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Simplified Special Event Permit

2. City of Durham Special Events Simplified Permit Application
   This application replaces the simplified special events permit. This application requires the addition of supplemental documents, and we recommend that you scroll through the entire application prior to filling it out to determine which documents you will need to upload as attachments. IMPORTANT: Before completing this application, please ensure that you have reviewed the following information 1. The City's Special Events Webpage, including the Special Events Calendar 2. The City's Special Events Guidelines

   This application replaces the simplified special events permit. This application requires the addition of supplemental documents, and we recommend that you scroll through the entire application prior to filling it out to determine which documents you will need to upload as attachments. IMPORTANT: Before completing this application, please ensure that you have reviewed the following information 1. The City's Special Events Webpage, including the Special Events Calendar 2. The City's Special Events Guidelines

4. Please review the qualifications for submittal of a simplified special event permit application prior to completing this form. If your responses to the questions below reveal to the Special Events Review Team that your event does not in fact qualify for a simplified permit application, it will be necessary for you to re-submit the complete application, which may result in missed deadlines and a possible denial of your application.

   Please review the qualifications for submittal of a simplified special event permit application prior to completing this form. If your responses to the questions below reveal to the Special Events Review Team that your event does not in fact qualify for a simplified permit application, it will be necessary for you to re-submit the complete application, which may result in missed deadlines and a possible denial of your application.

6. Special Events Guidelines
   Special Events Guidelines

7. Special Events Webpage and Calendar
   Special Events Webpage

9. This application is due 15 business days prior to the event
   Please contact the Durham Special Events Coordinator at 919-560-4974 with questions or issues regarding this application. If you would like this permit in a fillable PDF format, please contact the Special Events Coordinator.

   Please contact the Durham Special Events Coordinator at 919-560-4974 with questions or issues regarding this application. If you would like this permit in a fillable PDF format, please contact the Special Events Coordinator.

13. Event Description and Contact Information

15. Event Name*

17. Event Location

    Please provide the streets, neighborhood, and/or facility where your event will be located.

19. Event Date*
    Event Date

20. Applicant Name*

22. Applicant Mailing Address

23. Applicant Phone Number

25. Applicant Cell Number*

    This number must be onsite and available during the event

26. Applicant Email Address

28. Organization/Group Name

30. Street Closure Information

32. Date of Closure*
    Date of Closure

33. Closure Start Time*
    Closure Start Time

    Including prep time

34. Closure End Time*
    Closure End Time

    Including breakdown time

36. Type of Event*

    Check all appropriate

    1. Block Party
    2. Community Gathering
    3. Other
38. Please describe event*

    Including planned activities

40. Please describe requested street/sidewalk closures

    Note: Events that close more than two blocks of any street must use the Standard Special Event Permit Application

42. You may also attach a detailed map of requested street closures

44. Will traffic control officers be needed?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Note: Events that request to use City services such as police must use the Standard Special Events Permit Application

46. Please describe how your event will adhere to Covid guidance and protocols

    Describe how you will maintain social distancing, sanitization, enforce mask wearing, etc.

50. Event Information

52. Will event be open to the public?

    1. Yes
    2. No

53. Who will be participating?

55. Number of people expected to attend*

    Note: Events expecting more than 500 attendees must use the Standard Special Event Permit Application

56. Will music be involved?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

58. Select manner of sound amplification

    1. Speakers or portable music player
    2. DJ
    3. Professional sound system
    4. Other

60. Noise Ordinance Acknowledgement

    Please note that all amplified sound is subject to the City's Noise Ordinance. A special event permit does not grant an event permission to violate the City's noise ordinance

    1. I acknowledge that I understand that my issued special event permit does not grant my event the ability to violate the City's noise ordinance
62. Is this a fundraising project?

    1. Yes
    2. No

63. Will you have a food truck on site?

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Note: Events with more than two foods trucks on site must use the Standard Special Event Permit Application

65. Notification Plan
    Signature Sheet

    The City does not require a notification plan for smaller events under 500 attendees, but it is a good practice to notify affected businesses and neighbors about road closures, amplified sound, etc. Please utilize the signature form linked below to notify affected businesses and residents and send to specialevents@durhamnc.gov when complete.

69. Application Conditions
    Submitting this Street Closure Permit Application does not provide permission to conduct your planned event. Please do not send out publicity, flyers, or other media prior to receiving confirmation of approval. Your confirmation will be in the form of a PERMIT, issued to the organization and/or person responsible for conducting the event. Final approval of the permit will be authorized by the City Manager’s designee, the Lieutenant of the Police Department’s Central District. Applicants agree to remove all props and items brought into the public areas and clean up all litter and debris that result from the event the same day as the event. Issuance of a permit does NOT grant applicants permission to tow vehicles from reserved or closed areas.

    Submitting this Street Closure Permit Application does not provide permission to conduct your planned event. Please do not send out publicity, flyers, or other media prior to receiving confirmation of approval. Your confirmation will be in the form of a PERMIT, issued to the organization and/or person responsible for conducting the event. Final approval of the permit will be authorized by the City Manager’s designee, the Lieutenant of the Police Department’s Central District. Applicants agree to remove all props and items brought into the public areas and clean up all litter and debris that result from the event the same day as the event. Issuance of a permit does NOT grant applicants permission to tow vehicles from reserved or closed areas.

71. Application Acknowledgements*

    1. I certify that all the information included in this application and in all supporting documentation is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
    2. I have read, understood, and agree to the City of Durham Special Event Guidelines and any rules, regulations, and fees outlined in it.
    3. By signing and submitting this application, I and/or the sponsoring organization(s) agree to abide by the law, rules, regulations, and deadlines of the City of Durham.
    4. I have reviewed the City of Durham Special Events calendar and acknowledge that requesting a date that is already in use by multiple permitted events and/or very large events puts my event at risk of

    Please check the below boxes stating that you agree to adhere to City of Durham policies and procedures

73. Please type name*

74. Date Signed*
    Date Signed

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76. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
77. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

78. Submit

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