Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Special Event Permit Application
Property owners and event hosts use this application to request a permit for a special event at a property in a Malibu residential zone.
What this form is
The application is for special events in residential zones and asks for the event address, date, hours, guest count, event details, and parking arrangements. Applicants must provide a site plan, parking plan, payment, and other required materials, which may include restroom arrangements or a valet or shuttle contract. Both the property owner and applicant sign the form; the city completes the permit determination and conditions.
Who needs it
A property owner or event host planning a special event in a Malibu residential zone needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date the application and indemnification clause.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the event, property, applicant, and parking information. The applicant and property owner sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site plan, parking plan, payment, and any applicable contracts or owner authorization letter listed in the checklist.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The property owner and applicant sign and date the application and indemnification clause; the document does not call for a notary.
- Who can apply for a Malibu special event permit?
- The form is for events in residential zones. It asks for information and signatures from the event applicant and property owner.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The checklist calls for a site plan, parking plan, and payment. Depending on the event and property, signed valet or shuttle and restroom contracts or an owner authorization letter may also be required.
- How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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