Berkley, MI · Oakland County
Community Special Event Application
Organizations use this application to request approval for a community special event in Berkley and provide event details, required documents, and contact information.
What this form is
The application gathers information about the event, its location, dates, hours, staffing, merchandise, site security, and setup and removal plans. Applicants must include supporting documents such as a site plan, proof of insurance, tax-exempt documentation, and a signed Special Event Hold Harmless Agreement. The city requires applications at least 45 days before the event; events involving the public right of way require City Council approval.
Who needs it
An organization planning a community special event in Berkley should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
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 and dated without a notary; the listed Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by an authorized representative, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Community Special Event Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the event, organization, contact, location, schedule, staffing, merchandise, and site-plan details, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed tax, financial, insurance, and signed agreement documents; add a site plan and any other applicable materials.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments 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 Community Special Event Application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization. Its listed Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by an authorized representative, but the form does not state that it needs notarization.
- How do I submit the Community Special Event Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- When must Berkley receive the application?
- The form says applications must be received at least 45 days before the event.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists IRS tax-exempt documentation, the organization’s preceding fiscal-year financial report, proof of commercial liability coverage, and a signed Hold Harmless Agreement. Some events also require liquor liability documentation, a site plan, or other materials.