What materials are required with the application?

The document calls for a detailed event letter and a dimensioned site plan, plus written property-owner permission and other materials depending on the event. Filming and photography applicants must also complete the supplemental questionnaire.

When should I submit the application?

The document says all required information must be received at least three weeks before the event so the city can review it with affected departments and others as needed.

Foster City, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Temporary Use Permit (Events/Photography/Filming)

Foster City uses this application to review temporary events, activities, filming, and photography proposed by residents, businesses, or production companies.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for a temporary event or activity, including filming or photography, in Foster City. It asks for project, location, applicant, and property-owner details and requires a detailed event letter, a dimensioned site plan, and other materials depending on the activity. The city reviews complete applications with affected departments before the event.

Who needs it

Residents, businesses, event organizers, and production companies planning a temporary use, event, filming, or photography in Foster City should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Planning/Code Enforcement Division at 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404, or email [email protected]. The document says materials must be received at least three weeks before the event.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the indemnification agreement and the film company representative signs and dates the filming agreement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit application and any relevant supplemental form.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the project, location, applicant, and property-owner information requested.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the event letter, dimensioned site plan, and other materials required for your proposed use.
4
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and materials to the Community Development Planning/Code Enforcement Division at least three weeks before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the indemnification agreement, and the film company representative signs and dates the filming agreement.
How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit application?: Send the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Planning/Code Enforcement Division at 610 Foster City Blvd. or email [email protected]. The document calls for submission at least three weeks before the event.
What materials are required with the application?: The document calls for a detailed event letter and a dimensioned site plan, plus written property-owner permission and other materials depending on the event. Filming and photography applicants must also complete the supplemental questionnaire.
When should I submit the application?: The document says all required information must be received at least three weeks before the event so the city can review it with affected departments and others as needed.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Use Permit (Events/Photography/Filming) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.