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A Small Group Event Permit is required for any organization or individual (Event Host) planning an activity at
Memorial Waterfront Park (MWP) with an expected attendance of 25 to 249 people. Please note: It is the Event
Host’s responsibility to read, understand and abide by the Town of Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Special Event Rules & Regulations. All TOMP ordinances must be adhered to in the production of any event.
The Town of Mount Pleasant does not allow the use of any Town property for the purpose of profit (unless for
charitable donations.) Memorial Waterfront Park is a public community park. Special events may at no time
restrict the general public from using the park’s amenities unless expressly approved herein.
Town of Mount Pleasant events have priority in use of any Town property. Events renting a facility from the Charleston
Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau take precedence (permit typically not required with facility rental unless event will
impact areas outside of the contracted rental). Special Event Permit applications are processed in order of receipt in
accordance with considerations the Town Administrator or his/her designee use in deciding on the issuance of a permit.
EVENT PRIORITY
Town of Mount Pleasant, SC
MEMORIAL WATERFRONT PARK
SMALL GROUP EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
PERMIT PROCESS
The MWP permit application process begins when the
Event Host calls the Special Events Manager (SEM)
to check date availability. A temporary hold will be
placed on the applicant’s requested date if there are no
conflicts. The applicant must submit a completed Permit
Application to TOMP in a timely manner or the date hold
will be released. Acceptance of an application should in
no way be construed as final approval or confirmation of
an event permit.
Please submit the appropriate application for your
event type along with all requested documents and
fees. During the application review process, you will be
allowed time to provide us with all pending documents
(e.g. certificate of insurance, secondary permits, etc.)
These items must be received before a Special Event
Permit will be issued. Delays in providing these items
will hinder our ability to finish our review process and
approve your application in a timely manner.
SEM reviews permits and facilitates processing through
all appropriate TOMP departments. Should there be any
specific questions or concerns about your event, TOMP
staff will contact you. During the review process, you
will be notified if your event requires any additional
information, permits, licenses, certificates or fees.
Depending on the size and type of event, TOMP may
require personnel including Police and/or Fire and/or
Public Services to work the event. All Town personnel
involved during the day(s) of the event will be charged
back to the organizing agency. The Town shall determine
the number necessary to ensure the safety of participants,
minimize the inconvenience to our residents and reduce
the public liability exposure to the organizing agency,
as well as the Town. The bill will be transmitted to the
organizing agency within sixty (60) working days after
the completion of the event, except in the case of off-duty
Police Officers who are to be paid immediately upon
conclusion of the event.
COMPENSATION FOR TOWN STAFFING
The Town of Mount Pleasant does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability
status or age in provision of services.
NON–DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Small Group Event Permit applications are due
a minimum of 30 days in advance of event day.
Application processing time depends on the complexity
of each event as well as the thoroughness of the
application. Fees are per day and are non-refundable.
Between 25 and 249 attendees: $200
APPLICATION DEADLINES and FEES
