Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

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Permit Application for Special License for Use of Public Property

Organizations use this application to request a special license for an event or other use of public property in Santa Ana.

What this form is

The application requests permission to use public property and asks for applicant and event details, the requested location, and information about activities, attendance, vendors, and street closures. It requires a $140 permit fee, a site plan, an event description, and a petition signed by 80% of affected residents or businesses. Depending on the event, additional materials such as vendor lists, insurance, or parade details may also be required.

Who needs it

An organization seeking to hold an event or otherwise use public property in Santa Ana should complete this application and its required attachments.

How to submit it

The form lists a $140 permit fee payable to the City of Santa Ana. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant also declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Santa Ana Permit Application for Special License for Use of Public Property.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the organization and contact information, select the location, and provide the requested event details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include the $140 permit fee, site plan, written event description, and petition signed by 80% of affected residents or businesses.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Santa Ana public property special license application for?
Organizations use it to request a special license to hold an event or otherwise use public property. It asks for applicant, location, and event details, along with required supporting materials.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form lists a $140 permit fee, a site plan showing the proposed use and equipment, a written event description, and a petition signed by 80% of affected residents or businesses. Other materials may apply to specific events.
Do I need a notary for the Santa Ana special license application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct.
How do I submit the Santa Ana special license application?
The form lists a $140 permit fee payable to the City of Santa Ana. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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