04-08-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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Specific Requirements Chapter 912: Temporary Uses and Structures (C) Garage or Yard Sales Garage sales may be held on residential property by the owner or resident of that property for no more than three consecutive days on three separate occasions per calendar year. The hours of operation for garage or yard sales are limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (D) Real Estate Sales Office/Model Home One temporary real estate sales office or model home per builder or developer shall be permitted in a section or phase of a new residential or non-residential development, provided that the use: (1) Is located on a lot approved as part of a development agreement; (2) Is aesthetically compatible with the character of surrounding development in terms of exterior color, predominant exterior building materials, and landscaping; (3) Is operated by a developer or builder active in the same phase or section where the use is located; and (4) Is removed or the model home is converted into a permanent residential use once 85 percent occupancy in the section or phase of the development is reached. (E) Farmers’ Market or Seasonal Agricultural or Horticultural Sales Seasonal agricultural or horticultural sales, including the sale of such items as Christmas trees, pumpkins, seasonal produce, flowers, potted plants and similar agricultural or horticultural products, may be permitted in accordance with the following standards: (1) Location (a) The property contains an area that will support the proposed temporary sale of products without encroaching into or creating a negative impact on existing vegetated areas, open space, landscaping, traffic movements, or parking-space availability. (b) The sale of goods shall not occur within the public right-of-way. (c) On property where the owner of the property has provided permission for the seasonal sale of agricultural products. (2) Range of Goods Limited The range of goods or products available for sale shall be limited to products obtained primarily through farming or agricultural activities, including, but not limited to: pumpkins; grains and seed crops; fruits of all kinds; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental, and greenhouse products; trees and forest products, including Christmas trees, and firewood; bees and beekeeping products; seafood; and dairy products. (3) Hours of Operation The hours of operation of the seasonal sale of agricultural products shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or the same hours of operation as a principal use on the same lot, whichever is more restrictive. (F) Seasonal Retail Sales Seasonal retail sales may include items such as fireworks that are related to a specific recognized and related holiday or event. Sales are permitted for up to 45 days before the holiday or event. Page 912-3