Burlingame, CA · San Mateo County
Temporary Use Permit Application
Burlingame’s application lets applicants request approval for a short-term land use activity lasting from one to 30 days.
What this form is
The application requests a Temporary Use Permit for interim, non-permanent, or seasonal activities that are compatible with surrounding uses. Applicants provide the activity dates, expected attendance, site and parking plans, and details about signs, loudspeakers, safety, and effects on nearby properties. The application must be filed no less than two weeks before the planned start date, and the property owner must authorize the applicant.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval for a temporary land use activity in Burlingame should complete the application with authorization from the property owner.
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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the applicant and property owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property owner information, activity dates, expected attendance, and responses to the application questions.
- 3
Gather The Site Plans
Attach a plan showing the areas and temporary structures to be used, plus a plan showing the parking to be provided.
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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 is the Temporary Use Permit Application for?
- It requests approval for an interim, non-permanent, or seasonal activity lasting from one to 30 days that is compatible with surrounding uses.
- When should I file the application?
- The application says it must be filed no less than two weeks before the date the temporary use is planned to begin.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the applicant and property owner sign and date it.
- 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.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlingame form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.