City / State / Zip:
Applicant's telephone number:
Alternate telephone number:
Comments:
Permit #:
Fees paid (if applicable):
Applicant's email address:
Property owner acknowledgement obtained: (required)
I hereby
certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge and that said sale or event will be performed
in accordance with the information contained herein and in compliance with the zoning regulations of the City of Bedford and any
other applicable ordinances.
Permit Approved:
Notified Contact Person:
Part 3. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Appli
cant:
Applicant's street address:
Contact Person at Event: Telephone Number:
PART 2. TYPE OF PERMIT REQUESTED (Check appropriate boxes and fill in applicable information in the blank spaces)
to
Event Permit Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION)
City of Bedford
Planning & Zoning Dept.
2000 Forest Ridge Dr.
Bedford, TX 76021
Office: (817) 952-2105
Fax: (817) 952-22
10
Email: zoning.info@bedfordtx.gov
PART 1. LOCATION INFORMATION
Place of Event:
Street Address of Event:
Your Name
(pr
inted):
Signature:
Date:
Yes:
No:
Yes: No:
Rev. 07/19
SPECIAL EVENT ($100.00 permit fee)
CIVIC EVENT (No Fee)
Date of Event:
From:
Dates of set up / removal:
Date Notified:
Yes:
No:
AGENCIES NOTIFED:
PD
FD
INSP
TCPH OTHER
Start Time:
City / State /
Zip:
Property Owner's telephone number:
Name
of Property Owner:
Property Owner's Address:
Property owner/respresentative signature:
No:
End time:
Part 4. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
NAME OF EVENT:
*Event permit applications must be submitted to Planning & Zoning TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the event.
Tent over 400 sqft? Yes:
(If yes, a tent permit is required)
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signature
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City of Bedford
Event Planning Worksheet
Please fill out only one sheet per event. If your event requires multiple permits/requests please let
those departments know that you have submitted this to other department(s).
This works
heet should
be turned
in with your completed
application.
This
worksheet
will
be
forwarded
to
the review board for approval. (see checklist on next page)
Please include additional details about your ev
ent if necessary:
Event Name:
Expected Attendance: Staff and Volunteers:
Sponsoring Entity:
Note: this onsite contact should have the listed cell phone on their person at all times. If
utilizing radios, then frequencies and PL tone shall be provided.
On site Contact Name:
**SITE PLAN REQUIRED**
Attach a specific site plan showing all parking areas and planned entrance
and exit for emergency vehicles.
Cell Number: Alternate Number:
Will there be site security?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Type:
Type:
Type:
Type:
Type:
Will there be medical on site?
Will there be controlled parking?
Will there be traffic control?
Will there be food/alcohol served?
Exact Address of Event:
If in a large location, such as a park or school facility, specify below and indicate the
specific area of the event on the site plan:
*
If yes, please contact Tarrant County Public Health
at 817-321-4700
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST
SITE PLAN
A scaled site drawing that shows locations of generators, tents, stages, booths, utility poles, stands, disbanding areas,
signs, banners, vendors, portable toilets; orientation of amplifiers and loud speakers, lighting, viewing stands,
bleachers, VIP areas, disability access, and emergency exits must be submitted with the application.
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING (indicate on site plan)
PLANNED ATTENDANCE ESTIMATES
RESTROOMS
Events with anticipated atte
ndance of 100 or more must provide an adequate number of restrooms, including mobility
impaired accessible units at the event holder’s expense. Toilet facilities shall be provided and designated for each gender
at a ratio of not less than 2:1 women’s to men’s.
SECURITY (if applicable)
The Event Holder may be required to provide police officers for security, crowd control and traffic control at the event.
The total number of officers required for the event is determined by the Bedford Police Department. Any fees for police
officers will be at the event holder’s expense. An Emergency Evacuation Plan will need to be
designated and approved.
FIRE CODE & SAFETY
The Event Holder must contact th
e Bedford Fire Department, (817) 952-2500, to obtain any required permits. This
includes tent permits. The Fire Department may require certified EMS staff to be present at the event.
SIGNS
The Event Holder is require
d to contact the Building and Inspections Department, (817) 952-2140, to notify them of the
event and obtain sign permits, if applicable.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & STAGE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (if applicable
)
The Event Holder must contact the Building and Inspections Department, (817) 952-2140, to schedule an inspection of
all electrical systems and be required to comply with the provisions of the City of Bedford Building Code and Stage
Requirements.
MUSIC (if applicable)
The Event Holder
must comply with the Federal Copyright Law of 1978 (17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.) This law states that you,
the Event Holder, are responsible for abiding by royalties, copyrighted works, and securing permission from artists/
performers for any music used during your event. No written documents are needed for this requirement.
NOISE MITIGATION PLAN (if applicable)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The Event Holder is advised to notify all affected residents, businesses, etc. of the specific plan especially large events
with anticipated attendance of 100 people or more.
ALCOHOL (if applicable)
The Event Holder must submit a plan on how to prevent consumption of alcohol by minors. Plan must include signage
at the point of sale and be presented in writing to our office. Event holder must contact TABC, (817) 652-5912, to
obtain proper licensing and training if alcohol is being served or sold.
HEALTH PERMITS
The Event Holder is responsible for contacting Tarrant County Public Health Department, (817) 321-4980, to obtain the
necessary permits and information on proper food dispensing and handling procedures.
PERMIT FEE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT
See attached Schedule of Fees.
PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE
Provide the property owner's name, contact information, and signature on the application. A letter confirming
acknowledgement from the property owner may be accepted.
Section 5.10 Temporary Uses And Events
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Civic events and special events may be conducted within an existing use and ancillary to that use provided it meets
the following criteria (Nothing within this section shall regulate or prevent an individual residential property owner
from conducting activities normally associated with residential uses, including outdoor parties and gatherings. In
addition, such outdoors activities shall be subject to the other regulations and ordinances of the City of Bedford which
regulate the orderly conduct within the neighborhood and take into consideration the health, safety, and public
welfare of the adjacent property owners):
(1) The event is carried on for a period of time not exceeding fifteen (15) consecutive days;
(2) No retail sales conducted except those incidental to the primary activity such as refreshment and souvenir
sales. Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations may conduct retail sales for fund-raising purposes in any
zoning district;
(3) Assemblies are carried on out-of-doors, in temporary shelters, or tents;
(4) A permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions provide herein.
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An Application for Approval of a Special Event shall include the following information:
(1) Brief description of the event.
(2) Designation of whether it is a Civic Event or Special Event.
(3) Exact Location of where the event is to be held.
(4) Expected Attendance.
(5) Anticipated number of automobiles and proposed methods of providing parking for the same.
(6) Location and construction of any temporary signs to be used in connection with the event.
(7) Dates and times of commencement and termination of the event.
(8) Signed certification by the Responsible Party and the record owner of the land that all information provided is true
and correct and that all schedules will be strictly adhered to.
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A request for an event may be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee if the following conditions exist, unless
otherwise provided by this ordinance:
(1) The event is located in either the “S’, ‘L’, ‘H’, or ‘I’ zoning district; or in the case of civic event endorsed by a non-
profit entity, Independent District, or religious institution, the event is located in any zoning district.
(2) There is no property zoned for residential within 50 ft. of the proposed activity.
(3) The event is limited to two (2) days.
(4) The activities proposed will be limited between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. (midnight).
(5) There are no complaints on record for similar activities held by the applicant.
Appeal of the decision by the City Manager or his/her designee may be made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A
governmental entity is exempted from the required fee for a permit.
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Approval of a permit for civic event permit may be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment if the following conditions
exist:
(1) The City Manager or his/her designee determines that approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustments is necessary.
(2) The event is proposed to last for more than two (2) days.
(3) The activities proposed will extend beyond the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. (midnight.)
(4) There are complaints on record for similar activities held by the applicant.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the requirements.
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
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Special and Civic Event applicants need to be aware of information pertaining to the display of signs for their event.
Section 6-73(i) - Signs provided in Section 6-72 "Temporary Signs" shall be allowed for Special or Civic Events.
Please review Section 6-72 "Temporary Signs" of the City of Bedford Sign Regulations prior to the display of signs.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of Section 6-72 of the City of Bedford Sign Regulations.
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
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Article III, Signs
City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Page 18 of 22
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EVENT PERMIT APP
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Special Event Permits*
$100.00
Civic Event Permits**
No fee
Outside sales or storage of merchandise
$100.00
*plus the actual cost of city personnel up to $50.00 per hour, per employee and the actual cost of
city equipment up to $75.00 per hour.
**Parades, runs of five kilometers in distance or less and marches that are six hours or less which
are sponsored by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District or non-profit groups, as recognized
by the federal or state government, will be exempt from all special event application fees and
reimbursement charges.
TENT PERMIT
A Tent permit from the Fire Marshal is required for tents covering 400 sq. ft. or greater, including tents
connected together. Separation between tents shall not be less than 12 ft. The application is separate and is
attached to this packet. Tent permit applications must be submitted to the Bedford Fire Dept.
1—30 days
$30.00
Each additional 30 days or portion thereof
$30.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT ST
AFFING FEES
Fire Marshal on premises (minimum three hours)
$50.00 per hour
Stand-by Firefighters (minimum three hours each)
$65.00 per hour
Stand-by Medic (eachthree-hour minimum)
$65.00 per hour
Stand-by engine or truck (eachthree-hour minimum)
$100.00 per hour
POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFI
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