CITY OF MIDLAND TEMPORARY USE PERMIT GUIDELINES
This permit application is intended to be used for temporary outdoor uses with or
without structures associated with the use.
The application must be submitted to the City of Midland Planning office two weeks
prior to the intended beginning of the activity on the attached form. The following list
contains the requirements for temporary outdoor uses:
1. Fee: A temporary use permit fee shall be established by the City Council.
2. Issuer: The Zoning Administrator may issue temporary use permits.
3. Time Period for permits
First Permit: An initial permit for sixty (60) days may be issued unless otherwise
stated in these regulations, after determining that these uses will not be detrimental
to adjacent conforming uses during the permitted period of use.
Second Permit: A second temporary use permit may be issued at the end of a
time limit if the applicant shows good cause for up to thirty (30) additional days, not
to exceed ninety (90) days in one calendar year.
All activity must take place between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm.
4. Conditions: The Zoning Administrator may attach the conditions and requirements
deemed necessary to meet the intent of this permit.
5. Rental cargo units, pods, containers: These structures are permitted only when the
residence or business is involved in a renovation, construction, or moving activity for
up to thirty (30) days. A second temporary use permit may be issued by the Zoning
Administrator at the end of a time limit if the applicant shows good cause for an
additional thirty (30) days.
6. Site Plan: A site plan shall be required with each permit application and shall show the
location of sales outside the required setbacks for the zoning district in which you
propose to locate. The drawing must be signed by the owner of the parcel.
7. Shelter: Structures used for the sale or display of outdoor items shall not be used for
human shelter overnight.
8. Setback: Temporary uses including display or sale of items shall not be located within
the required setback for the zoning district in which it is located and shall provide for
clear vision area at each intersection or driveway.
9. Parking: Adequate off street parking shall be maintained at all times and shall not
displace required off street parking or cause parking or traffic congestion on adjacent
streets or properties. Barrier free accessible parking must be provided according to
the requirements of the City of Midland Zoning Ordinance.
10. Traffic Control: Where traffic control is required by the City of Midland the cost of
barricades and staff shall be assessed to the applicant.