Fire Prevention
Sec. 10-11. Temporary structures. As used in this section, the term temporary structure shall include any free-standing tent, tarpaulin or canopy of any kind constructed of any flexible fabric or material and supported by poles, wire, ropes or any other type of support and constructed, erected or designed to provide shelter for any person, animal or object. This term shall not include any type of canopy of awning permanently attached to a building, for which a building permit has been issued. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or construct, or to maintain after erection or construction, or for any owner or occupant of any property to allow, any temporary structure on any property within the city, except as follows:
- On properties used in whole or part for residential purposes, temporary structures may be erected and maintained in any rear or side yard as defined in section 22-2.02 of the Code, a minimum of six (6) feet from any property line provided however that any temporary structure in any side yard shall be enclosed within an opaque fence;
- A permit may be obtained from the city for temporary structures to be located in any area other than as provided in subsection (1) hereof for a period not to exceed seven (7) days; provided that no more than four (4) permits in any twelve-month period, issued at least sixty (60) days apart, shall be allowed for each property; and
- Any temporary structure to be placed on any public property or right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the city council.
Any permit application submitted pursuant to this section shall be in writing in the form provided by the city, providing the name and address of the applicant and the property owner, the address for the location of the temporary structure, a description of the proposed location for the temporary structure on the property, a description of the purpose for the temporary structure, a description of the size and materials from which the temporary structure is made, a certificate of flameproofing for the temporary structure, and such other information necessary to evaluate the permit request. (Ord. No. 93-12, § 1, 10-5-93; Ord. No. 99-2, § 1, 2-2-99)