Buford, GA · Gwinnett County
Special Events Policy and Application
Organizations and individuals use this application to request City approval for special events that need restricted or exclusive use of public property in Buford.
What this form is
The application is for events on public property that restrict public use, impede traffic, or affect the public’s enjoyment of the property. It asks organizers to submit an event layout and fees, and requires an attached release and indemnity agreement. The policy covers permit classes, event requirements, and review criteria; the City evaluates applications based on the event and its potential impacts.
Who needs it
An organization or individual planning a special event on Buford public property that restricts public use, impedes traffic, or affects public enjoyment needs to apply.
How to submit it
Mail or deliver the completed application, event layout, and fees to the Events Coordinator, City of Buford, 2300 Buford Hwy, Buford, Georgia 30518. The document specifies a $25 non-refundable processing fee.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the applicant must execute the release and indemnity agreement, and the document does not say it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Events Policy and Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Complete the application and execute the attached release and indemnity agreement.
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Gather Required Materials
Include an event layout and all fees with your application.
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Submit To The City
Mail or deliver the materials to the Events Coordinator at the address listed in the policy.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Buford special events application?
- No. The document has no notary block; it requires an executed release and indemnity agreement but does not say that agreement must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Buford special events application?
- Mail or deliver the completed application, event layout, and fees to the Events Coordinator, City of Buford, 2300 Buford Hwy, Buford, Georgia 30518.
- What must accompany the application?
- The policy says to submit an event layout and all fees with the application. It also requires each applicant to execute the attached release and indemnity agreement.
- Who needs a special event permit?
- An organization or individual planning an event on public property that restricts public use, impedes traffic, or affects the public’s enjoyment needs City approval.
Need something notarized?
This Special Events Policy and Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.