Permits (filming/special events)

An "event" is a temporary event or gathering using private and/or public property. When determining whether a permit is required, consideration will be given to whether the following criteria exist:

• Closing a public street
• Blocking or restricting public property
• Blocking or restricting access to the private property of others
• Use of pyrotechnics or special effects
• Use of open flame, exlosions or other potentially dangerous displays or actions
• Sale of merchandise, food or beverages on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance
• Installation of a stage, bandshell, truck, trailer, van, portable building, booth, grandstand or bleachers on public or private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance
• Placement of portable toilets on public property or on private property where otherwise prohibited
• Placement of no-parking signs or barricades in a public right-of-way
• Alcohol beverage availabilty
• Amplification of music and voices

There is a non-refundable fee of $100 for an Event Application and that the Application must be returned completed, as per the ordinance, no later than 30 days prior to the proposed event or a $100 late fee will be charged in addition to the application fee.

For more information please call the Fire Marshall at (512) 930-3606, Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm.