What is the Stanwood Temporary Use Application for?

It requests a city permit for a temporary activity or event, for a maximum of 30 days with one extension. The application asks about the proposed use, property, event operations, and related site details.

What attachments does the application require?

Attach a vicinity map and a site plan showing structures, parking, access, emergency service, and proposed vehicle and pedestrian circulation. The form also lists tent or canopy specifications and a traffic control plan if the city determines one is needed.

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Application?

No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and the form does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Temporary Use Application?

Submit it to the Community Development Department at 10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. The form lists a $25.75 fee and an additional $5.00 if the city must create a missing vicinity map.

Stanwood, WA · Snohomish County

No notary required

Temporary Use Application

Stanwood’s Temporary Use Application is for applicants seeking city approval to hold a temporary activity or event on a property.

What this form is

Use this application to request a temporary-use permit for an activity in Stanwood, for a maximum of 30 days with one extension. It asks for applicant and property details, event dates and operations, and whether the activity includes structures, parking impacts, live entertainment, outdoor eating, or cooking. Attach a vicinity map and site plan; the city may require additional information.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a temporary activity or event in Stanwood should complete the application and obtain the property owner’s signature.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Community Development Department at 10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. The listed fee is $25.75; if you do not provide a vicinity map, the city charges an additional $5.00 to create one.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner just sign and date it, and no attached item is identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Stanwood Temporary Use Application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, event, activity, and operating details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a vicinity map and site plan; include other listed materials when applicable or required by the city.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stanwood Temporary Use Application for?: It requests a city permit for a temporary activity or event, for a maximum of 30 days with one extension. The application asks about the proposed use, property, event operations, and related site details.
What attachments does the application require?: Attach a vicinity map and a site plan showing structures, parking, access, emergency service, and proposed vehicle and pedestrian circulation. The form also lists tent or canopy specifications and a traffic control plan if the city determines one is needed.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and the form does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Temporary Use Application?: Submit it to the Community Development Department at 10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. The form lists a $25.75 fee and an additional $5.00 if the city must create a missing vicinity map.

Need something notarized?

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