Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/21/2016

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Sample Zoning Regulations for Transient Merchant Sales MINNETONKA regulates transient sales in the B-2 (Sec. 300.18 (7)(a)) and outside sales and display of plant materials except those associated with a commercial nursery (Sec. 300.18 (7)(b)), though the provision of an Interim Use Permit (Sec. 300.05). )SECTION 300.02. DEFINITIONS. "Transient sales" - use of a structure or lot for the temporary sale of goods, wares or merchandise. Transient sales do not include the sale of food products of a farm or garden occupied and cultivated by the seller. ?I SECTION 300.18. B-2 LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT. 7. Interim Uses. The following uses are allowed in the B-2 district only pursuant to an approved interim use permit and in conformance with the standards specified in section 300.05 of this ordinance and the additional standards specified below: a) transient sales; 1) must be located in a suitable off-street location and shall not extend into adjacent right-of-way or other public property; 2) must not interrupt vehicular circulation on the site or obstruct parking spaces needed by permanent business established on the site; 3) must have written authorization from property owner; 4) business operator must secure all applicable licenses and approvals from the city, Hennepin county or other appropriate jurisdictions; 5) sight visibility clearances at street intersections and access points must be provided in accordance with section 300.15, subd. 9(e) of this ordinance or as determined by the city to protect public safety; 6) no portion of the use may take place within 100 feet of any developed property zoned for residential use; 7) signs are subject to the following: a. no more than four signs are allowed, which do not exceed 32 square feet in aggregate; b. incidental product or pricing signs must be placed directly next to the appropriate product; c. product advertising is permitted, but must be included in the maximum allowed sign area; d. the signs must have a professional appearance and must be securely mounted or erected in a safe location; and e. these limitations apply to all signs associated with the use, including those affixed to vehicles;