§ 520. General Standards.

Temporary uses are allowed subject to the following requirements and the specific standards contained in the following sections.

A.

Adjacent uses shall be suitably protected from any nuisance or hazardous features involved in the use.

B.

The use shall not create hazardous vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions, or result in traffic in excess of the capacity of streets serving the use. Parking, driveway layouts temporary on-site traffic signage, handicap accessibility, and vehicular access shall be subject to approval by the Department Director.

C.

Sufficient utility, drainage, refuse management, emergency services and access, and similar necessary facilities and services shall be available for the use, and all necessary sanitary facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Manatee County Health Department.

D.

The proposed use shall not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.

E.

The site shall be suitable for the proposed use, considering flood hazard, drainage, soils, and other conditions, which may constitute a danger to life, health, or property.

F.

The length of time the use is permitted shall be as short as practicable. Unless, otherwise specifically specified in this Section, no temporary use shall be allowed for more than two (2) years.

G.

A building permit shall be obtained from the Building and Development Services Department.

H.

A pre-permit site inspection will be conducted by the Building and Development Services Department.

I.

The proposed use shall not have adverse impacts on historic resources.

J.

All areas involved in the use and all access roads thereto shall be maintained so as to prevent dust or debris from blowing or spreading onto adjoining properties or onto any public rights-of-way. Such areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner, and building material and construction residue and debris shall not be permitted to accumulate. Upon notification by the County that dust, particle emissions, erosion, and siltation control measures are inadequate, the developer shall immediately cease operation and restore all damaged surfaces and initiate additional measures to correct the adverse impact before commencing further operations.