§ 138-3357. Tents.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for tents that are used for temporary events.

(b)

Applicability. This section shall be applicable to event tents. This section shall not apply to personal tents normally associated with camping or private family use.

(c)

Standards.

(1)

Tents may be erected in any zoning district for a period not to exceed 30 days for the purpose of special sales, promotions, entertainment, educational, religious, evangelistic or similar special events, subject to the following:

a.

The use of the tent shall be limited to an authorized use of the property in the zoning district where located.

b.

The tent shall comply with all setback requirements.

c.

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided as required by article VII, division 2 of this chapter.

d.

The applicant shall submit a conceptual plan or drawing illustrating the location of the tent, the floor area and maximum capacity (number of persons) of the tent, the number and location of off-street parking spaces, a traffic circulation plan showing all ingress/egress locations, and the location of any structures and/or trees existing on site. Such plan shall be examined by development review services to determine compliance with this chapter and other applicable codes, ordinances, or regulations. No clearance for a building permit shall be issued until such plan complies with these provisions.

e.

Temporary tents shall be subject to fire code requirements.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)