What is a Minor Temporary Use Permit, and when do I need one?
A Minor Temporary Use Permit allows for short-term activities that typically occur on developed commercial private property. They produce little noise and have minimal impacts to adjacent properties or to traffic and public safety.
Events that require this application include the outdoor display and sales of merchandise sold on the premises of an established business within commercial land use districts (limited to two events per calendar year, four days each), public health and safety activities including emergency clinics and temporary inoculation centers, sidewalk sales, non-mobile flower and vendor stands, special lighting exhibits and veterinary clinics.
A Minor 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 Minor Temporary Use Permit?
Process Guide:
Complete Application/Make Appointment:Complete the Minor Temporary Use Permit application. Then call the City of Temecula Planning Department at (951) 694-6400 to make an appointment to submit the application and all supporting documents. The additional supporting documents are explained within the application packet.
- Minor Temporary Use Permit Application (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:
- Minor Temporary Use Permit Application (pdf)
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