What is a Major Temporary Use Permit, and when do I need one?
A Major Temporary Use Permit involves short-term activities that are less than one year in duration, have a potential to create health and safety problems, can occur on undeveloped property, could create traffic problems, and could potentially disrupt community life.
Events that require this application include real estate offices and model homes within approved development projects, contractors’ construction yards, trailers, coaches or mobile homes as a temporary residence during construction of a dwelling, Christmas tree and pumpkin sales lots, fairs, festivals and concerts, seasonal sale of agricultural products, and outdoor temporary swap meets or auctions (limited to two events per calendar year, four days each).
A Major Temporary Use Permit is normally approved at the administrative level. However, the Director of Planning may refer matters that are considered to have a special significance or impact to the Planning Commission for consideration. In addition, any road closures or right of way encroachments in conjunction with an event will require a Special Event Permit from the Public Works Department.
What is the process for getting a Major Temporary Use Permit?
Process Guide:
Complete Application/Make Appointment:Complete the Major Temporary Use Permit application. Then call the City of Temecula Planning Department at (951) 694-6400 and make an appointment to submit the application and all supporting documents. The additional supporting documents are explained within the application packet.
- Major Temporary Use Permit (pdf)
Plans Reviewed:After the application has been received, the assigned planner will review the project. The plans will also be routed to other departments for review.
Comments and/or Conditions:After reviewing the application, each department will provide comments or conditions of approval to the planner. It will also be determined at this time if a certificate of liability insurance is required for the use. A comment letter will be mailed to the applicant if corrections or additional information are needed.
Resubmit if Corrections:The applicant must then resubmit the application with the corrections and or requested information. The planner will route the resubmitted plans to departments for review. An appointment with the planner is required for all resubmittals.
Approval:Once all requirements are met, an approval letter and conditions of approval for the event will be presented to the applicant for signature. The applicant must return a signed copy of the conditions of approval to the Planning Department prior to the event.
Documents and Applications:
- Major Temporary Use Permit Application
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