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Effective July 1, 2008, new fees and procedures:

*  All event applications must be submitted at least 60 days before your proposed event for consideration.
*  There is a $100 non-refundable processing fee. 

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Special events can be important ways to build community and celebrate the City’s diversity, heritage and uniqueness.  Here is a quick outline:

1)  Submit your completed application at least 60 days before your proposed event to Office of the City Manager, Community Resources Division. 

2)  You will receive an acknowledgement that your application has been received.  It will then go through the review process, which can take up to three weeks.  During this time, you may be contacted by city staff for clarification. 

3)  You will either receive a denial letter or a conditions of approval letter, depending on the nature of your event.  The conditional letter will outline what will be required before your event, such as necessary permits, approvals and/or applicable fees.  This may include but not limited to the following:

     *  Certificate of Liability (required)
     *  Facility Reservations
     *  Use-permit
     *  Carnival/Fair Permit
     *  Amplified Sound Permit
     *  Traffic Control
     *  Inspections (prior, day of event, post)
     *  County of Santa Clara, Department of Environmental Health
     *  Alcoholic Beverage Control, Santa Clara County
  

4)  Once all the conditions of approval have been met, a "Special Event Permit" will then be issued by the Community Resources Division.  You will be required to have this permit in possession during your event.

We appreciate your time and interest in planning a successful and safe event in Sunnyvale.

If you need further assistance, call the Community Resources Division at (408) 730-7599, TDD (408) 730-7501 or e-mail events@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.

Special Event Insurance available (optional).  Click here.