Atherton, CA · San Mateo County
Special Event Application
Atherton’s Special Event Application is for event sponsors seeking approval to hold a procession, walk-a-thon, house tour, or other event in town.
What this form is
The application collects event dates, hours, locations, sponsor and contact details, expected attendance, activities, and plans for parking, signs, security, and town services. Atherton uses the information to determine whether an event can be approved by the building official or requires Planning Commission review. The form lists a $75 application fee and asks for submission at least 60 days before the event.
Who needs it
An organization or event sponsor planning a special event in Atherton should complete this application and provide the requested event and contact information.
How to submit it
The form lists 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027, and a $75 application fee. It says to submit the application at least 60 days before the event.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its attached release includes a separate witness declaration and signature, but no notarial or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Application and review the application questions and attached release.
- 2
Complete The Event Details
Enter the event dates, hours, location, sponsor contacts, expected attendance, activities, and relevant plans.
- 3
Gather Requested Attachments
Include applicable maps, a security or traffic-control description, and proof of insurance for an event on public property.
- 4
Submit To Atherton
Submit the application at least 60 days before the event; the form lists 80 Fair Oaks Lane and a $75 application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Its attached release includes a witness declaration and signature, but no notarial or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Special Event Application?
- The form lists 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027, and a $75 application fee. It asks applicants to submit at least 60 days before the event.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the event dates, hours, locations, sponsor and contact details, expected attendance, activity description, and plans for parking, signs, security, and town services.
- What attachments might the application require?
- Depending on the event, the form calls for a route or sign-location map, a security or traffic-control description, and a certificate of insurance for events on public property.