150 Park Sq Fruita, CO 81521-2531

Overlay, and in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU), and Commercial-1 (C-1) zones. Accessory dwelling units must be located on a lot that contains a principle single-family dwelling unit and cannot exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of heated floor area, or fifty (50) percent of the size of the principle single-family dwelling; whichever is greater. Accessory dwelling units can be attached or detached from the principal dwelling. If the unit is attached, it must be able to function separately from the principal home. Only one (1)accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot or parcel. The Community Development Director may grant an administrative square foot adjustment of up to ten (10) percent at planning clearance. On-site improvements shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on the site's conditions as part of the planning clearance. D. Accessory Buildings (Except Accessory Dwelling Units ). An accessory building shall not protrude beyond the front plane of the principal building. Shipping containers shall not be permitted as accessory buildings in any residential zone district. E. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses are characterized by their short term or seasonal nature and by the fact that permanent improvements are not made to the site. A land use that occurs on a specific property for more than six (6) months in a calendar year is not permitted as a temporary use. Short-Term Rentals are not permitted as a temporary use. Temporary uses include, but are not limited to: construction trailers, leasing offices, garage sales, temporary carnivals and fairs, parking lot or sidewalk sales, mobile food vendors, seasonal sales such as Christmas tree sales, produce stands, and similar uses. Special events such as City-wide festivals or carnivals conducted on school sites are exempt from these provisions (but a special event permit may be required). Temporary uses must comply with the criteria listed below. The City may require a temporary use to cease at any time, if it is found to be in violation of any of these criteria. 1. The following criteria and standards apply to all temporary uses: a. The applicant has the property owner's permission to place the use on the specified property. b. Permanent changes to the site are prohibited. c. The temporary use regulations do not exempt an applicant or operator from any other required permits; such as, health department permits. d. The use does not interfere with travel on public ways (including pedestrian and vehicle travel) and does not interfere with access to another property. e.