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Special event permits
Street festivals, block parties, beach events and film shoots on county roads: what needs a permit and how it is reviewed.
01About this service
About this service
Street festivals, block parties, beach events on Ocean Beach and Washington Beach, and film shoots on county roads all need a special event permit from Vice-Dale County.
The county reviews each plan with the police (VDPD, or the VCPD inside Vice City) and Fire Rescue, so that a festival closes one street and not half of Shore Drive. This page explains the steps; apply online, at a county office or by mail.
Who it’s for
- Festival, concert and market organizers
- Residents planning a block party on a county road
- Film, TV and photo crews working on a public road or beach
02How it works
4 steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Check if your event needs one
You need a permit if the event closes a road, uses a public beach, sells tickets or expects more than 150 people. A backyard party does not.
Step 2: Apply with your plan
Apply online, or bring or mail the application, at least 15 business days before the event. Have the site plan, the schedule and proof of insurance ready: staff ask for them during the review.
Step 3: Police and fire review
The police check traffic, crowds and closures (VDPD on county roads, the VCPD inside Vice City); Fire Rescue checks exits, tents and generators. Either may ask for changes.
Step 4: Permit issued
Once approved, the permit appears in My Leonida. Pay the fee and pick up the printed permit at the office, then keep it on site for the whole event.
03What to prepare
Have these ready.
- A site plan showing stages, tents, exits and road closures
- A certificate of liability insurance
- The schedule, from setup to the last truck leaving
Ways to do it
- Online
Apply online in a few minutes and follow the review in My Leonida.
- In person
The permit counter at the Government Center and the Ocean Beach Branch.
- By mail
Applications and site plans by mail to the Government Center.
- By phone
The county information line answers questions before you apply.
Your request goes straight to the team in charge. Keep your reference number: it is your proof of filing.
04Questions
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Who runs this service
Questions about your case? Vice-Dale County can help.
County offices open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Ocean Beach Branch also opens on Saturday.
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