Lindsay, CA · Tulare County
Special Event Permit Application and Checklist
Event organizers use this application and checklist to request a permit for special events involving Lindsay streets, sidewalks, facilities, or services.
What this form is
This application requests city approval for a special event and helps organizers identify the required plans, insurance, and related permits. Applicants must meet with City Staff before applying; the checklist says to schedule that meeting 90 days before the event. The application asks for organizer and event details, proposed activities, street closures, alcohol use, vendors, and other event plans.
Who needs it
Organizers seeking to hold a special event using Lindsay streets, sidewalks, facilities, or services need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Schedule a meeting with City Staff before completing the application, then submit it to Recreation Services at 860 North Sequoia Avenue, Lindsay, CA 93247, or [email protected]. The form lists application fees by event class and says checks must be payable to City of Lindsay.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and agrees to the listed rules and responsibilities.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application and Checklist PDF.
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Meet With City Staff
Schedule the required pre-application meeting with City Staff before completing the application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in all sections with organizer, event, activity, and planning details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plans, insurance documents, and other materials required for your event class and proposed activities.
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Submit To Recreation Services
Submit the application to Recreation Services at the address or email listed on the form and include the application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the organizer’s authorized signer to sign and date it and certify the information; it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
- Schedule a meeting with City Staff before applying, then submit the application to Recreation Services at 860 North Sequoia Avenue or by email to [email protected].
- When should I submit a special event application?
- The form says Class I and II applications must be submitted at least 15 calendar days in advance, and Class III applications at least 60 calendar days in advance.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests organizer and event details, attendance estimates, proposed activities, street closure and traffic plans, alcohol and vendor information, and insurance documentation.