Carpinteria, CA · Santa Barbara County
Special Event Permit Application
Event organizers use this application to request a City of Carpinteria permit for a special event and provide event, organizer, and site details.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for a special event and asks for the event location, schedule, estimated attendance, activities, organizer contact information, and site plan. The city requires a complete application, fee, insurance materials, and applicable permits or licenses for the event to be considered; requests for city support should be submitted at least two months before the event. It also includes conditions organizers must accept.
Who needs it
An organization or individual planning a special event in Carpinteria should complete the application and provide the required event details and supporting materials.
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 application is signed without a notary; the authorized agent signs the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Event Details
Fill in the event location, description, dates, schedule, attendance estimate, organizer contact information, and other requested details.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the site plan, listed insurance materials, application fee, and applicable permits or licenses.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required 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 authorized agent signs the application; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- 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.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists an application fee, insurance indemnification, proof of insurance, and an additional insured endorsement. It also calls for a site plan and applicable permits or licenses.
- When should I apply if I am requesting city support?
- The form says to submit the application no less than two months before the event when requesting city support.
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This Special Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carpinteria form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.