Short-Term Events
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
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.
For questions regarding short-term events, contact Zoning at [email protected] or 786-315-2660
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Permitting and Inspection Center
Edward A. Rojas
Permitting and Inspection Center
11805 SW 26th Street,
Miami, FL 33175
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