Rules and Regulations
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Special event permit applications shall be made no less than 120 days prior to the requested event date.
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The permit is not transferable. Only areas specifically designated in the permit are to be used.
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The Onsite Contact Person must be available onsite for the entire duration of the event.
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You must receive approval for your event before you promote market or advertise your event. Conditional approval
will be made after the event organizer submits the application and it is initially screened. Acceptance of your Special
Event Application by the City is not a guarantee of the date, location or an automatic approval of your event.
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A site plan/route map of your event must be included with your application and should be in an 8 ½” x 11” or 8 ½” x 14”
format. The site plan/route map should identify all streets and areas that are part of the venue and surrounding area as
well as the location/dimensions of stages, platforms, canopies, bleachers, platforms, beer gardens, cooking areas, vendor
booths, portable toilets, trash containers, dumpsters, generators, exit locations, registration areas, fencing, barriers,
first aid facilities, etc. If the event involves a moving route of any kind, indicate the direction of travel and any street
closures.
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In accordance with Homer City Code 19.02.040 and 19.02.080, the City Manager may approve a permit application
subject to certain conditions or stipulations regarding the time, place or manner of the special event and/or insurance
requirements.
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All debris and trash must be removed from an event site immediately after the event. Failure to do so may
require the City to utilize City services. All expenses will be the responsibility of the event applicant.
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Granting of a Special Event Permit by the City of Homer does not exempt the special event or its sponsor(s) from
obtaining any business licenses or other permits which may be required by any federal, state or local statutes,
ordinances, rules or regulations or from complying with any federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or
regulations.
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In some cases, the hiring of officers from the City of Homer Police Department, a professional security company,
or a combination of both may be required by the City of Homer in order to obtain a Special Event Permit. The Homer
Police Department determines the need, number, and type of security personnel based on expected attendance,
location of the event, the presence of alcohol, history of the event, nature of the event, street closures, and the amount
of advertising used for an event.
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The Fire Department must review and approve the following: your plans for first aid and/or emergency medical
services; your route for emergency vehicle access; parade floats; use of an open flame; use of fireworks or
pyrotechnics; handling of vehicle fuel; cooking facilities; the location of power sources; the availability and location
of on-site fire suppression equipment; the occupancy and spacing of tables or enclosures; and the use of tents,
canopies or any fabric shelters. The Fire Department may require an inspection at your cost before and/or during the
event.
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If the City Manager determines additional city services may be required for your event, you will be notified with an
estimate of the cost of such additional support services as well as deposit or bond requirements to meet such costs.
The applicant(s) shall assume and reimburse the City for any and all costs and expenses determined by the City to be
unusual or extraordinary, and related to the event for which the permit is sought, including but not limited to:
The cost of providing, erecting, and moving barricades and/or signs;
The cost of providing and moving garbage or waste receptacles;
The cost of city personnel required by the city to work overtime hours.