19.58.370 Outside sales and display – Permanent and temporary.
A. Permanent. The permanent outside sales and display of merchandise, including vending machines of all types and coin-operated amusements, shall be permitted only when included as part of an approved site plan subject to the conditions herein. Service stations are subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.280.
1. The following items shall be considered for outside display:
a. Vending machines of all types;
b. Coin-operated amusements, excluding games such as pinball machines;
c. Vehicles of all types, including boats;
d. Magazines, newspapers and books;
e. Flowers, including artificial;
f. Art displays;
g. Plants;
h. Model storage buildings, patios and additions;
i. Any other item which is determined by the Planning Commission to be of the same general character;
j. Any other item specifically approved by the Planning Commission to be displayed in an area specifically designed for said merchandise.
2. Conditions.
a. Vending machines and coin-operated amusements shall whenever possible be within an enclosed area or structure specifically designed to accommodate said items;
b. The outside display shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
c. Model storage buildings, patios and additions shall not be located in any area facing a major or collector street, or at the main entrance to the building;
d. Plants shall be the only items in a plant nursery visible from the street;
e. No outside display shall be of such size or quantity as to alter the architectural appearance of the building;
f. A 10-foot landscaped area shall be provided between vehicle display areas and the street. Any item not located within a building or solid enclosure shall be deemed to be outside display and subject to the conditions herein.
3. The following merchandise shall be expressly prohibited from outside display:
a. Furniture;
b. Clothing;
c. Appliances;
d. Play equipment;
e. Dry goods;
f. Soil additives;
g. Tires, excluding service station as provided herein;
h. Used goods, except as provided herein.
B. Temporary. Temporary outside sales and display of merchandise for a period of 24 days in any calendar year, but not exceeding seven consecutive days, may be permitted upon approval of a temporary outside sales permit by the Director of Development Services. Not more than six permits a year shall be issued to any one business or shopping complex. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Development Services shall allow temporary holiday sales (e.g., Christmas tree and pumpkin patch lots) to exceed seven consecutive days; provided, that all other requirements of this section are met. Each such permit shall be accompanied by the required filing fee(s) established by the master fee schedule.
Applications shall be submitted a minimum of 15 business days prior to the requested commencement date. The applicant shall submit a completed application and two site plans showing the location of the proposed outside sales or promotional display area. The plan shall include sufficient information to ensure that the display and sales will be conducted in a safe and proper manner and will not obstruct traffic or cause a hazardous condition based on the standards adopted by the City. The permit shall designate the commencement and termination dates.
1. Other Required Conditions.
a. There shall be a minimum of 30 days between the commencement dates when multiple events are requested.
b. Temporary outside sales are prohibited in residential, C-O, C-N and C-V zones.
c. The sales area shall maintain a 25-foot setback from the street when within an area designated for parking. Promotional items shall not be located in the front setback.
d. The sales area may utilize a portion of required parking to a maximum of 20 percent.
e. The sales area shall not interfere with the internal circulation of the site.
f. Pennants may be used only for safety and precautionary purposes.
g. The sales area shall be kept in a neat and well-kept manner at all times.
h. Temporary promotional signs shall be regulated by CVMC 19.60.500(C).
i. Only merchandise customarily sold on the premises shall be considered for temporary outside sales and display; provided, that all other requirements of this section are met, the Director of Development Services, or designee, shall make an exception for temporary holiday sales (e.g., Christmas tree and pumpkin patch lots). (Ord. 3544 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3256 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2011 § 2, 1982; Ord. 1436 § 3, 1972; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.901(B)(37)).