§ 4.3.11. Temporary uses.

A.

Temporary construction projects. All zoning districts permit the temporary storage of vehicles, materials, equipment, field offices and the excavation of fill material that are accessory to a construction project with the following conditions:

1.

The project is for the construction of a highway, road, utility or other public improvement under a federal, state, county, town, city, rural water association or special district contract;

2.

The storage site is used for a maximum of one year. The planning director may approve an extension of six months upon a written request that details reasons for the requested extension;

3.

Disposal of solid and hazardous waste such as fuels, solvents, lubricants and construction materials must comply with applicable federal and state rules and regulations. On-site disposal of wastes is prohibited;

4.

Vehicles, materials, equipment and field offices must be stored or located at least 200 feet from existing dwellings unless the owner(s) of the dwellings waive this requirement in writing. This condition does not apply to materials intended for use on the parcel or right-of-way where they are temporarily stored;

5.

Asphalt and concrete batch plants and rock-crushing facilities must be located on or adjacent to the parcel or right-of-way being improved;

6.

Borrow or fill material excavation sites must be located within 1,320 feet of the parcel or right-of-way being improved. Excavation sites more than 1,320 feet but less than one mile from the parcel or right-of-way being improved may be approved by the county commissioners pursuant to the appeal process in subsection 22.2, appeals. Excavation sites more than one mile from the improvement are subject to the special review, subsection 4.5, process for a mining operation; and

7.

Storage and field office sites must be reclaimed to their original or better condition within 30 days after the temporary construction project is complete. The planning director may extend the reclamation period, in writing, upon written request that details the reasons for the requested extension. Borrow and fill excavation sites must be reclaimed pursuant to the approved state permit. The planning director may require that collateral be provided to ensure reclamation of the storage and field office sites is completed.

B.

Fireworks stands. Temporary fireworks stands are allowed in the B-Business, C-Commercial, I-Industrial and I-1 Industrial zoning districts from June 16 to July 5. A building permit is required for each temporary fireworks stand.

C.

Christmas tree stands. Temporary Christmas tree stands are allowed in the B-Business, C-Commercial, I-Industrial and I-1 Industrial zoning districts from the day after Thanksgiving to the day after Christmas.

D.

Manufactured homes. Manufactured homes, whether transportable as a single, complete dwelling unit or not, may be used to provider temporary housing for the owner of the property during the construction of a single-family dwelling on the site. The duration of this temporary housing can not exceed 18 months and requires a building permit issued by the county building department at the same time the building permit for the permanent structure is issued. The manufactured home must be removed from the site at the end of the 18-month period or upon completion of the construction, whichever occurs first. The chief building official may grant an extension of 18 months for the temporary housing upon a finding that significant progress has been made in the construction of the permanent structure or there have been circumstances, beyond the control of the property owner, that have delayed construction.

(Res. No. 04102007R018, Exh. A, 4-10-2007; Res. No. 07212009R002, Exh. A, 7-21-2009; Res. No. 08102010R001, Exh. A, 8-10-2010)