Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code 6.
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/a5dcd1dc-4117-40b3-b3da-74a56919e14b ↗

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6.7 TEMPORARY USES B. Garage/yard sales
6.7.1 In general 1. A garage/yard sale is permitted as a
Temporary uses may be permitted as determined temporary use on residential property, and
by the Planning Authority or Building Authority. shall be exempt from temporary use
Temporary uses on private property shall comply permit requirements.
with the standards of this section, as well as 2. Garage/yard sales are limited to no more
regulations pertaining to temporary uses contained than six days per calendar year.
elsewhere in the City of Portland Code of C. Real estate project sales offices or model
Ordinances. All temporary uses require a temporary units
use permit unless specifically cited as exempt. A 1. A real estate sales office/model unit(s) is
temporary use permit may be issued for additional allowed for a residential development.
temporary uses not specifically listed per 2. No real estate sales office/model unit(s)
Subsection 6.7.2(G) below. Temporary uses do not may be located in a manufactured home or
require additional parking unless specifically cited in off-site.
the temporary use standards or stipulated as a 3. The temporary use permit shall be valid for
condition of approval. the life of the residential development
project. The real estate sales office must
6.7.2 Standards for specific temporary uses be removed and/or closed within 30 days
A. Farmstands after the sale or rental of the last unit
1. A farmstand for the sale of food or non- within the development. The model unit(s)
food crops grown only on the premises is must be closed within 30 days after the
permitted, and shall be exempt from sale or rental of the last unit of the
temporary use permit requirements. development.
2. In the island zones, such stand may include 4. All activities conducted within real estate
the sale of agricultural products produced sales office/model unit(s) must be directly
on the premises or the sale of fish or related to the construction and sale of
shellfish caught by the occupant of the properties within the particular
premises. development. Use as a general office of
3. Acceptable stands are a portable table or operation of any firm is prohibited.
cart, and cannot exceed an area of 200 D. Temporary contractor’s yards
square feet. 1. A temporary contractor’s yard is allowed
4. Farmstands are permitted for no more incidental to a construction project.
than 180 days per calendar year, and shall 2. The temporary use permit shall be valid for
be removed when not in use. the life of the project, to be verified by
5. Farmstands must be set back from all open permits.
public rights-of-way a distance of no less 3. The temporary contractor’s yard shall be
than five feet. removed within 30 days of the completion CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 6-33 USE STANDARDS

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