Temporary Use Authorization (TUA) Supplemental

Pursuant to Planning Code Section 205, certain uses may be permitted on a temporary basis in cases where they may not otherwise be permitted. A Temporary Use Authorization permits a specific land use for a limited period of time on a particular parcel. Temporary Use Authorizations are typically not associated with significant construction activity; they authorize such short-term uses as mobile food facilities, seasonal Christmas tree and pumpkin sales, construction trailers, and festivals or exhibitions. A Temporary Use Authorization from the Planning Department is frequently one of a number of City permits required to operate a temporary use. The Fire, Police, and Health Departments, among others, may also require separate permits before such use can commence operations.

To file a Temporary Use Authorization application, please email a completed application to cpc.intake@sfgov.org, or file online through San Francisco Planning Public Portal. One of our staff will follow-up to the email listed in the completed application on the associated fee payment.

For questions, you can call the Planning counter at 628.652.7300 or email pic@sfgov.org where planners are able to assist you.