TEMPORARY USE

Orlando City Code ch. 58, pt. 4, pt. 4N

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Orlando City Code § 58.830 General Requirements.

Sec. 58.830. - General Requirements. In addition to any applicable Zoning District and Use Regulations of Figures 1—2, all Temporary Uses allowed under this Chapter, whether as a principal use or an accessory use, shall conform to the following standards. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.831 Use Restrictions.

Sec. 58.831. - Use Restrictions. The temporary use must be a use which would ordinarily be allowed as a permanent use or which because of its limited duration or because adjacent land is undeveloped or developing, would not have a detrimental impact on surrounding land uses. A temporary use shall conform to all standards and procedures of this Chapter which would ordinarily apply to the use in the zoning district in which it is located. Duration. The temporary use shall be permitted for the shortest practicable time period. No temporary use shall be permitted for more than six months in any 12-month period, unless otherwise authorized by City Council. Termination. At the end of the period for which the temporary use was permitted, the use shall be discontinued and all temporary structures involved shall be removed and all permanent structures involved shall not be used except as permitted in the district. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a violation of this Chapter, subject to the enforcement procedures of Chapter 5. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361)

Orlando City Code § 58.832 Sales Offices in Subdivisions.

Sec. 58.832. - Sales Offices in Subdivisions. No structure shall be used for office and sales purposes in an undeveloped or partially developed subdivision, unless and until the owner or proposed developer of such subdivision shall obtain a permit as provided in this Section. Application and Submittal Requirements. In order to obtain a permit for the temporary use of a structure for office purposes to sell homes in an undeveloped or partially developed subdivision, the owner or proposed developer of the subdivision shall file with the Zoning Official an application, in writing, providing the following information: (a) Name of the owner of the temporary office. (b) Length of time the office is proposed for use in the subdivision which shall not extend beyond buildout of the subdivision. When the temporary office used to sell homes is discontinued, the building and building site shall be brought into compliance with all requirements of this code related to the permanent use of the building and building site. (c) Legal description of place where the structure is to be located. (d) Description of toilet and other sanitary facilities that will be available for the use of the occupants of the temporary office, and the written consent of the owner of such sanitation facilities granting the use thereof to the occupants of such temporary office. Such sanitation facilities shall be available at a location within three hundred feet of the temporary office. (e) Certification by the applicant that the office will not be used as a place of habitation or abode by any one or more persons, and that it will not be used or occupied for business or office purposes at any time except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. (f) If the office is to be located in a mobile home, the request shall be reviewed as a Conditional Use by the Municipal Planning Board. The applicant shall provide two photographs, not less than three inches by five inches in size, giving a view of each of the long sides of the structure in such a manner that the Municipal Planning Board and City officials may see a full view of the mobile home prior to its location upon the proposed site. Inspection by Building Official. If the office is to be located in a mobile home upon proper filing of the application, the Building Official or designee is authorized to inspect the structure proposed for location in the subdivision to determine its condition and also to determine if its design and appearance will be in conformity with the neighborhood in which it is to be located; his report to be made to the Municipal Planning Board in order that they may act on the application as expeditiously as possible. Time Limit on Permit. Any permit granted for the temporary office in a temporary structure shall provide that the structure shall be removed from the premises when the lots in the subdivision in which such structure is located are eighty-five per cent (85%) built upon. Signs. Every temporary structure permitted under this Section shall be designated by proper lettering as being an office; however, such designation, including the name of the firm or subdivision, shall not be of such a size as to exceed the sign applicable to the sale of property in the zoning district in which it is located. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361)

Orlando City Code § 58.833 Tents.

Sec. 58.833. - Tents. No tent shall be erected unless and until the applicant shall obtain zoning approval as provided in this Section. Application and Submittal Requirements. In order to obtain zoning approval for the use of a tent, the applicant shall file with the Zoning Official or his designee, in writing, the following information: (a) A completed tent assembly permit as required by Chapter 18 of the Code of the City of Orlando; (b) Length of time the tent is proposed for use on the site; (c) Written consent of the property owner to erect the tent; (d) Unless otherwise waived by the Zoning Official, a fully dimensioned site plan showing the location of the proposed tent, all required on-site parking, and all improvements on the site. Time Limits on Permits. In no event shall tents be permitted longer than seven consecutive days or a maximum of seven days in any six (6) month period unless otherwise waived by the Zoning Official. The seven (7) day period shall be extended at the request of the applicant up to a maximum of thirty days for sale of merchandise associated with Christmas, Independence Day, or sporting events. Location of Tent. A tent shall comply with the principal building setbacks for the district in which it is located and with other locational requirements of this Section. Outdoor Display of Merchandise. No outdoor display of merchandise shall be permitted in connection with a tent except as permitted by this section, and any outdoor display of merchandise so permitted shall not be situated so as to block access to any required parking space. Public Benefit Use. The Planning Official shall be authorized to allow tents as a temporary use on a Public Benefit Use site where he finds that the use of the tent does not substantially impact surrounding properties according to the following standards: (a) Compatibility of times of activity; (b) Compatibility of uses; (c) Environmental effects on adjacent property; such as noise, vibration, air pollution, glare, and odor; (d) Effect of outdoor lighting; (e) Impact of signage; (f) Impact of traffic. The Planning Official may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards including, but not limited to, the following: restrict the time an activity may take place; establish special yard requirements; establish restraints to minimize such environment effects as noise, vibration, air pollution, glare, and odor; designate the number and location of vehicle access points; limit the location and intensity of outdoor lighting or require its shielding; and, limit or otherwise designate the number, size, location, height, or lighting of signs. The determination of the Planning Official may be appealed to the Municipal Planning Board in accordance with Chapter 65, Part 2G. Parking. No additional parking shall be required for a tent as a temporary accessory use on a commercial building site, however, the tent shall not be erected so as to block access to any required parking space. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 4-20-1992, Doc. #25633; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361)

Orlando City Code § 58.834 Reuse.

Sec. 58.834. - Reuse. In the AC-3A zoning district, the Planning Director or designee may grant, for a specific time period and with appropriate conditions, the reuse of a building for wholesale/warehouse distribution or light manufacturing/processing provided that the building meets the following criteria: (a) The building was constructed prior to 1985. (b) The building was constructed for warehousing, wholesaling/distribution as illustrated by high ceilings, dock high loading ramps, majority of the square footage contains no heating or air conditioning. (c) In conjunction with the new use, no substantial enlargement or improvement shall be planned or approved. (d) If a request for a wholesale/warehouse use is denied by the Planning Director, then the use shall be considered a prohibited use pursuant to Figure 2. If a request for light manufacturing/processing is denied by the Planning Director, then the use shall be considered a conditional use pursuant to Figure 2. (e) Applicant shall execute a temporary use agreement acceptable to the Office of Legal Affairs containing at least the duration, type of use, owner and tenant (if appropriate) signatures, and any conditions. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26769)

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