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Temporary Use Permits


There are five boards of adjustment in Pima County, one for each Supervisorial District. An applicant applies to and appears before the board of adjustment in which his/her property lies. Only the property owner or his/her authorized agent may apply for a temporary use permit.

Application:

The applicant submits all of the following materials to the Planning Division of the Development Services Department (201 N. Stone Avenue, Public Works Building, 2nd Floor):

1.  Completed application form (pdf)

2.  Sketch plan (see below for instructions) [provide 1 copy if 8½" x 11" or provide 10 copies (folded to 8½" x 11") if larger than 8½" x 11"];

3.  Verification of Ownership of subject property . One of the following must be submitted:

  • County Assessor's Office APIQ printout with applicant's name
  • Recorded deed verifying the applicant as the property owner
  • Letter of authorization for applicant to apply  (if applicant is representing the property owner);

4. County Assessor's map showing the subject property;

5.  Fee: see fee schedule [Fees are not refundable even if the temporary use permit is not approved]

These features must be shown on the sketch plan:

  • entire lot with dimensions;
  • arrow showing the north direction;
  • adjacent street(s) or roadway(s);
  • all existing & proposed structures;
  • access (i.e. driveway) & parking;distances from structures to property lines & distance between structures;
  • highlight the feature(s) which are the subject(s) of the temporary use permit request;
  • label property lines & label "front" property line.

Note: Incomplete Applications Will Not be Processed

Staff review:

Upon submittal of a complete application, the temporary use permit request will be scheduled for the next available meeting (30-45 days). A staff report will be prepared with a recommendation for a decision.

Notice:

Staff will give public notice of the proposed temporary use permit no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing.

Public Hearing:

The applicant or authorized agent shall present information to describe the requested temporary use permit and to demonstrate that the temporary use permit meets the standards listed below (refer to "Standards"). The board may require that additional information be provided by the applicant.

Persons who wish to speak to the board regarding the variance request may do so during the public hearing.

The board of adjustment may approve the temporary use permit with or without conditions, deny the temporary use permit, or continue the temporary use permit hearing up to three months.

Decision Letter:

The applicant will receive a letter specifying the board of adjustment's decision on the temporary use permit request.

PERMITS: If the temporary use permit is approved, an application for the necessary permits for use and construction of the property must be made within 30 days of the issuance of the temporary use permit. Failure to apply for necessary permits within the time limit shall render the temporary use permit null and void.

Appeals:

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board may make an appeal to superior court within 30 days of the date of the action of the board.

Revocation:

When any condition of a temporary use permit is violated, the temporary use permit and all County permits issued pursuant to the temporary use permit shall be null and void.

Standards:

A temporary use permit may be issued only after a finding by the board that the temporary use permit:

  • Is of a true temporary nature;
  • Does not involve the erection of a substantial building;
  • Will not cause injury to or adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or residents;
  • Is in harmony with the general intent and purposes of this code;
  • and Does not violate state law or other provisions of Pima County ordinances.

 

 
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