Special Events
Ordinance and Application
 A Special
Event Permit is required for
profit and non-profit events
including but not limited to:
- outdoor festivals.
- flea markets.
- outdoor rummage sales (not required for residential yard/garage
sales).
- sidewalk sales.
- outdoor grand openings.
- use of large balloons or tents.
- balloon rides.
- spotlights.
- fun runs, bicycle races, walk-a-thons.
- parades.
and similar types of activities which
- may be or may not be designed for pecuniary profits.
- do not seek a permanent site or business location.
- are of such a nature as to be acceptable to the general public
with regard to morals, safety features, and the conduct of the special
event participants.
- where the activity is not otherwise permitted in the zoning
ordinance. (See Section 5, Article IV of the
City Code.)
 An application
must be made to the City Clerk along with the necessary fees. No permit
will be issued for any special event at any location where such use is
not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance without first obtaining approval
by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A special event permit is not required for parties or gatherings at a
private residence or subdivision commons area, garage/yard sales, estate
sales (unless it is an auction – see Auctions).
Please note that the City does not allow any street closings unless it
is a dead-end or cul-de-sac and a signature is provided from all
residents affected by the street closing.
Check with the City Clerk's Office at (248) 871-2414 to see if a
permit is required for your special event.
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