Temporary Use Permit Application

PLANNING DEPT.

The Application can be found at the bottom of this page.

Review the below Planning Land Use codes related to temporary uses.

Chapter 17.128
 TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES
 
Sections: 
  17.128.010 Purpose.
  17.128.020 Application submission requirements. 
  17.128.030 Administration and approval.
 
  17.128.010 Purpose. The purpose of the temporary commercial use is to permit activities that are small scale and short term in nature and generally promote celebration of specific events, holidays and seasons. Examples include, but are not limited to, fire works stands, Christmas tree sales, seasonal produce sales, farmers markets, temporary construction and leasing offices for previously approved developments and retail sidewalk sales of seasonal merchandise. (Ord. 698 §4(part),

Link to full Temporary Commercial & Industrial Use Code;  https://scappoose.municipal.codes/Code/17.128

If you have questions about the above land use code, please contact the Planning Dept. 503-543-7184 or email NJ Johnson;  njohnson@scappoose.gov

Single food carts fall under a separate permit and process; they will require a Scappoose Business License, a Mobile Unit License from County Health and Fire District inspections & approval.  Questions email; njohnson@scappoose.gov

BUILDING DEPT.  (check below code to determine if a BUILDING PERMIT is ALSO required;

Link to all Building Codes on line; https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/codes-stand/Pages/adopted-codes.aspx

The 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC);

Section 3103 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

3103.1 GENERAL;

The provision of Section 3103.1 through 3103.4 shall apply to structures erected for a period of less than 180-DAYS.  ***Detached Tents and other membrane structures erected for a period of LESS THAN 180-DAYS are regulated by the FIRE CODE and not regulated by this section of OSSC.                                                                    Contact Scappoose Fire Dept. for their requirements;  https://www.ccfiremarshal.com/code-enforcement

Tents erected for a longer period of time shall comply with applicable sections of this code.

     3103.1.1 CONFORMANCE; Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means-of-egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare

    313.1.2 PERMITS REQUIRED; Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 120 sq. ft. including connecting areas or spaces with a common means-of-egress or entrance that are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of 10 or more persons, shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the Building Official.

     3103.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS; A permit application and construction documents shall be submitted for each installation of a temporary structure. The construction documents shall be submitted for each installation of a temporary structure. The construction documents shall include a site plan indicating the location of the temporary structure and information delineating the means of egress and the occupant load.

     3103.3 LOCATION; Temporary structures shall be located in accordance with the requirements of Table 602 based on the fire-resistance rating of the exterior walls for the proposed type of construction.

     3103.4 MEANS OF EGRESS; Temporary structures shall conform to the means of egress requirements of Chapter 10 and shall have an exit access travel distance of 100 feet or less.

Contact the Building Dept. for more info about this code;  scappoosebuildingdept@scappoose.gov

Contact the Fire Marshal for questions about the Fire Code; Jeff Pricher 503-543-5026 or via email; jpricher@srfd.com  

ALL BUSINESSES OPERATING IN SCAPPOOSE WILL REQUIRE A CITY OF SCAPPOOSE BUSINESS LICENSE.A

https://www.scappoose.gov/cityhall/page/business-licenses

Send Business Licenses to Scappoose City Recorder at City Hall or if you have any Business License questions;  sreeves@scappoose.gov