Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County
Special Outdoor Events Administrative Use Permit Application
This application is for people seeking city approval to hold a special outdoor event on private property in Antioch.
What this form is
Antioch requires an Administrative Use Permit for special outdoor events such as carnivals, art shows, craft fairs, concerts, and grand openings. The application asks for event details and requires a site plan, a written event description, property owner approval, and proof of liability insurance. Applicants should submit the application and required materials at least four weeks before the event.
Who needs it
Anyone planning a special outdoor event on private property in Antioch should submit an Administrative Use Permit application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and all required documents through the City of Antioch Civic Access Portal. For application-process questions, email [email protected]; check the Planning Fee chart for current fees.
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; the listed materials include no sworn or notarized attachment, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Outdoor Events Administrative Use Permit application.
- 2
Prepare Event Details
Prepare a site plan and written event description with the dates, hours, staffing, expected turnout, and other requested details.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Get written property owner approval and proof of liability insurance naming the City of Antioch as an additional insured.
- 4
Submit To The City
Upload the application and all required documents through the City of Antioch Civic Access Portal.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Special Outdoor Events application?
- People planning special outdoor events on private property in Antioch, including carnivals, art shows, craft fairs, concerts, and grand openings, may need an Administrative Use Permit.
- What materials must I provide with the application?
- The application lists a site plan, a written event description, written property owner approval for the event dates and times, and proof of liability insurance naming the City of Antioch as an additional insured.
- How do I submit the Special Outdoor Events application?
- Submit the application and all required documents through the City of Antioch Civic Access Portal. Email [email protected] with questions about the application process.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Outdoor Events application?
- No. The application does not require notarization, and its listed attachments include no sworn or notarized document; the signer just signs and dates it.
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