Poway, CA · San Diego County
Temporary Use Permit
This application requests approval for a temporary activity in Poway and is completed by the property owner and applicant.
What this form is
The Temporary Use Permit application describes a proposed activity, its location, dates, and site setup for city review. It asks for business or activity details, property and contact information, an activity description, and a site plan; special-event sign requests also require a letter and sketch. The form notes that projects not requiring City Council action should allow 15 working days for City review.
Who needs it
A property owner and applicant seeking approval for a temporary activity in Poway should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for a site plan and, for special-event signs, a letter with a sketch, not a sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit application.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the requested activity, property, contact, and date details, then complete the owner and applicant certifications and signature lines.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a site plan. For special-event signs, include a letter and sketch with display dates and sign dimensions.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Poway Temporary Use Permit application ask for?
- It asks for activity and contact details, property information, proposed dates, a description of the activity, and a site plan showing features such as structures, equipment, parking, access, and signage.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit application?
- No. The application has owner and applicant signature and date lines, but no notary block. It requests a site plan and, for special-event signs, a letter with a sketch.
- How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I attach for a special-event sign request?
- The form says to submit a letter describing the proposed sign with a sketch. The sketch should include display dates and each sign’s length, width, height, and square footage.
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This Temporary Use Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Poway form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.