The uses set forth below are permitted in the designated zone
only after obtaining a permit thereof from the Zoning Enforcement
Officer. The specified permit fee and security deposit for each use
shall be paid to and deposited with the Zoning Enforcement Officer
before a permit is issued, and each such permit shall be effective
only for the period of time indicated below. Each permit shall be
posted in a conspicuous place at the site of the temporary use. Said
security deposit shall be certified check or money order payable to
the "Town of Newtown," shall secure to the Town the termination of
the use and the removal of any temporary structures or signs incidental
thereto at the expiration of the permit, and shall be returned to
the permittee when the use is discontinued and the permit surrendered.
Subject to obtaining said permit and the regulations stated below,
the following uses are permitted in the designated zone on a temporary
basis:
8.11.110
Tag sales, all zones. On lots
devoted to a single-family dwelling, auction sales, tag sales and
similar occasional sales of personal property conducted on a lot not
ordinarily devoted to the sale of personal property. The owners of
any of the personal property to be sold shall be included as permittees
on the permit. The permit shall be effective for not more than nine
consecutive days and no permittee shall be issued or included on a
second permit until the expiration of six months from the date on
which the preceding permit was issued. One double faced or two single
faced signs not in excess of three square feet per face may be erected
while the permit is effective but shall be removed when said permit
expires.
8.11.120
Special event, all zones.
All special events shall be applied for through a special event permit.
Special event permits will not be issued until the applicant has made
provision for adequate parking as determined by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer nor will such permit be issued until the approval of such
Town Boards or Agencies as is required by other Town ordinances or
regulations is obtained. In determining the adequate number of parking
spaces required, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may consider the greatest
number of persons likely to arrive per car.
[Amended effective 8-12-2023]
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Said permit shall be effective for a period of not more than
10 days.
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Any temporary event signage shall be in compliance with Section
595-8.01.619 of this chapter.
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8.11.121
Nonprofit or municipal special
event. Any nonprofit or municipal organization such as, but not limited
to, a service club, veterans' group, volunteer fire company,
church, or fraternal organization, located within the Town, may sponsor
a special event such as a fair, circus, carnival or similar type of
entertainment. The event is limited to a maximum of 12 mobile food
establishments per event.
[Added effective 8-12-2023]
8.11.122
For-profit special event. Any for-profit organization,
located within the Town, may sponsor a special event such as a grand
opening or a temporary sale on the property on which it resides. Maximum
number of events is three per year unless defined in the Newtown Zoning
Regulations. The event is limited to a maximum of three mobile food
establishments per event.
[Added effective 8-12-2023]
8.11.130
Recreational vehicles, all
zones.
(a)
Recreational vehicles owned and occupied by visitors
or guests for a period of one but not more than four weeks in any
one calendar year. The recreational vehicle shall be parked in a side
or rear yard. No permit fee or security deposit shall be required,
and no permit is required when the trailer is to be occupied for less
than one week.
(b)
In farming and residential zones, on lots used
for training of horses for competition and having at least 15 acres,
not more than two farm employees may occupy one recreational vehicle
for a period or periods not exceeding six months within a calendar
year in the aggregate. One such recreational vehicle is allowed on
the property provided that:
(1)
Such recreational vehicle shall be actively registered
with the appropriate motor vehicle authorities.
(2)
Any such recreational vehicle shall be located
on the lot on which the principal use is conducted or on a different
abutting lot under common ownership or control with that of the principal
use user that is not used for dwelling purposes.
(3)
No such recreational vehicle, whether occupied
or not, shall be located closer than 100 feet from the travel portion
of any public street or closer than 50 feet from any lot boundary
line unless it is located on an adjacent lot under common ownership
or control as provided herein.
(4)
Recreational vehicle shall be located in the side
or rear yard.
(5)
Occupancy shall commence only with an approval
from the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Newtown Health Director.
(6)
Such recreational vehicles shall comply with all
other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations.
[Added effective 6-8-2019]
8.11.140
Temporary trailers and
storage containers - all zones. The intent of this section is to limit
the number of, and the use of, storage containers and trailers to
a fixed time period based on the specific needs of the applicant.
The intent of this section is also to recognize the need for temporary
outdoor storage containers and trailers for residential and business
purposes by allowing outdoor storage containers as described in these
regulations in order to limit the impact on neighborhood character
and property values.
The location and use of a storage container(s) and trailer(s)
for the temporary storage of products or building materials as accessory
to the principal use on the property located within commercial and
industrial zones, or associated with a residential or multi-family
construction project, shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer and shall require a temporary permit. Storage containers or
trailers shall satisfy all applicable Zoning Regulations as deemed
applicable by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
8.11.141
Storage container(s) or trailers(s)
if possible should be located to the rear or side of the principal
building and shall not occupy or obstruct required parking spaces
or loading areas.
8.11.142
Each container, or trailer used for storage
or office space, shall contain lockable doors.
8.11.143
Storage containers or trailers may not contain
hazardous materials or dangerous goods.
8.11.144
Storage container(s) and trailer(s) shall
be maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
8.11.145
The maximum time period for any temporary
container/trailer permit issued for construction by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer shall not exceed three months; however, the Zoning Enforcement
Officer may allow the continued use of a storage container(s) or trailer(s)
for bona fide construction projects for additional three-month periods
upon the receipt of new permit applications and fees.
8.11.146
The total maximum time period for any temporary
container/trailer permits issued for relocation use by the Zoning
Enforcement Officer may not exceed three, three-month periods (nine
months).
8.11.147
The application fee for a temporary container/trailer
permit shall be $100 per unit for a three-month period. A deposit
of $250 per container/trailer is required at the issuance of the permit.
Said deposit is forfeit if any part of the permit is violated or if
the time period of the permit is exceeded.
8.11.148
Violations of these regulations shall be grounds
for the revocation of the permit and/or denial of a permit renewal.
[Updated effective 4-13-2019]
