Temporary Use Permits

A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is a purpose-based permit for the temporary use of land. This is a land use permit that may authorize a use for a limited duration, even if the use itself could not be authorized in the zone on a permanent basis. A TUP is the broadest way to permit a limited-duration use.

A TUP is most commonly required for temporary outdoor events on private property, including but not limited to:

Festivals, carnivals, fairs, and ceremonies
Addresses and speeches
Exhibits and seasonal sales
Performances, plays, and musical events
Circuses and athletic events
Other similar temporary uses

The Temporary Use Permit Application should be uploaded to the Accela Citizen Portal along with the supplemental documents listed below to complete your submission.

Temporary Use Permit Application

Resources

When to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the Planning & Community Preservation Department no less than 45 days and no more than twelve (12) months prior to the date(s) of the proposed temporary use. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least two months prior to any date(s) of the proposed temporary use.

What You Need to Apply

Each application submittal must include the following:

A completed Temporary Use Permit application form
Certificate(s) of insurance
Site plan diagram showing the event location on the property
Noticing materials: Only items 1–3 in the linked document are required
Payment of applicable fees: Please refer to the current fee schedule. Fees may include an application fee, depending on the type of temporary use, and a noticing fee.

Municipal Code

The Sierra Madre Municipal Code relating to temporary use permits may be found here: SMMC 17.88

Approved TUPs

2026 Calendar Year Events

None

2025 Calendar Year Events