Tents

Permit Requirements
Permits are required any time you erect a tent that is open to the public or is a place of employment.

Zoning Permits
The following items are required for obtaining zoning permits:

• Site plan showing the location of the tent and / or greenhouse and all buildings on the site
• The use of structure (i.e. furniture sale, picnic, etc...)
• The time and date that the structure will be in use
• If the event will include assembly of more than 100 persons, adequate parking, crowd control, drinking water and toilet facilities shall be provided (these items must be described in the application)

Uses less than 12 days are considered temporary and shall comply with City of Verona Ordinance Section 13-1-94. Most uses greater than 12 days are considered conditional uses and shall comply with the appropriate sections.

Building Permit
The following items are required for obtaining building permits:

• Permit Application Form (PDF) completed
• Site plan showing the following:
  • Lot dimensions
  • Tent placement
  • Easements
  • Setbacks from buildings, lot lines and easements
• Building plan showing the following:
  • Floor plan with:
    • Overall tent size
    • Location of all exits
    • Occupant capacity
    • All electrical equipment
    • All mechanical equipment
    • The flame spread affidavit of the tent material
    • Copy of approval from Planning and Development Department (if necessary)