Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

electrical, natural, gas, and water distribution lines; pumping
stations, lift stations and telephone switching facilities [up to 200
square feet].
b. Class 2 - Elevated water storage tanks; package treatment plants,
telephone switching facilities [over 200 square feet], substations,
or other similar facilities in connection with telephone, electric,
steam, and water facilities.
c. Class 3 - Generation, production, or treatment facilities such as
power plants, water and sewage plants, and landfills.
(87) EVENT
a. Business Event
A Business Event is defined as a special outside exhibition or
activity on the exterior of a business’ premises or on a public
sidewalk directly abutting the business’ premises. Activities such
as, but not limited to, the use of a temporary tent, live music,
ribbon cuttings, raffles and live radio promotions are considered to
be a Business Event. A sale may be part of an event, but sales
advertising alone does not constitute a Business Event. A nocharge
zoning permit must be obtained from the Code Compliance
Division prior to conducting any Business Event.
b. Business Promotion
A Business Promotion is a marketing promotion for a business for
sales items or advertising specials. Business promotions are
permitted in all commercially zoned districts. A no-charge permit
must be obtained from the Code Compliance Division prior to
conducting a Business Promotion.
c. Grand Opening Event
Grand Opening Events are permitted for any new or relocated
business in the City. A Grand Opening Event is an event to allow
potential clients and customers know that a new business has
opened or relocated. A no-charge zoning permit must be obtained
from the Code Compliance Division prior to conducting a Grand
Opening Event.
d. Temporary Promotional Event
A Temporary Promotional Event means an inside or outside
exhibition, community breakfast, craft fair, vacation bible school,
sale or similar activity. A Temporary Promotional Event requires a
no-charge Temporary Promotional Event permit that must be
obtained from the Code Compliance Division prior to conducting
the event. A Temporary Promotional Event permit may be issued
for non-residential uses located in residential zoning districts,
such as but not limited to, churches, private clubs and golf
courses.
(88) EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
Structures, buildings, site specific plan or other projects that are
completely built or that at a minimum have established a vested right as
of the effective date of this ordinance based on at least one of the
following being satisfactorily proven to the Department of Community
Development for the specific development in question:
a. Question 1- Substantial expenditures of resources [time, labor,
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