Zoning Ordinance 2016
Page 131
1. Transient businesses are permitted uses in B-2 (Highway Business), B-3
(Central Business), B-4 (Medium Density Business), and I (Industrial) zoning
districts and as a Conditional Use in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning
district.
2. Transient businesses must be a minimum of 500 ft. from one another
(measured by radial distance).
3. A copy of a lease agreement, deed, or similar document from the property owner
is required.
4. Any signage, other than that permanently affixed to the mobile transient facility
must be approved by the Murray Planning Department.
5. The maximum length of time a transient business will be allowed at an
approved location will be ninety (90) consecutive days. The owner/operator
may reapply for a permit at the end of that period, but the transient business
must be relocated at a minimum of 500 ft. (measured in radial distance) from
the prior location. The owner/operator may return to a previous location after
90 consecutive days.
6. A site plan must be submitted for review and approval. The site plan shall
include a mapped location of the proposed business, including existing parking
spaces, roadways, sidewalks, and buildings; it should also entail measurements
of distance from proposed display/enclosure to nearby parking spaces,
roadways, sidewalks, setbacks, and buildings. Aerial photography, existing
surveys, or plat will suffice for this purpose. The site plan shall include any
photography of tents, trailers, stands, etc. that will be used. The City of Murray
has the right to accept or reject any site plan submitted. Once approved by the
City, all site plans must be maintained by the transient business through the
duration of the permit. Any deviation from the site plan by the transient
business may result in revocation of the permit and the transient business
activity shall be terminated.
7. All transient businesses are subject to the Public Noise Ordinance as prescribed
in § 99 of the City of Murray Code of Ordinances.
8. If a transient business distributes or prepares food products, a copy of the
current health permit issued by the Calloway County Health Department is
required to be produced and must be displayed. Any revocation of the Health
permit may constitute revocation of the transient business license.
9. The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to any general sale, fair,
auction, or bazaar sponsored by any religious, education, public service, or
charitable organization.
10. Failure to comply with this ordinance could result in revocation of the transient
business license or a penalty as prescribed in § 110.99 of the City of Murray
Code of Ordinances.
12. The provisions of this ordinance shall not be interpreted to be in contravention
of KRS 365.
(ORD. 2016-1697, past 4/28/16)