Special Event Permits

A Special Event Permit is required for temporary events on private property or public rights-of-way that fall outside a business’s normal daily operations — festivals, outdoor sales, amplified music events, block parties, organized walks/runs, and similar gatherings.

Apply via Permit Center Portal

When is a permit required?

You need a Special Event Permit for:

• Temporary events on private property not part of the business’s regular operations — festivals, sidewalk/parking lot sales, musical performances with amplified sound, events with vendors, etc.
• Events requiring a street closure, right-of-way closure, or trail use — block parties, organized walks, runs, or bike rides, etc.

Required submittal documents

1. Completed Special Event Application
Download the Special Event Application — save the file before filling it out.

2. Site map showing the layout of the event, including:

• North arrow and directional orientation
• Venue name, surrounding streets, and labeled intersections
• Overall event area or route, including street closures, reserved parking, and vendor load-in/out areas
• Location and dimensions of all structures and equipment — stages, vendor booths, vehicles, food trucks, handwashing stations, tents, signs, barricades, inflatables, balloon arches, portable toilets, fencing, etc.
• Electrical plans clearly marking generators, outlets, spider boxes, and cord covers at all pathway crossings
• Location of adjacent buildings and fire lanes
• A legend defining all symbols and abbreviations

3. Event flyer, brochure, or invitation (if applicable)

4. Traffic Control Plan (required for all walking, running, cycling, or racing events on public roads or trails) — identifies traffic and parking impacts and proposes vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian detours

5. Signed property owner authorization allowing the event to take place on their property

Additional information may be requested after the application is reviewed.