Atwater, CA · Merced County
Outdoor Events Application/Permit
Event sponsors use this application to request City of Atwater approval for an outdoor event and provide event details, insurance information, and required acknowledgments.
What this form is
The application requests approval for an outdoor event and asks for the sponsor and contact person’s details, event description, dates and times, attendance estimate, and information about closures, amplified sound, dancing, and alcohol. Sponsors should allow at least three to four weeks for approval and submit an insurance certificate. The application also includes an indemnification agreement and conditions for street or parking lot closures.
Who needs it
An event sponsor seeking City of Atwater approval for an outdoor event should complete and submit this application with the required insurance certificate.
How to submit it
Submit the application and insurance certificate to the City of Atwater Community Development Department, Attn: Planning, 1350 Broadway Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that they have authority to bind the sponsor, then signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Events Application/Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the sponsor and event details, answer the applicable permit questions, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Insurance Documents
Include the insurance certificate and initial the indemnification agreement as directed in the application.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the application and insurance certificate to Planning by email or mail them to the Community Development Department address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Events Application/Permit?
- No. The application has no notary block. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that they can bind the event sponsor, then signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Outdoor Events Application/Permit?
- Submit the application and insurance certificate to the Community Development Department, Attn: Planning, at 1350 Broadway Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301, or email [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for sponsor and contact details, event description, dates and times, estimated attendance, and details about closures and permits for amplified sound or dancing.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for proof of required insurance, and the submission instructions say to include an insurance certificate. The application also requires initialing its indemnification agreement.