CHAPTER 17

Chapter 17.24
Temporary Use Permits

17.24.010 Purpose and Intent - The purpose of this section is to ensure that certain uses, of a limited scope, duration and frequency are allowed to operate on a short term basis. These temporary uses shall be conducted so they do not have long-term impacts upon permitted uses, the character of the area in which they are proposed to be located, and people living and working in the area. The intent of this section is to define these uses and identify standards and criteria for governing their scope, duration and frequency.

17.24.020 Temporary Use Permit Required - A Temporary Use Permit issued under provisions of this section is required to conduct a use limited in scope, duration and frequency as defined herein. Temporary Use Permits (TUP) shall be required for: A) those uses specifically identified and described within the Temporary Uses section of this title and listed in section 17.21 (District Use Chart); and, (B) uses not listed herein, but are determined by the administrator to be limited in scope, duration and frequency and similar to those otherwise permitted in a zone, and which are typical and reasonable in the zone.

17.24.030 Application Requirements - Applications for Temporary Use Permits shall be filed with the administrator at the Office of Planning and Development. An application is comprised of: a completed application form with a detailed description of the scope, duration and frequency of the proposed use, accompanied by an aerial photo of the subject property and adjacent properties, assessors data base print-out of the subject property, site plan, and any required fees.

17.24.040 Temporary Uses - The following uses shall be considered allowed temporary uses subject to all conditions found herein, as well as all other applicable state and county requirements:

USE	DESCRIPTION	CONDITION(S)

Agricultural products stand	Stand not accessory to the existing use on the parcel on which it is located: may be owned and operated by person or persons not owning the property on which it is located	limited to a maximum of four ( 4) consecutive weeks per year display and storage area no larger than two hundred (200) square feet signage limited to 30 square feet
Asphalt batching operation	Preparation of asphalt as part of construction or maintenance.	limited to time necessary for construction or maintenance of project; maximum of 21 consecutive days from the commencement of operation. requires a Department of Ecology Air Quality Permit and Water Quality Permit

USE	DESCRIPTION	CONDITION(S)
Christmas tree lots	An area of a lot generally cordoned off with a variety of Christmas trees in an orderly arrangement for the purpose of viewing and purchasing by private parties.	limited to Thanksgiving through Christmas
Concrete batching operation	Preparation of concrete as part of construction or maintenance.	limited to time necessary for construction or maintenance of project; maximum of 21 consecutive days from the commencement of operation requires a Department of Ecology Air Quality Permit and Water Quality Permit.
Construction offices	Mobile homes, modular homes, or portable units for office or project caretakers quarters. Example: an on-site trailer used as an office by the foreman of the construction job (Walmart).	limited to the duration of the immediate construction project
Contractor equipment & supplies storage	A fenced area or portable storage facility located on a site on which construction is occurring, for the sole purpose of storing tools, supplies and equipment necessary for construction. Storage of tools, supplies, and equipment for construction occurring on a different site is prohibited	the equipment, supplies and tools shall only be for the construction occurring on that site. the equipment, supplies and tools shall either be screened in from public view or totally contained in an enclosed storage facility on the site.

USE	DESCRIPTION	CONDITION(S)
Disaster and Emergency operations medical facilities heliports and helipads communications facilities base and "spike" camps	A flood, fire, earthquake, disease outbreak, or other similar catastrophic event, which reaches a level of severity that requires the intervention and/or mobilization of state or federal agencies enlisted in response.	permit shall expire after demobilization that occurs when the disaster or emergency has ceased
Farmworker housing	Structures placed for the use by an employer for employees hired and working as seasonal or migrant workers on a farm or orchard.	Temporary farmworker housing is limited to late spring through fall occupancy, as minimal or no heating or insulation is used on the construction of the temporary housing units.
Fireworks stands	Generally, a booth with a counter top, not more than 80 sq. ft., capable of being closed up to secure the contents when not vending.	limited to June 14 through July 5
Mobile car crushing facility	A commercial, portable crushing facility capable of being moved from location to location, to crush inoperative vehicles, whose remains are then transported to a commercial car recycling facility.	limited to 21 days on any one (1) site. requires Washington State Patrol review and approval requires containment of all glass and hazardous materials.
Mobile medical testing facilities	A medical/dental lab, setup in a mobile home-type structure that is moved from site to site, offering specific testing using specialized equipment not generally available in the area, and generally at the request of a local medical or dental facility.	limited to 10 days must be adjunct to an existing authorized medical or dental facility located within the county.

USE	DESCRIPTION	CONDITION(S)
Sawmill, portable (non-commercial)	see definition of "sawmill, portable", 17.04.270	lumber produced must be used on-site may be operated for only the amount of time necessary to accomplish the immediate project
Single family dwellings associated with the construction of a primary residence	An existing residence that will be moved or demolished upon completion of the new residence. Sometimes travel trailers or mobile homes are brought to the site to be used as a temporary residence.	limited to the life of the building permit or upon final approval for occupancy of the new residence.
Special event camping	camping limited to a week before, during, and after a special event, such as the Omak Stampede	limited to the duration of the event and 1 week before and after.

Any other use that is deemed consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter as determined by the administrator.

17.24.050 Potential Conditions of Approval - The types of conditions which the Administrator may impose on a Temporary Use Permit shall include, but are not limited to:

A. Specifying the duration of time within which the action shall begin and be completed.

B. Specifying the exact locations of activities or structures as a means of minimizing hazards to life, limb, property damage, environmental impacts (erosion, landslide, etc.) traffic impacts, and protection of neighboring property owners private property rights.

C. Mitigating nuisance generating features such as noise, colors, air pollution, wastes, vibration, traffic, physical hazards, off-site light glare, etc.

D. Specifying the hours of operation.

E. Specifying appropriate signage.

F. That all other applicable state and local agency regulations and requirements (i.e.; Health Department, Building Department, WSDOE, etc.) are complied with.

17.24.060 Standards and Criteria - The Administrator shall consider the following standards and criteria in evaluating Temporary Use Permits:

A. That proposed projects are evaluated as to ensure that they are temporary in nature and do not have long term impacts to adjacent properties.

B. That proposed projects are evaluated as to ensure the public’s general health, safety, and welfare.

C. That the proposal is limited in scope, duration and frequency.

D. That the proposed temporary use is compatible with surrounding, pre-existing uses.

17.24.070 Permit extension - Continuance of a temporary use beyond the specified time permitted shall require application for a Conditional Use Permit. One (1) extension may be applied for and granted if the administrator deems that reasonable circumstances beyond the control of the applicant are just cause. If granted, the extension may not be greater than 50% of the original approval time.

17.24.080 Approval of Temporary Use Permits - The Administrator shall complete written findings, pursuant to the intent of Section 17.24, documenting the considerations given in denying or approving with conditions of approval.

17.24.090 Revocation of Temporary Use Permits - In the event complaints are received and deemed valid by the Administrator that an operating Temporary Use is not in compliance with the provisions of this section, the permit may be revoked, or the Administrator may place conditions thereon.

17.24.100 Additional Conditions of Approval - If deemed necessary by the administrator, additional conditions of approval may be added to an existing permitted temporary use to keep the Temporary Use in compliance with the purpose and intent of section 17.24, Temporary Use Permits.

17.24.110 Appeals of Decision - A decision of the Administrator granting or denying a temporary use permit shall be final. Appeals of administrative decisions shall be made to the Planning Commission, in writing, for discussion and final resolution at the next available Planning Commission meeting.