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to allowances for special vehicle and boat sales events, which are specifically allowed in the TUP provisions (see attachment #3). At its August 15th meeting, the Board directed staff to contact the Board if another TUP application for a mobile pet vaccination clinic is received. To date, no applications have been received for such events in either the unincorporated area of the county or in the City of Vero Beach. In,response to a mobile pet vaccination - clinic application request received several months ago, city staff concluded that its regulations, like those of the county, would allow such clinics to be conducted on a temporary basis in zoning districts where permanent veterinarian clinics are allowed, provided adequate parking and site issues are addressed. With respect to that application submitted to the City, the applicant, Pet Vaccination Services, did not pursue approval, and no clinic event was held. At its August 15th meeti;lg, the Board also expressed concerns regarding certain aspects of mobile pet vaccination clinics, including: health and safety for the animals (procedures, clean facilities, outdoor conditions), enforcement of health and safety requirements, and appropriateness of allowing such temporary commercial services out-of-doors. The following analysis addresses those issues. ANALYSIS •Health and Safety for the Animals According to an opinion of the county attorney (see attachments #4 and #5), the state has already addressed animal health and safety issues in its requirements for limited service veterinary medical practice permits. Furthermore, it -is the county attorney's opinion that the county is pre-empted from adding requirements on top of the state requirements. Therefore, it appears that the county is legally precluded from adding animal health and safety requirements. •Enforcement of Health and Safety Requirements In terms of human health and safety, the county environmental health director has stated that pet vaccinations serve an important public health purpose. In regard to sanitation issues that affect humans, as referenced in the county attorney's opinion, the county environmental health director has stated that adequate state and local sanitation regulations already are in force. Therefore, staff's conclusion is that no new sanitation regulations are needed. In regard to enforcement of animal health and safety regulations and sanitation regulations, the environmental health director has stated that his department will commit to inspecting each pet vaccination clinic for compliance with state limited services veterinarian clinic permit standards as well as state and local sanitation requirements. Therefore, local staff are in place to inspect and enforce these regulations. •Appropriateness of Temporary Uses Including Temporary Outdoor Commercial Events and Services It has been the county's policy to allow certain temporary uses including temporary outdoor commercial uses when properly regulated in regards to nuisance impacts, traffic and parking, adequate facilities, protection of the environment, site suitability, duration, and public health. Under certain conditions, these uses have been determined to be appropriate and even necessary. The 19 JANUARY 9, 1996 Bm 97 P,�tE