Dunkirk, NY · Chautauqua County
Application for Loudspeaker Special Permit
Dunkirk event sponsors use this application to request a special permit for loudspeaker use at an event.
What this form is
This application requests a Dunkirk special permit for event sound that may otherwise violate the Noise Ordinance. It asks for event details, the reason for the event, amplification equipment, the requested period, and the responsible person. The application must be submitted to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the event; for nonpublic activities, it also asks for proof that affected people were notified.
Who needs it
Individuals or groups sponsoring an event in Dunkirk that may need a loudspeaker special permit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the written application to the City Clerk no later than 30 days before the requested event date. The form provides for review by the Police, Public Works, Law, and other applicable departments before Common Council action.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; for nonpublic events, it asks for proof that affected persons were notified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the loudspeaker special permit application PDF.
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Complete Event Details
Provide the event information, reason, requested period, amplification equipment details, and responsible person's contact information.
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Gather Notification Proof
For a nonpublic event, include proof of notice to each person reasonably expected to be affected by the noise.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Submit the written application to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the requested event date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dunkirk loudspeaker permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. For a nonpublic event, it asks for proof that affected persons were notified.
- How do I submit the loudspeaker special permit application?
- Submit the written application to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the event date requested. The application then goes to applicable departments for review before Common Council action.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for event details, the reason, plans and specifications for amplification equipment, the requested time period, and the name of the person responsible for compliance.
- When should I apply for a loudspeaker special permit?
- The application must be made to the City Clerk no later than 30 days before the date or dates for which the permit is requested.
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