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Temporary structures, which may include a motor home, travel trailer or truck camper, may be permitted administratively by the Community and Economic Development Director in all commercial and industrial districts when it can be found:

(1) The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing licensed business that is being remodeled to such an extent that the existing business structure would be unsafe or unhealthy to occupy.

(2) The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing licensed business that is be reconstructed after damage by fire or other causes.

(3) The structure is needed to provide security for a site during construction or remodeling.

Temporary structures permitted under this section shall not be required to comply with the special permit process as identified in PMC 25.200.040. Temporary structures permitted under this section must, however, be located on the same property as the structure that was damaged is being remodeled, repaired or constructed. A temporary structure permitted under this section must also be located so as not to create a nuisance or hazard for adjoining properties and the community in general.

In granting approval of a temporary structure under the provisions of this section, the Community and Economic Development Director may impose conditions necessary to minimize adverse impacts.

Temporary structures permitted under this section must be promptly removed within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the remodel, repair work or construction and shall not remain on-site for more than 180 days. A renewal period extending this time frame may be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. [Ord. 4110 § 26, 2013; Ord. 3465 § 1, 2001; Code 1970 § 25.70.145.]