9-10-7 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TENTS
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Brian Head code is at https://brianheadtown.utah.gov/town-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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A. Prior to the issuance of an Administrative Permit for any temporary structure, tent or vendor, the following requirements shall be met. 1. Application: An Application must be submitted to the town including the following information: a. Use: A temporary structure used in accordance with these provisions may be erected in any zone if the use is consistent with the permitted uses of that zone or conditional uses as approved under Section 9-11-2 of this title.
b. General Description. An overview of the proposed activity. Include hours of operation, anticipated attendance. Use of speakers, beer or liquor licenses, any sign or lighting plan, and any other applicable information.
c. Site Plan: The site plan shall be scale indicating in detail how the proposal will comply with the International Building Code (IBC). It should indicate the location of the tent or temporary structure on the property and distances from property lines and other structures. A separate plan for the interior of the tent or temporary structure is required. This plan will indicate any chairs, tables, exits, sanitation, heating, food services/handling etc. A snow removal plan must be included.
d. Structural Information and Calculations: For all temporary structure greater than 200 sq. ft. in floor area, structural calculations, wind and snow load information, fire rating, etc. must be submitted.
e. Fees: All applicable fees.
f. Building Permit: A permit issued by the Town is required for temporary structures greater than 200 sq. ft. in area, or as determined by the Chief Building Official upon review of size, materials, location, weather and proposed use.
g. Special Event Permits: See Title 3.3 of the Town Code for regulations related to special events.
h. Duration: In no case shall a tent be installed for a duration longer than twentyone (21) days and for more than five (5) times per year on the same property or site, unless a longer duration or greater frequency is approved by the Planning Commission consistent with condition use criteria in Section 9-11-2 and Design Standards in Section 9-12 of this title.
2. Review Criteria:
a. Lease agreement with Brian Head Town.
b. The use shall not violate the health or fire code regulations or any state regulations on mass gatherings.
c. The use must meet all applicable International Building Code (IBC) requirements.
d. The application shall adhere to all applicable town and state licensing ordinances.
e. If the proposed use is on private property, the applicant shall provide written notice of the property owner’s permission.
f. Any net loss of parking shall be reviewed and if necessary, mitigated.
g. The proposed use shall not impede pedestrian circulation, emergency access, or any other public safety measure.
h. The use shall not violate the Town Noise Ordinance.
i. The use and all signing shall comply with the municipal sign and lighting codes. (ord. 15-005, 4-28-2015)
j. Temporary structures must be consistent with the Design Standards contained in Chapter 12 of this title. Tents are exempt from roof and external wall material design standards. (ord. 17-004, 7-11, 2017)