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Temporary Structures
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Temporary
Structure Permit Application (.pdf)
A temporary structure is a tent (larger than a 10X10 pop up), staging,
trailers, inflatables, and dunk tanks. Because of the increasing frequency of
underground utilities and the danger to the public and to property from damaging
them, the Parks Division must be involved when anyone wishes to install
any temporary structure that penetrates the ground in a public park. In
addition, Wisconsin Statute 182.0175 requires anyone who is responsible for the
planning and performance of any type of ground penetration and excavation to
provide advance notice to Digger's Hotline.
A permit is required for the placement of any of these temporary structures.
However, you are only required to contact Digger's Hotline if the ground will
be penetrated by stakes, tools, or equipment. No permit is required for
the placement of chemical toilets, volleyball nets, or pop-up tents that are 10'
X 10' or smaller. Also, no permit is required for inflatables 15’
x 15’ or smaller, provided they are anchored without stakes.
Diggers Hotline is a statewide one-call notification system which provides
advance notice to public utilities of intended excavation which may impact
underground and overhead utility service.
Prior to installation of structures which involve putting stakes in the
ground in public parkland, the following steps must be taken:
¨ Temporary
Structure Permit Application
Please answer all the questions as fully and accurately as you can. Return
the completed application, with your payment, at least 5 business days prior to
your event. The permit fee for placement in a designated structure area is
$155.00, and for placement in a non-designated area is $285.00. The successive
day fee is $75.00. These figures include sales tax.
¨ Digger's Hotline, 1-800-242-8511
Call Digger's Hotline no earlier than 14 days before your event, and no
later than 5 working days prior to the event. You must meet
this timeline. There are no exceptions.
Digger's Hotline will assign you a Ticket Number for each area that will be
excavated. You must furnish this number to the Parks Office at least 5 days
prior to your event. You may fax or call us. Be sure to give us your name,
the park site, and the date that the tent will be installed.
¨ Insurance
We need proof of insurance. The following rental agencies have insurance on
file with us which meets the City of Madison's requirements:
A-Z RentAll, Bucky's Tent Rental, Capital City Tent Rental, Gallagher Tent
& Awning
If you rent from one of these businesses, you do not need to provide
insurance. Otherwise, please contact the City of Madison's Risk Manager, Kevin
Houlihan, at 266-5965 for information on what coverage is necessary.
Fire Department Requirement
A permit from the Madison Fire Department is required to
operate an air supported temporary membrane, a tent having an area in excess of
200 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet. Please contact the
Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division at 266-4420 for more information.
If you have any questions about this process, please call the Parks Office at
266-4711.
Madison Parks Division
P.O. Box 2987
Madison, WI 53701-2987
266-4711 fax: 267-1162
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