Section 16.24.200 Temporary dwellings at construction sites.

A. Temporary dwellings may be allowed on parcels that:

1. Are zoned CC-1, C-2, CP-2, CCP-1, I-1 or HC-1, or are being developed as a publicly owned project, or a multi-family dwelling containing more than four (4) units;

2. Have a current building permit issued for construction on said parcel, and;

3. Are one half acre in area or larger.

B. For every one half acre of area in a construction site, one temporary dwelling may be allowed.

C. The site plan shall be submitted to the City showing:

1. Location of temporary dwellings.

2. Location of all fire hydrants within five hundred 500 feet.

3. Access routes that shall remain clear for emergency vehicles.

D. The temporary dwellings as defined in Section 16.04.207 shall be in good and habitable condition. No external utility connections to the temporary dwelling shall be allowed unless first inspected and approved by the City and shown to be in compliance with current municipal and State ordinances and laws.

E. A fire hydrant shall be located within 500 feet of the temporary dwelling. Temporary dwellings are only permitted while substantial construction activities are taking place on the site. All temporary dwellings shall be set back fifty (50) feet from any residential use. All temporary dwellings shall conform to the set back requirements for the zone in which they are located.

F. Sufficient provisions shall be provided for emergency vehicles to access the temporary dwelling.

G. Temporary dwellings shall be used only to house persons actively working on the construction taking place on the premises.

H. Temporary dwellings shall be allowed on a parcel for no longer than one hundred eighty (180) days and shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours of granting of occupancy .

(Ord. 2009-01, Amended, 03/18/2009, Prior Text; Ord. 2007-28, Add, 12/05/2007)