Columbus, MT · Stillwater County
Special Use Permit Application Form
This application is for people or organizations seeking to use Columbus city property or rights-of-way for an event or other special activity.
What this form is
Columbus requires a Special Use Permit application for activities on city property or rights-of-way, including events such as festivals, concerts, races, and parades. Applicants submit a separate application for each request, along with a completed questionnaire and a certificate of insurance meeting the form’s requirements. A traffic control plan may also be required.
Who needs it
Individuals, businesses, and organizations planning an activity on Columbus city property or rights-of-way need to submit a separate application for each request.
How to submit it
Return the completed application, questionnaire, certificate of insurance, and any other attachments to the City Clerk at Columbus City Hall, 408 East 1st Avenue North, Columbus, MT 59019. You may also mail them to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 549, Columbus, MT 59019.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no sworn or notarized attachments, though it requires a questionnaire and certificate of insurance.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application Form.
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Complete And Sign
Complete and sign a legible application, submitting a separate application for each special use request.
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Gather Required Attachments
Complete the questionnaire and include a certificate of insurance; provide a traffic control plan if necessary.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Return the application and attachments to the City Clerk at City Hall or mail them to the City Clerk’s P.O. Box.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It also requires a completed questionnaire and certificate of insurance, but does not specify notarized or sworn attachments.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Return the application and required attachments to the City Clerk at Columbus City Hall, 408 East 1st Avenue North, or mail them to P.O. Box 549, Columbus, MT 59019.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Submit a completed Special Use Permit Questionnaire and a certificate of insurance meeting the form’s requirements. A traffic control plan is required if necessary.
- Do I need a separate application for each special use request?
- Yes. The form says a separate application must be submitted for each special use request, and applications are not accepted until all required items are complete and submitted together.