Fredericksburg, VA · City of Fredericksburg

No notary required

Temporary Use Permit Application Checklist

This checklist helps Fredericksburg applicants prepare the information and attachments required for a temporary use permit application submitted through the CAP Portal.

What this form is

Use this checklist when applying for a temporary use permit for eligible activities such as a yard sale, portable storage container, or festival. It says applications must be submitted at least three weeks before the permit takes effect and identifies a Property Owner Affidavit and a plat or aerial image showing the proposed layout as required attachments. It also summarizes temporary-use standards and examples of other permits that may be needed.

Who needs it

Residents, businesses, and event organizers seeking a temporary use permit for an eligible activity in Fredericksburg should use this checklist.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required attachments through the CAP Portal. The document lists Planning at 601 Caroline Street, Suite 400, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and [email protected] for contact.

About notarization

No notary is required; this checklist has no signature block, and it lists a Property Owner Affidavit as an attachment without stating that it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the Temporary Use Permit Application Checklist.

  2. 2

    Review The Requirements

    Check that the proposed activity is among the temporary uses listed and review the applicable standards.

  3. 3

    Gather The Attachments

    Prepare the Property Owner Affidavit and a plat or aerial image showing the proposed layout.

  4. 4

    Submit Through The CAP Portal

    Submit the application and required attachments through the CAP Portal at least three weeks before the permit takes effect.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application Checklist?
No. The checklist has no signature block and does not say the Property Owner Affidavit must be notarized.
How do I submit the temporary use permit application?
The checklist says to submit the application and required attachments through the CAP Portal.
What attachments does the checklist require?
It lists a Property Owner Affidavit (not a lease) and a plat or aerial image of the property showing the proposed event layout.
When should I submit the application?
The checklist says applications must be submitted at least three weeks before the date the permit is to take effect.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Use Permit Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fredericksburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.