business or organization desiring to use a property for a use consistent with this chapter may apply for a temporary use permit. An applicant for a temporary use permit shall provide written evidence of property owner authorization to use the property for the intended temporary use.

E. The planning director or designee may approve permits for temporary uses and structures, with conditions to mitigate negative impacts.

F. The planning director or designee may authorize a temporary use permit for a use not specifically listed in the currently adopted use regulations; provided, that it is compatible with the purpose and intent of applicable chapters and sections of this title and the specific zoning district in which it will be located.

G. The planning director or designee may require other reviews or permits including but not limited to environmental review as a prerequisite to issuance of a temporary use permit or as a condition of approval for a temporary use permit. (Ord. 6268 § 2, 2009.)