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$150 permit application fee
$10 per business day late fee  
Citywide Special Event Permit ApplicationEvents or organized activities for 75 or more people that involve street closures or include event components requiring the coordination of a number of city departments or other agencies such as the use of alcohol, on-site cooking, food sales, or large-scale temporary structures typically are reviewed through the Citywide Special Event Permit Process. Examples include festivals, parades, runs/walks, farmer's markets and other planned group activities. You may download the Citywide Special Event Permit Application using Adobe Acrobat. There is a $150 permit application processing fee 60 days or more prior to the event day and an additional $10 per business day late fee for applications received less than 60 days prior to the event date. Your completed application and any required attachments must be submitted to: Office of Special Events Citywide Special Event Permit Application (PDF) Special Event Planning GuideThe Special Event Planning Guide has been developed to guide you through the Citywide Special Event Permit Process and to provide you with guidelines and requirements associated with special event management in the City of San Diego. This is an important reference guide as you develop your event plans and complete your permit application. |
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Special Event Planning Guideline TopicsKey topics found in the Special Event Planning Guide have been identified and created in a printer friendly PDF format.
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There are a number of different special event related permits that may be issued independent of a Citywide Special Event Permit or may be required in conjunction with a Citywide Special Event Permit. The proposed event venue, activities, components, attendance, and unique circumstances of the event are contributing factors to the final determination of the required permit types. The City of San Diego maintains sole discretion to determine the required permit types for the proposed venue and/or components.
Following is a summary of the most common permits types you may be required to obtain if you are planning a special event or an activity associated with a special event.
