Columbus, MT · Stillwater County
Temporary Commercial Use Permit
This application is for people seeking city permission to sell products, provide services, or conduct other for-profit activities temporarily on private property.
What this form is
The City of Columbus application is for temporary commercial use of property by someone other than the property owner. Applicants must obtain property-owner permission for each location, identify the property and proposed use, and select a permit duration group. The instructions say to return the application to City Hall with the appropriate fee.
Who needs it
People planning temporary for-profit activity on private property in Columbus must apply and obtain written permission from the property owner for each location.
How to submit it
Return the application to City Hall with the appropriate fee. The document lists fees of $25, $50, $75, or $100, depending on the permit group.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must also provide written property-owner permission for each location.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Commercial Use Permit application and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed use, and select the applicable permit group.
- 3
Gather Property Permission
Obtain written property-owner permission for each location and have the property owner sign and date the application.
- 4
Submit To City Hall
Return the application to City Hall with the fee for the selected permit group.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Commercial Use Permit?
- No. The form has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block. You must provide written property-owner permission for each location.
- How do I submit the Temporary Commercial Use Permit?
- Return the application to City Hall with the appropriate fee. The instructions list fees of $25, $50, $75, or $100 based on the permit group.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the property address and legal description, zoning, the type and description of the proposed use, and structure and sign details.
- Do I need the property owner's permission?
- Yes. The instructions require written permission from the property owner for each location, and the application includes a property-owner signature and date line.