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Chapter 18.31 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS

San Carlos Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · San Carlos

Sections:

18.31.010 Purpose.

18.31.020 Application.

18.31.030 Required fndings.

18.31.040 Conditions of approval.

18.31.050 Appeals—Expiration, extensions, and modifcations.

18.31.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes a process for review and approval of certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur. (Ord. 1438 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 2011)

18.31.020 Application.

An application for a temporary use permit shall be submitted at least thirty days before the use is intended to begin. The application shall be on the required form and shall include the written consent of the owner of the property or the agent of the owner. (Ord. 1438 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 2011)

18.31.030 Required findings.

The Zoning Administrator may approve an application for a temporary use only upon making both of the following findings:

A. The proposed use will not unreasonably affect adjacent properties, their owners and occupants, or the surrounding neighborhood, and will not in any other way constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the area of such use or to the general welfare of the City; and

B. The proposed use will not unreasonably interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic or circulation in the area surrounding the proposed use, and will not create a demand for additional parking that cannot be safely and efficiently accommodated by existing parking areas. (Ord. 1438 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 2011)

18.31.040 Conditions of approval.

The Zoning Administrator may impose reasonable conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the findings for a temporary use permit listed in Section 18.31.030, Required findings, including, but not limited to: regulation of ingress and egress and traffic circulation; fire protection and access for fire vehicles; regulation of lighting; regulation of hours and/or other characteristics of operation; and removal of all trash, debris, signs, sign supports and temporary structures and electrical service. The Administrator may require reasonable guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. (Ord. 1438 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 2011)

18.31.050 Appeals—Expiration, extensions, and modifications.

A. Appeals. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a permit for a temporary use or structure may appeal the decision to the Planning and Transportation Commission, pursuant to Section 18.27.150, Appeals.

B. Expiration, Extensions and Modifications. Temporary use permits are effective and may only be extended or modified as provided for in Chapter 18.27, Common Procedures. (Ord. 1612 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 1438 § 4 (Exh. A (part)), 2011)

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The San Carlos Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1633, passed January 26, 2026.

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  1. Chapter 18.01 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 18.02 — RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE
  3. Chapter 18.03 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT Revised 12/25
  4. Chapter 18.04 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Revised 12/25
  5. Chapter 18.05
  6. Chapter 18.06 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Revised 12/25
  7. Chapter 18.07 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 18.08
  9. Chapter 18.09 — AIRPORT DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 18.10
  11. Chapter 18.11 — GATEWAY (G) OVERLAY DISTRICT
  12. Chapter 18.12 — HILLSIDE (H) OVERLAY DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 18.13 — NEIGHBORHOOD HUB (NH) OVERLAY DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 18.14.1 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Revised 2/26
  15. Chapter 18.14 — STREAM DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE (SDM) OVERL…
  16. Chapter 18 — 14A NORTHEAST AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 18.15 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS Revised 12/25
  18. Chapter 18.16 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
  19. Chapter 18.17 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  20. Chapter 18.18 — LANDSCAPING Revised 12/25
  21. Chapter 18.19 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  22. Chapter 18.20 — PARKING AND LOADING
  23. Chapter 18.21 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  24. Chapter 18.22 — SIGNS
  25. Chapter 18.23 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
  26. Chapter 18.24 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  27. Chapter 18.25 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
  28. Chapter 18.26
  29. Chapter 18.27 — COMMON PROCEDURES Revised 12/25
  30. Chapter 18.28 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  31. Chapter 18.29
  32. Chapter 18.30 — USE PERMITS Revised 12/25
  33. Chapter 18.31 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  34. Chapter 18.32 — VARIANCES
  35. Chapter 18.33 — WAIVERS
  36. Chapter 18.34
  37. Chapter 18.35 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
  38. Chapter 18.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
  39. Chapter 18.37 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  40. Chapter 18.38 — PREZONING AND ANNEXATION PROCEDURE
  41. Chapter 18.39 — ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
  42. Chapter 18.40 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
  43. Chapter 18.41 — TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Revised 12/25

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