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Events Planning Guide

Planning Guide

 

I    IntroductionAdobe PDF Icon 

II  Application Procedures for Event Operations and Use of Public Space

     A. Parks and WaterwaysPDF Logo  
            1.   Park Permits
            2.   Marine Event Permits
     B. Streets and SidewalksPDF Logo  
            1.   Block Party/ Street Closure Permit
            2.   Occupancy Permit
            3.   Parade Permit
     C. Event OperationsPDF Logo  
            1.   Temporary Event Parking
            2.   Fireworks, Pyrotechnics and Flame Effects Exhibition Permit
            3.   Temporary Food Service License
            4.   Commercial Sales Promoter License
            5.   Commercial Sales License
            6.   Community Noise Permit 
            7.   Festival Registration - Tent and Electrical Permits 
            8.   Carnival, Circuses and Shows License 
            9.   Charitable Solicitation Permit 

III  Contracted Services

     A. City ServicesPDF Logo  
            1.   Temporary Removal of Metered Parking
            2.   Litter Removal/ Recycling/ Trash Clean Up
            3.   Temporary Water
            4.   Street Electricity
            5.   EMS, Fire Prevention, Hazmat, Assessment and Dart
            6.   Security/ Crowd and Traffic Control
            7.   Requesting the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
     B. Privately Contracted ServicesPDF Logo  
            1.   Traffic Control Devices
            2.   Crowd Control Devices
            3.   Tents on Public Streets
            4.   Portable Restrooms
            5.   Grease, Ash and Gray Water Disposal

IV  Utilizing Park Department Facilities

     A. Securing Park Facilities for Event UsePDF Logo  
            1.   Park Reservations and Facility Rental Fees
     B. Site Policies for Park FacilitiesPDF Logo  
            1.   Tents in Public Parks
            2.   Park Electricity
            3.   Conducting Sales and Fundraising within Parks
            4.   Alcohol Policy for Park Shelter Houses
            5.   Park Banners and Signage
            6.   Post Event Site Inspection
            7.   Emergency Plan

V Contacts for City ServicesAdobe PDF Icon 

VI Event Planning Time Line and ChecklistsAdobe PDF Icon 

VII   Maps

     A. Scioto MilePDF Logo  
     B. Bicentennial ParkPDF Logo  
     C. PromenadePDF Logo  
     D. Genoa ParkPDF Logo  
     E. McFerson CommonsPDF Logo  
     F. Goodale ParkPDF Logo  
     G. Franklin ParkPDF Logo  

VIII   Appendix

     A. Special Events Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     B. Street Closure Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     C. Occupancy Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     D. No Parking Sign for MetersPDF Logo  
     E. No Parking Sign for Non-Metered AreasPDF Logo  
     F. Temporary Event Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     G. Fireworks/ Pyrotechnics Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     H. Temporary Food License ApplicationPDF Logo  
     I. Parade Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     J. Community Noise Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     K. Commercial Sales LicensePDF Logo  
     L. Commercial Sales Promoter LicensePDF Logo  
     M. Festival Tent Registration ApplicationPDF Logo  
     N. Electrical Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     O. Building Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     P. Hydrant Permit ApplicationPDF Logo  
     Q. Marine Event Permit ApplicationPDF Logo