17.54.070 Temporary Living Units.
A. This section is enacted to meet the requirements of McMinnville citizens who have a need for a temporary living unit in which they will provide “special care” to a relative. This section is not enacted to provide additional living space for family members unless the hardship conditions listed below are met. The city envisions the use of a temporary living unit approved under this section on a lot which either has an occupied residence or on a lot which is immediately adjacent to the residence of the family member making application for this special permit. The temporary living unit, if approved, must meet all the yard and setback requirements of this title. When granting a permit, the planning director will take into consideration the lot on which the unit will be placed, the type of temporary living unit being proposed, and the visual impact of the unit upon the surrounding neighborhood.
1. The definition of the term “special care” shall include providing medical attention (either physical or mental) and/or providing living accommodations for a relative who needs to be in close physical proximity to family members for assistance in housekeeping, shopping, etc., and for emotional support;
2. The definitions of the term “temporary living unit” includes, but is not limited to, manufactured home, trailer, camper, and recreational vehicle (RV);
B. The planning director may permit the temporary use of a temporary living unit in any zoning district (subject to the unit meeting yard and setback requirements of the zoning ordinance) in the following situation: Temporary residence for relative requiring special care;
C. The planning director shall make a decision within 20 days of the date that the application for the temporary living unit is received and notice of the director’s decision shall be sent to abutting property owners. An appeal of the decision may be filed with the planning department within 15 calendar days of the date the written notice of the decision is mailed.
D. A permit for such use may be granted in the form of a temporary and revocable permit, for not more than a six-month period, subject to such conditions as will safeguard the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. Such permit shall be renewable upon payment of the appropriate fee prior to its expiration date in the absence of any formal complaints or changes in circumstances and payment of semi-annual renewal fee. Such structures shall be removed after they are no longer required for their initial use. Application for a temporary permit shall be on forms provided by the planning director. The planning director shall review the initial temporary permit request, subject to the requirements of this ordinance. (Ord. 4988 §1, 2015).