A Temporary Activity Permit (TAP) is used for an activity or event that runs for a specific period of time and does not constitute a permanent use to be approved on a site plan. Temporary activities may be permitted in any zoning district. A Temporary Activity Permit for any such event is required and may be issued when the event will not impair the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and when the use is not so recurring in nature as to constitute a permanent use.
Temporary activities are only permitted in accordance with Sec. 32-210 of the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance. Temporary uses and activities, and activities of similar nature, may be administratively approved in any zoning district by the Zoning Administrator through issuance of a Temporary Activity Permit. See the TAP Brochure for specific events requiring approval.
The following are examples of temporary uses that are allowed with a permit:
The following items must be submitted to the Land Development Division for review at least 4 weeks prior to the temporary activity date:
See the Fee Schedule for the current fiscal year Temporary Activity Permit (TAP) permit fee.
TAP meetings are scheduled once the Land Development Division has received a completed application packet and associated application fee. The extent of the event and depth of agency review required (Development Services, Health, VDOT, Fire, Police), will impact the time needed to process the TAP application.