Temporary Structure Permit

Temporary Structures for Residential Construction

A mobile home and other temporary structures, designed for use as temporary dwelling space, and portable sanitary facilities or tool storage structures, may be placed upon the premises during the actual period of construction of a permanent single or two-family residential dwelling, provided the following conditions are met:

(A) A building permit for construction of the permanent residence has been issued prior to location of the mobile home or other temporary structure on the site; and

(B) The structures are temporary and remain on the site only until final inspection is granted on the permanent residence, and in no event for a period exceeding two years.

Temporary Structures for Commercial Construction

Temporary structures designed for use as temporary dwelling space for security purposes, temporary office space, portable sanitary facilities, or tool and equipment storage, may be placed upon the premises during the actual period of construction of a commercial building. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until any temporary structure is removed from the property. 

Application Requirements

The permit application can be found here: Temporary Structure Permit Application

Review the Temporary Structure Permit Application Checklist prior to making an application.

The applications for temporary structures during construction must contain all of the following:

• Notarized statement from the property owner acknowledging the temporary structures will be removed from the property prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the main structure on the property. A copy of a blank notarized statement can be found here: Temporary Structure Agreement
• Application fee