Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Special Event Permit Application
Organizations and businesses use this application to request a City of Richmond permit for a special event and provide event, safety, and site details.
What this form is
The application collects information about the event, its organizers, location, schedule, attendance, safety plans, facilities, food, alcohol, structures, sanitation, traffic, and insurance. The Community Services Department says applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the event; late applications may be declined or incur additional fees. Depending on the event, the form identifies additional applications, plans, approvals, and supporting documents to submit.
Who needs it
An organization or business authorized representative planning a special event in Richmond should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete and return the application to Community Services - Recreation, 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, or email [email protected]. Submit it at least 30 days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting documents and approvals, but does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the event, organization, schedule, safety, site, and other requested details.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Review the form's instructions and include any applicable plans, contracts, insurance documents, or additional applications.
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Submit to the City
Return the application to Community Services - Recreation by email or at the listed address, at least 30 days before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The form lists supporting documents and approvals, but does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
- Complete and return it to Community Services - Recreation at 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, or email [email protected]. The form says to submit it at least 30 days before the event.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for event and organizer details, scheduling, attendance, safety and site plans, facilities, food and alcohol plans, structures, sanitation, traffic, and insurance information.
- What supporting documents might be needed?
- Depending on the event, the form calls for items such as insurance documents, a site plan, service contracts, or additional applications. Review the relevant questions and instructions on the form.
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