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Short-Term Events

Any event that lasts 45 days or less where temporary structures and facilities are required is a short-term event. These events can be for assemblies, carnivals, circuses, fairs, sporting tournaments and for the sale of items such as sparklers, Christmas trees, pumpkins, stuffed animals and/or flowers.

What types of Temporary Structures can be used?
The following temporary structures may be included:
  • Bleachers
  • Enclosed cooking facilities
  • Lifts
  • Non-portable ventilation systems
  • Platforms
  • Ramps
  • Stages
  • Tents
  • Towers for lighting or sound systems
Do I need a permit?
Not all temporary structures utilized in a short-term event require building permits. No building permits are required for tents that are 10 x 12 in size or less provided they are not being used for the sale of items such as sparklers, Christmas trees, pumpkins, stuffed animals and/or flowers. You may contact Zoning and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to verify and obtain recent information.

What else do I need?
In addition to obtaining a short-term event building permit, a Certificate of Use (CU) is also required for:
  • Events that generate revenue from ticket sales, registration fees and/or retail sales of merchandise, food and drinks.
  • Holiday tent sales for pumpkins, Christmas trees, 4th of July and New Year’s Eve fireworks, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. A site that qualifies for a holiday sales event can only have two events per year. For more information, read about Certificate of Use requirements.
Need assistance?
For questions regarding short-term events, contact Zoning at [email protected] or 786-315-2660