Temporary Use Permit

A Temporary Use is a unique short-term use that will be discontinued after a specified time. Such uses include, but are not limited to, special events, construction buildings, seasonal businesses (such as Christmas Tree Lots), etc. Prior to the establishment of a temporary use within the City Limits, a Temporary Use Permit must be obtained.

The purpose of a Temporary Use Permit, which is an administrative permit issued by the City's Building Official, is to ensure compatibility of the temporary use with surrounding properties. Areas to be reviewed as part of the permit process include traffic circulation, parking, public conveniences, signs and any other special operating characteristics. This permit will specify the use, establish a period of time for which the use is approved, and any special conditions attached to the approval.

• Master Application Form
• Filing Fee
• Minimum Submittal Requirements*

*Please refer to the Development Manual for more information.

A Temporary Use Permit is reviewed administratively. The processing of a Temporary Use Permit will involve the following steps:

• Formal Application
• Review for Completeness of Application
• Staff Review
• Final Action

Per Section 3.14 of the Unified Development Code, an appeal of an administrative decision (such as a Temporary Use Permit) may be filed by: any person aggrieved by the administrative decision; and any officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected by the decision. The appeal is filed with the Department of Planing and Development Services and must specifically set forth all grounds for the appeal.

An appeal of an administrative decision must be made within 30 days after the date of the decision. Such decision will become final following expiration of the 30-day period if no appeal is filed.

The appeal authority for administrative decisions is the Zoning Board of Adjustment.