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Events Planning Guide

I.   Introduction

II.  Application Procedures for Event Operations and Use of Public Space

A.   Parks and Waterways
      1.  Park Permits 
      2.  Marine Event Permits

B.   Streets and Sidewalks
      1.  Block Party / Street Closure Permit 
      2.  Street / Sidewalk Occupancy Permit 
      3.  Parade Permit

C.   Event Operations Permits
      1.  Temporary Event Permit 
      2.  Temporary Food Service License 
      3.  Peddler / Promoter License 
      4.  Peddler License 
      5.  Community Noise Permit / Variance 
      6.  Tent Permit & Electrical Permit 
      7.  Carnival, Circuses & Shows License 
      8.  Charitable Solicitation Permit  

III.  Contracted Services

A.   City Services
      1.  Temporary Removal of Metered Parking 
      2.  Litter Removal / Trash Clean Up 
      3.  Temporary Water 
      4.  Street Electricity 
      5.  First Aid 
      6.  Security / Crowd And Traffic Control 
      7.  Requesting the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

B.    Privately Contracted Services
      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 Use
      1.  Event Park Reservations  
      2.  Event Insurance 
      3.  Park and Facility Rental Fees
      4.  Portable Staging / Sound Equipment  

B.   Site Policies for Park Facilities
      1.  Tents in Public Parks 
      2.  Park Electricity  
      3.  Conducting Sales and Fundraising within Parks 
      4.  Park Banners and Signage
      5.  Post Event site inspection 
      6.  Emergency Plan

V.   Contacts for City Services

VI. Event Planning Time Line and Checklists

VII. Maps
      Downtown Riverfront 
      Genoa Park
      Franklin Park
      Goodale Park
      McFerson Commons - Arena District

VIII. Appendix 

      Appendix A - Special Event Permit Application 
      Appendix B - Street Closure Permit Application
      Appendix C - Occupancy Permit Application
      Appendix D - Parade Permit Application
      Appendix E - Temporary Event Permit Application - Fire
      Appendix F - Fireworks / Pyrotechnics / Flame Permit Application
      Appendix G - Temporary Food License Information
      Appendix H - Peddler Promoter License - Sample Application
            Must apply at 750 Piedmont
      Appendix I - Peddler License - Sample Application
            Must apply at 750 Piedmont 
      Appendix J - Community Noise Permit Application
      Appendix K - Festival Registration Worksheet 
      Appendix L - Festival Electric Permit
      Appendix M - Marine Event Permit - Sample Application
         Call 614 645-3337 for application

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Special Events
1111 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-645-3335

Office Hours:
Monday thu Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Jason Nicholson
Phone: 614-645-3335
E-mail: jtnicholson@columbus.gov

Ron Keller
Phone: 614-645-3332
E-mail: rekeller@columbus.gov




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