Ripon, CA · San Joaquin County
Special Event Application Packet
This packet lets applicants request a City of Ripon special event permit and provide event details, required supporting materials, and affected-property notification information.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a special event permit in one of three categories, based on the event’s size, location, and impacts. The application asks for applicant and event details, and the packet lists category-specific materials such as maps, proof of property authorization, insurance, and event plans. It also includes a notification sheet for affected properties; category two and three applications have stated advance-submission periods.
Who needs it
Applicants planning a special event in Ripon that meets one of the packet’s category definitions should complete the applicable application and provide its listed materials.
How to submit it
The packet says complete applications must be received by the City Administrator. It lists City of Ripon, 259 North Wilma Ave., Ripon, CA 95366, and a fax number of 209-599-2685.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the Special Event Application Packet and read the filing instructions to identify the event category.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant, event, date, attendance, and event-site information requested on the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include the materials listed for the event category, such as maps, property authorization, insurance, and event plans where required.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application to the City Administrator at the address listed in the packet; observe the stated advance-submission period for categories two and three.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ripon special event application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the special event application?
- The packet says complete applications must be received by the City Administrator. It lists the City’s address as 259 North Wilma Ave., Ripon, CA 95366, and fax as 209-599-2685.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- Requirements depend on the event category. The packet lists items such as a vicinity map, property authorization, liability insurance, and, for category three, a detailed site plan and event plans.
- How far in advance must I submit the application?
- The packet says category two applications must be received at least 30 days before the event begins, and category three applications at least 60 days before it begins.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ripon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
