A Temporary Use Permit is a mechanism which allows a use to locate on a non-residential property on a short-term basis and by which seasonal or transient uses can be allowed.

A Temporary Use or structure placed on a parcel of land for a period exceeding 48 hours and less than four months require a permit. The cost is $10.00 or $25.00 depending on the size of the operation.

Temporary uses and associated temporary structures shall have no permanent hook-ups to utility services.

Prior to conducting or establishing a temporary use or structure, approval of a Temporary Use Permit by the Neighborhood Services Department is required. A Temporary Use Permit will be issued when criteria concerning the following is met:

• Compatibility with surrounding area
• Traffic
• Parking and access
• Location on private property
• Property line setbacks
• Sales tax license
• Signage

For more information please call CityDIAL at 244-1500 and listen to message #432, or call Neighborhood Services at 244-1593.