The Zoning Administrator has administrative authority to make a determination for Temporary Uses.

Temporary Uses as Permitted are allowed by right, subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator.

Temporary Uses occurring on property outside of the public right-of-way shall be allowed only as may be allowed pursuant to Section 4.3.9 of the Town of Nolensville's Zoning Ordinance and upon the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit.

Temporary Uses are not allowed within the public right-of-way.

PROCEDURE

Step 1. Temporary Use Permit Application Submittal
Complete an application and submit to the Planning Department through the online portal with the required supporting documents, if applicable.

Step 2. Staff Review
The Zoning Administrator shall have up to 30 days to review the Application for completeness & compliance.

Approval for the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit shall be subject to the use standards established in the Town's Zoning Ordinance and the following:

a. No lighting or electrical service shall be provided without an electrical permit;

b. No Temporary Use Structure shall be erected without a Building Permit;

c. No Temporary Use Structure shall block fire lanes or pedestrian or vehicular access;

d. The site of the Temporary Use shall be cleared of all debris at the end of the Temporary Use. All temporary Structures shall be cleared from the site within five days after the use is terminated;

e. Written permission of the property owner for the Temporary Use shall be provided;

f. Adequate Parking shall be provided;

g. Required Parking for other uses shall remain available;

h. Adequate traffic control measures shall be provided;

i. Adequate provisions for refuse disposal and sanitary facilities shall be provided; and

j. When appropriate, adequate provisions for crowd control shall be provided.

Step 3. Zoning Administrator - Final Action
Staff will provide the applicant with documentation of either an approval or denial following their review.  If you are denied, an explanation will be provided. 

Terms and Conditions for Temporary Use Permits:

Temporary Use Permits shall be valid for the time period established in Section 4.3.9.G of the Zoning Ordinance. Where no time period is established in Section 4.3.9.G, the Use shall automatically be permitted for thirty (30) days. The Zoning Administrator may extend this time period by up to sixty (60) days at his/her discretion provided the request is made at the time of original application.

Temporary Use Permits may be renewed one time by the Zoning Administrator.

A Temporary Use Permit shall be revoked if the Zoning Administrator finds that the terms of the permit have been violated or that there is a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare.