- Special Event Permit Applications for Standard events (less than 500 attendance) must be filed a minimum of forty five (45) days prior to the proposed event date
- Special Event Permit Applications for Large Scale events (500 or more in attendance) must be filed a minimum of ninety days (90) prior to the proposed event date
- Special Event Permit Applications for Filming events must be filed a minimum of four (4) business days prior to the proposed filming date
- Both the Certificate of Insurance and the Additional Insured Endorsement must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the proposed event date
- An application for a special events permit may be denied for failing to meet these and other deadlines
Apply for a Special Events Permit
NOTICE:
All costs incurred including promoting and marketing the event prior to the issuance of a special event permit from Draper City are at the sole expense and risk of the event organizer.
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- The first step to holding a special event is to read through the application
- Special Event Permit Application
- Download and "Save As" before entering information
- All events use this application except filming events
- Contact us (801) 576-6584 or by email as soon as your plan starts developing, especially if the event is new or large
- Filming Permit Application
- Applications for filming events should be submitted no later than 4 business days prior to filming
- Contact us (801) 576-6584 email to discuss your filming schedule as soon as your plan starts developing
- A detailed site plan is required for all applications
- A site plan is a diagram that paints a picture of what your event will look like, showing the entire event area and all associated activities
- Examples of Site Plans
- Site plans should included
- Restroom, water station, and waste container locations
- Food truck, vendor, and merchandise areas
- Location of parking area, first aid station, and main attraction
- Many special events require the approval of multiple city departments and other public agencies
- The venue, activities, components, estimated attendance, and unique circumstances of the event are contributing factors to the final determination of the required additional permits and approvals
- Additional Permits Required for Special Events
- Applicants for a special event permit must provide liability insurance with a minimum two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, with three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) general aggregate coverage
- The liability insurance must name Draper City as an additional insured by endorsement
- Applicants must submit both a certificate of insurance AND a copy of the additional-insured endorsement
- Both the Certificate of Insurance and the Additional Insured Endorsement must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the proposed event date
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