Special Event Permits

Special events are temporary, short-term activities that are not normally permitted, including promotional banners and outdoor events such as tent sales, fundraisers and concerts.

Three types of special events are allowed:

• Banner permit - Single banner on a building.
• Detached promotions permit - Multiple banners, signs or balloons placed on the property. 
• Large promotional permit - events include, but are not limited to, temporary structures, inflatable objects, animated devices, projected images, fundraisers and concerts.

Special Considerations

There are a few special considerations which are explained in detail in the Special Event brochure.

• Religious Institutions
• Private and Public Schools, Non-Profit and Neighborhood Organizations
• Transient Merchants
• Produce Sales
• Costumes

Specifications

The applicant for a special event permit must be a business or organization that owns or leases space at the location where the event is to be held. The event must be related to the applicant's organization or be a fundraising activity for charity.

• A special event permit cannot be used to allow a business to operate at a location where it does not have tenant space or a permanent facility.

Staff can approve many events; however, some events require approval of the City Council.

• Events with tents, food or alcohol require additional permits from the city.
• Parades, carnivals, Christmas tree sales, run/walks and block parties require separate permits.

Please allow three weeks for your permit to be processed. For individual permit requirements, based on your event, call 913-895-6217.