§ 8-37. Tents and temporary structures.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or construct, or to maintain after erection or construction, any tent or other temporary structure which has a covered area of more than 120 square feet, without a permit.

(b)

An applicant shall file a written request for the permit with the Building Official. Such request shall set forth in full, the name and address of the applicant together with a definite description of the proposed location of the tent or temporary structure, the use to be made of the proposed tent or structure, the size, material, dimensions and certificate of flameproofing thereof, together with other information that may be required. The application shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall approve or disapprove the application based on compliance with applicable fire codes. The Building Official shall approve or disapprove the application based on compliance with applicable Codes.

(c)

No permit shall be issued for a period of more than 30 days, unless in conjunction with a permitted temporary use.

(d)

Any person who shall erect, construct, maintain or assist in the erection, construction or maintenance of a tent or temporary structure, or who operates a use in a tent or temporary structure without having a written permit therefor, shall be in violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 907-G, § 1(8-34), 1-8-2009)