City of Commerce TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
Economic Development and Planning Department APPLICATION 2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Tel. (323)722-4805 • [email protected]
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Project No: JUP - 2025-02< Application Fee: 609.43 Date Submitted: 172025 APPLICATION COMPLETENESS: Only applications that include all of the required application requirements will be deemed "complete." Please be advised that additional information may be required to complete your application. The Economic Development and Planning Department retains the right to review documents and determine that they are adequate in their ability to convey the applicant's request to the decision making body.
Applicants will be notified whether or not their application is complete. Only projects with complete applications will be reviewed by the decision making body.
An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be submitted no less than 5 days prior to commencement of the use or event to ensure adequate review of the application.
NOTE: The Temporary Use Permit Application is also available at the following website address:
https://www.commerceca.gov/city-hall/economic-development-and-planning/planning/planning-applications-fees Temporary Use permits are permitted for up to a three (3) day period to allow the occurrence of an event, activity, with the exception of carnivals, fairs, and similar uses, which shall be considered uses requiring a Special Use Permit.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
A. Complete all the items listed below. Please print legibly.
B. Submit the following:
* 1 completed Application
1 electronic copy of Site/Plot Plan to scale (or 8 ½ x 11 sheets if submitting in person) I electronic copy of Floor Plan to scale (or 8½ x 11 sheets if submitting in person) Please show location of the event/activity, including buildings, temporary improvements, portable restrooms, vendor locations, parking areas and driveways, tents, canopies, cooking area, platforms, portable generators, etc., including pedestrian and/or vehicle circulation is required.
X Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Division Public Assemblages and Event • Provision of ABC License, Building Permits and/or Resale Permits, if applicable. All Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Health Department requirements must be satisfied.
C. Application Fee (See link above for current 'Fee Schedule' information) PA.O *For electronic submittals email all required documents to: [email protected] GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants must be a person(s) who is able to demonstrate a legal vested interest in the proposed application. The authorized agent of any person with a legal vested interest may also initiate an application. If the applicant is an organization or business, also include name of a contact person.
Applicant: Timothy Cam
Address of Event: 2909 Supply Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 Mailing Address: 2902 Supply Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 Telephone No.: 562-777-5427 Email: [email protected] Is the Applicant a Non-Profit Organization?: • Yes X No If yes, attach a letter from the IRS determining exemption from Federal Income Tax described in Section 501 (c).
Is the Applicant the business owner/host of the event?: X Yes • No Business License: Expiration Date:
Business Owner (If not the Applicant):
Mailing Address:
Telephone No.: Email:
EVENT/ACTIVITY INFORMATION:
Describe purpose of event/activity. Include all activities such as meetings, assembly, entertainment, etc., if more space is needed, please attach a separate sheet of paper:
See attached supplemental document.
Date(s) of Event/Activity: Various (see attached supplemental Time(s) of Event/Activity (for each day): Evenings
Number of persons expected to attend proposed event/activity?: Various (see attached supplemental) Will the event include any of the following:
Will there be live * Yes • No
If yes, what types)? See supplemental.
entertainment?
Will there be security * Yes • No If yes, who? TBD
provided?
Will there be vendors? See supplemental
Including vending X Yes • No If yes, what type(s)?
booths/tables
Will there be temporary signs Up to 6 signs per event, including or banners? Please note a X Yes • No If yes, how many? directional signage. temporary sign permit may
be required.
Will there be portable • Yes X No
restrooms? If yes, how many?
Will there be alcoholic Beer and wine, in accordance with beverages served? Please X Yes • No
note ABC License approval If yes, what type(s)? ABC licensing requirements and is required. event-specific permits.
2 Will there be tents/canopies? X Yes • No If yes, how many For outdoor events, appx 2-4 tents and what size?
Will there be portable • Yes X No If yes, how many
generators? and what size?
Will there be pyrotronics,
candles, open flame cooking, L Yes X No If yes, how many? or other open flame?
Will there be propane tanks? • Yes X No If yes, how many and what size?
Will there be bleachers or • Yes X No If yes, how many
platforms? and what size?
Will there be a stage? * Yes • No If yes, what size and Up to 20'x12' stage, appx 2' height height?
Will there be special Sound systems, lighting rigs,
electrical devices or * Yes • No If yes, what types)?
equipment? projection equipment for performanc
Will there be extension X Yes • No If yes, what type(s) cords? and how many Heavy-duty outdoor extension cords
Will there be any other • Yes * No
temporary structures? If yes, what types)?
Will there be street/sidewalk
closure? Please note other • Yes & No If yes, contact Public [email protected] permits will be required Works for a Permit.
from other Departments.
If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions above, please explain:
See attached supplemental document.
TENT COMPANY INFORMATION:
Company Name: TBD
Address:
License Number: Telephone No.:
Liability Insurance Information Attached?: • Yes • No
Number of Tents: _Size of Tents:
SECURITY COMPANY INFORMATION:
Company Name: TBD
Address:
3 Contact Name:
License Number: Emergency Telephone No.:
Will security personnel be armed?: • Yes • No How many security will be provided onsite?:
CERTIFICATE AND AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT: I/we understand and agree to abide by all the regulations of the City of Commerce and any other conditions imposed for the permit/activity requested. I/we certify that all statements made on this application are true and complete. I/we understand that any false statement may result in denial of the requested permit or revocation of any issued permit. ¿ Digitally signed by Timothy Cam
Timothy Cam Date: 2025.06.17 12:22:31 -07'00' 06/17/25
Applicant Signature Date
All property owners must sign this application. If this portion is completed by someone other than the property owner (i.e., property manager or landlord) written proof is required authorizing the individual to sign on behalf of the property owner.
Timothy Cam 06/17/25
Property Owner Signature Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Received By: Application Fee: Receipt No.:
NOTES:
• Approved: • Not Approved: Planner:
CONDITIONS:
4 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
O«PARTUREL
PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES AND EVENT INFORMATION
Public Assemblages and Events, Section 403, of Los Angeles County Fire Code (Title 32) states:
Fire watch personnel. When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety Duties. Fire watch personnel shall keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress and other hazards during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for remediation of hazards, extinguishment of fires that occur and assist in the evacuation of the public from the structures. (403.1.1) Public safety plan. In other than Group A or E occupancies, where the fire code official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has an adverse impact on public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants and fire apparatus access roads or where such gatherings adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official shall have the authority to order the development of, or prescribe a plan for, the provision of an approved level of public safety. (403.2)
Contents. The public safety plan, where required by Section 403.2, shall address such items as emergency venicle ingress and egress, fire protection, emergency egress or escape routes, emergency medical services, public assembly areas and the directing of both attendees and vehicles (including the parking of vehicles), vendor and food concession distribution, and the need for the presence of law enforcement, and fire and emergency medical services personnel at the event. (403.2.1)
Crowd Managers. Trained crowd managers shall be provided for facilities or events where more than 1,000 persons congregate. The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established at a ratio of one crowd manager to ever 250 persons. Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of crowd mangers shall be permitted to be reduced where the facility is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler or based upon the nature of the event. (403.3) Fire safety officers and advisors. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation or function, the fire code official shall require, the owner or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors, to be on duty at such place during the hazardous activity. (403.4)
he information above states general Fire Code permit requirements. Additional specific requirements ma e set by the fire code official after reviewing the application for a permit and subsequent field inspectior Application for a permit required by the Fire Code should include enough detail information such as tatement, plot plan, drawings, photos, lists, technical specifications, and applicable approval from othe agencies in order to show compliance with Fire Code requirements.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FIRE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES AND EVENT DECLARATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR A PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE OR EVENT AS REGULATED IN SECTION 403 OF THE LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) REQUIRES DETAILED INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO CHECK FOR APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. combustible brush and grass, parking, fencing, barricades, and structures, etc., involved in or affected by the event.
Type of event: Various (see attached supplimental)
Location of event: 2909 Supply Avenue, Commerce CA 90040 Date/time of the event: Various - weekends
Promoter: TBD
On-site responsible person: Timothy Cam
Contact information: (562) 777-5427
Expected total attendance: 100-1,000 Average attendance: ~500 Medical services provided at event? DYes SNo Number and qualification on letter.
Providing security personnel? *Yes ONo Number and company name on letter.
Using flammable liquids or gas? OYes &No Amount and location state on plan/letter.
Using temporary structures? dYes Number/size shown on plan/letter.
OYes øNo Show on the plan/letter.
OYes Show on the plan/letter.
DYes Show permit and license/letter
Using open flame devices or fire? OYes &NO Show on plan/letter If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please include detailed information about each item in your declaration letter and show details on the plot plan. Additional information may be requested by the Fire Code Official.
Timothy Cam Digitally signed by Timothy Cam
Date: 2025.06.17 12:23:51-0700 06/17/25
Signature Date
Rev 5/14
June 17, 2025
City of Commerce
Economic Development and Planning Department
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
RE: Temporary Use Permit Request - Dirt Dog Event Operations Dear Ms. Serrano,
On behalf of Dirt Dog, we are submitting this letter in support of our Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application to allow event programming at our site while we concurrently pursue longer- term permitting solutions, including a code amendment and conditional use permit.
We respectfully request approval of a Temporary Use Permit for a minimum of six (6) months in accordance with Section 19.39.740(C)(1) of the City of Commerce Municipal Code, which allows the piegen to is operational, vita pete blay tu ost temporary events, i buses ur would be forced to cease operations, creating a significant disruption to a valued and growing community hub.
The events anticipated under this TUP include:
• Live Music & Cultural Performances (e.g., DJ events, Hispanic music, older crowd entertainment)
• Live Sporting Events (e.g., MMA, wrestling, cornhole tournaments) • Community Events (e.g., toy drives, back-to-school events, nonprofit-led programming) • Private Family Events (e.g., quinceañeras, weddings, birthday parties) • Meet-and-Greets & Public Appearances
• Conventions & Exhibitions (e.g., art shows)
• Shows (e.g., comedy performances)
On average, we anticipate up to 13 events per month, with the following approximate distribution:
• 6 small events (100-200 attendees)
• 3 medium events (200-500 attendees)
• 2 large events (500-1,000 attendees)
• 1 extra-large event (1,000-2,000 attendees)
These events are critical to maintaining our operations and community partnerships while we work closely with City staff on a permanent entitlement path.
This temporary use aligns with the TUP regulations and is permitted on this property for several reasons:
1. Zoning Compatibility: The subject property is located within the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zone, which permits a wide range of commercial and industrial uses. The proposed temporary events- ranging from music and art performances to small conventions and family celebrations - will occur entirely within an existing improved structure and secured outdoor space without altering the fundamental character of the property. Consideration has been given to the area's function and character, and the events proposed are not expected to generate issues related to crime, loitering, or traffic congestion. Rather, they are organized and permitted gatherings that will be well-managed and appropriately staffed. As a temporary activity, the proposed use does not represent a change in land use but rather a time-limited expansion of typical commercial assembly functions compatible with the site and surrounding area.
2. Temporary and Non-Permanent Nature: The use is clearly temporary and reversible, consistent with the spirit and intent of the TUP regulations. All events will be scheduled with clear start and end times during weekends and evenings, utilize removable equipment, and require no permanent improvements to the site.
3. Emergency Justification: The inability to conduct these events would result in a disruption to the business's operations and threaten its long-term viability. The requested TUP offers a temporary path forward while we complete the necessary planning work (including studies, parking analysis, and entitlement applications) for permanent
4. Public Benefit: The proposed events serve a public interest by offering inclusive, family- iendly programming that supports local artists, nonprofits, and vendors. These event re structured and managed to ensure public safety and consistency with Cit requirements
We appreciate your guidance and support in moving this request forward. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need additional information or clarification.
Sincerely,
Timothy Cam
Timothy Cam
CEO, Dirt Dog Inc.
COVENANT AND AGREEMENT VICINITY MAP PARKING REQUIREMENT:
SECURING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES: CATE COMERCE ZONING CODE • 2738 SUPPLY AVE. 51 SPACES EXISTING DIRT DOG RESTAURANT 3015 SUPPLY AVE. 50 SPACES DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 626) 233-8496 [email protected] 3 2930 VAIL AVE. 160 SPACES EXISTING LA CRAFTS 5126 FLORINDA AVE. EMPLE CITY, CA 91780 • 2749 TANAGER AVE. 40 SPACES WAREHOUSE 17,000SF /2,000 =0 JLCC OFFICE 500 SF / 300
6 2909 TANAGER AVE. 28 SPACES
2919 TANAGER AVE. 23 SPACES PROPOSED ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHT CLUB TOTAL 352 SPACES
EMPLOYEES LARGEST SHIFT 2011
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED =318
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ENT. AREA 2 4,955 SF
3,840 $F
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COVENANT AND AGREEMENT VICINITY MAP PARKING REQUIREMENT:
SECURING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES: CITY OF COMMERCE ZONING CODE TABLE 19.21.090A
2738 SUPPLY AVE. 51 SPACES EXISTING DIRT DOG RESTAURANT 3015 SUPPLY AVE. 50 SPACES • .. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 626) 233-8496 [email protected] 2930 VAIL AVE. 160 SPACES EXISTING LA CRAFTS 5126 FLORINDA AVE. EMPLE CITY. CA 91780 2749 TANAGER AVE. 40 SPACES WAREHOUSE 17,000 SF /2,000 =9 OFFICE 500 SF / 300 N.
2909 TANAGER AVE. 28 SPACES
PROPOSED ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHT CL
2919 TANAGER AVE. 23 SPACES
TOTAL 352 SPACES
EMPLOYEES ANCEST SHIRT 20
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED =318
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