10-19-9: - SEASONAL SALES; TEMPORARY STRUCTURES FOR SEASONAL SALES:

A.

Purpose: The purpose of this section is to allow for the temporary sale of certain seasonal products in designated areas of Riverdale City while ensuring compatibility with existing land uses and maintaining public safety, aesthetics, and accessibility.

B.

Permitted Uses: The following seasonal product sales are permitted:

1.

Fresh fruits and vegetables (e.g., farmers' markets, roadside stands);

2.

Holiday-related items (e.g., pumpkins, Christmas trees, fireworks);

3.

Other temporary seasonal goods as approved by the community development director (e.g., shaved ice/snow cones).

C.

Zoning Districts & Locations:

1.

Commercial (C-3): Permitted as a conditional use with adequate parking and access.

2.

Agricultural (A-1, A-2): Permitted for roadside stands selling produce grown on-site.

3.

Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3): Not permitted.

D.

Operational Standards:

1.

Permit Requirement: A temporary use permit is required. Applicants must submit an application in writing to the community development director or designee, including an informal site plan drawn to scale. No temporary seasonal structure shall be permitted on a vacant parcel or a parcel lacking an approved site plan. A valid Utah State Tax Commission certificate listing Riverdale City as the point of sale must be provided unless exempt by law.

2.

Duration: Seasonal sales may not exceed twenty (20) weeks in duration.

3.

Hours of Operation: Permitted only between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

4.

Site and Structure Requirements:

a.

Must be located on private property with written consent of the property owner;

b.

May not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or fire lanes;

c.

Adequate on-site parking must be provided;

d.

Structures must be self-contained with no utility connections to adjacent properties;

e.

Structures may not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in size;

f.

Only one (1) structure per site is permitted; structures must be at least five hundred (500) linear feet, per street side, from any other temporary seasonal sales structure.

5.

Signage: Must comply with Riverdale City sign ordinances and be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the conclusion of sales.

6.

Health and Safety Compliance: All vendors selling food must comply with Weber-Morgan Health Department regulations.

7.

Waste Management: Vendors must maintain site cleanliness and provide trash receptacles for public use.

E.

Approval Authority: The community development director has authority to approve or deny seasonal sales permits. Consultations with the fire department, public works, city attorney, or city engineer may be conducted as necessary.

F.

Appeals: Appeals of the community development director's decision must be filed with the planning commission within ten (10) calendar days of the decision. The planning commission's decision shall be final.

G.

Enforcement and Penalty: Violations of this section constitute a class C misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in section 1-4-1 of the Riverdale City Code. The community development department and code enforcement division shall oversee enforcement.

(Ord. 830, 2-5-2013; Ord. No. 992, § 1, 4-15-2025)