Section 3103.1, General, is deleted and replaced with the following:

Tent, canopies, and other membrane structures shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a City of Lynnwood Special Event Permit and approval from the Fire Marshal and building official. All tents, canopies, and other membrane structures erected shall meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films. Tents, canopies, and other membrane structures meeting the requirements of the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) as set forth in Article 8, Chapter 1, Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and has the information securely affixed, stamped, printed or stenciled as required by section 1321 of the above code shall be deemed as complying with NFPA 701.

Exception: Approval is deemed granted from the Fire Marshal and Building Official for the use of canopies (no sides) that do not meet the requirements of NFPA 701 or the CSFM when associated with a Special Event Permit providing that:

1. It is limited in size to 120 square feet; and

2. Occupancy is limited to 10 or less persons; and

3. There is a minimum of 12 feet of separation between the canopy and the building (including any overhang or canopy; and

4. No open flame or cooking is associated with the use of the canopy.

Section 3103.5, Use period, is deleted and replaced with the following:

The use of any tent, canopy, or temporary membrane structure shall not be allowed; except in the case of a tent, canopy, or membrane structure used in conjunction with a special event. Such use shall not exceed the time and frequency of use provisions of Chapter 5.30 LMC or the time period of any permit issued in connection with such activities, whichever shall occur first.

The provisions of section 9.04.170 may be modified for temporary (3 days or less) occurrences upon written request to the fire code official in conjunction with the building official, given that additional safety features are provided.