Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit Application?

Submit it electronically to the Planning Division. Staff may request hard copies. The form says a complete application must arrive at least six weeks before the event or opening.

What materials are required with the application?

The form calls for a written statement and may require materials such as a bond or deposit, lighting plan, site plan, floor plan, and site photos. Requirements vary by project.

When should I submit the application?

A complete application must be received at least six weeks before the event or opening. The form encourages applicants to submit three months in advance.

St. Helena, CA · Napa County

No notary required

Temporary Use Permit Application

St. Helena property owners and applicants use this application to request approval for a temporary use, including certain event or business activities.

What this form is

The Community Development Department Planning Division uses this application to review proposed temporary uses. Applicants provide project, site, applicant, and property-owner information, signatures, and supporting materials such as a written statement and plans; requirements may vary by project. A complete application must be received at least six weeks before the event or opening, and applicants are encouraged to submit three months in advance.

Who needs it

Applicants and property owners seeking approval for a temporary use in St. Helena must complete and sign the application.

How to submit it

Submit the application electronically to the Planning Division; staff may require hard copies upon request. The form lists a $500 temporary use permit processing fee and says a bond or deposit may be determined case by case.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete And Sign
Enter project, site, applicant, and property-owner information, then obtain the required property-owner and applicant signatures.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the written statement and other materials required for your project; consult Planning Division staff about additional requirements.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the complete application electronically to the Planning Division. Staff may require hard copies upon request.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit Application?: Submit it electronically to the Planning Division. Staff may request hard copies. The form says a complete application must arrive at least six weeks before the event or opening.
What materials are required with the application?: The form calls for a written statement and may require materials such as a bond or deposit, lighting plan, site plan, floor plan, and site photos. Requirements vary by project.
When should I submit the application?: A complete application must be received at least six weeks before the event or opening. The form encourages applicants to submit three months in advance.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another St. Helena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.