§ 21-94. Temporary tents.

(a)

Tents under four hundred (400) square feet are allowed for a maximum of fifteen (15) days. The time limit may be extended up to thirty (30) days by the planning director.

(b)

Tents shall not be erected on City streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way. All tents/temporary structures require flame resistance certification. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as determined by the fire prevention code. Electrical service shall be installed by a licensed electrical contractor. Open flames or cooking shall not be permitted in tents. Sanitary facilities shall be provided on-site as required by the plumbing code.

(c)

Tents shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit. The maximum time allowed shall be fifteen (15) days; the time limit may be extended up to thirty (30) days by the planning and community development director.

(d)

Tents over four hundred (400) square feet shall require a special building permit for a limited time before erection. The erection contractor shall be registered with the City. All tents shall be erected as required by the manufactures installation instructions. A site plan showing location of the tent, on-site parking, and access must be submitted by permittee. The plan need not be to scale, but distances should be accurately depicted and noted on the plan. For large sites, the parking may also be indicated by a statement of how many total parking spaces exist and how many are blocked and/or occupied by the tent.

(e)

User must have written notarized consent from the owner or authorized agent of the property on which the tent is to be located prior to issuance of the permit. All parking shall be on-site and shall not reduce the existing number of parking spaces by more than twenty (20) percent.

(f)

Temporary tents set up for the purpose of a tent revival shall require a special use permit from the planning director (or commission). Tent revivals set up on the grounds of a legally existing religious institution do not require approval by the planning director (commission).

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 2 (2.05.04), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-00-19, § 3(J), 4-24-00)