Escondido, CA · San Diego County
Temporary Use Permit Application
This application is for businesses or event organizers seeking City of Escondido approval for qualifying temporary outdoor sales events or promotions on private property.
What this form is
The City requires a Temporary Use Permit for qualifying outdoor sales events or promotions of limited duration and frequency on private property in specified commercial zones and districts. Applicants provide contact and site details, event dates and times, and information about displays, parking, structures, lighting, entertainment, and signs. The packet also lists supporting materials, including a site plan, and includes a temporary event business license application.
Who needs it
Businesses or event organizers planning qualifying temporary outdoor sales or promotional events on private property in the areas listed on the application need this permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning Division, City of Escondido, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798; the form also lists fax number (760) 839-4313.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date their sections, and the owner certifies under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit Application and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the applicant, owner, site, and event information, then sign and date the required sections.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the listed business license copy, applicable health approval, and required site and elevation plans.
- 4
Submit To The Planning Division
Send the application to the Planning Division at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date their sections, and the owner certifies under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798. The form also lists fax number (760) 839-4313.
- When is a Temporary Use Permit required?
- The application says a permit is required for qualifying outdoor sales events or promotions of limited duration and frequency on private property in the specified zones and districts.
- What should I include with the application?
- The listed submittal items include a completed, signed application, a current business license copy, certain health department approval for proposed food sales, and four copies of site and elevation plans when applicable.
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