Temporary Tent

Are you wanting to use a temporary tent for your next event? You will need to have the permit in hand before you can put up the tent.

Do I need a permit?

The size of the tent and time used will determine what permits you will need.

Permits required for specific tent sizes
Tent Size	Permit Required
Tents 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) or less	No permits required
Tents over 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) on a non-residential property for less than 24 hours	Building permit
Tents over 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) on a non-residential property for over than 24 hours	Building permit and development permit
Tent over 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) on a residential property for less than 24 hours	No permits required
Tent over 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) on a residential property for over than 24 hours	Building permit and development permit

As part of your application you will need to submit:

Application forms
Site plan showing where you want to place the tent, with distances to property lines, vegetation and buildings on your property
Flame-Resistant Certificate
Tent Specifications
Interior floor plan of the tent showing any cooking facilities, fire extinguisher locations, doors, windows, etc.
Engineer's stamp for metal frame

You can apply for permits:

In person to Planning & Development Services. We are on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan.
By email to: fortplanning@fortsask.ca

We price accessory building permits using the Fees & Charges Bylaw.

Where can I put the tent?

You will need to place the tent at least 3 m (9.8 ft) from any other buildings or combustibles such as vegetation.