Permit Application for
Special Event · City Scale
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received ____________________________________
Approved YES NO
Date of Denial ____________________________________
Application Number ________________________________
Permit Number ___________________________________
Date Fee Received ________________________________
Fee Amount _____________ Check # _______________
Complete this application in its entirety and submit, along wit
h $50
application
fee
,
to
the
addre
ss below.
Please retain a copy for your records.
City of Hampton
Hampton Police Division
Attn: Corporal Shaun Stalnaker
40 Lincoln Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
757.727.6640 (p) | 757.727.6629 (f)
Dependent upon the scale of your event, the time frame for processing your application will vary. Please refer to the Special
Event Guidebook
and Special Events Submittal Deadline Calendars for assistance. Please remember acceptance of your application
does not indicate final approval or confirmation of your request nor does it exempt you from other required application and reservation
procedures.
1. APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Name of Sponsoring/Producing Organization __________________________________________________________
Organization Address ______________________________________________________ City_____________________
Is this organization a 501c3? YES NO
State_____ Zip __________ Phone ___________________________ Fax_____________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above) _________________________________________ City_____________________
State_____ Zip __________ Website __________________________________________________________________
Applicant Contact_________________________________________ Title ____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________ Email ________________________________________________
Day of Event On-Site Contact _________________________________________________________________
Mobile ______________________ Email _________________________________________________________
2. EVENT INFORMATION
Event Name ______________________________________________________________________________________
Event Location* ___________________________________________________________________________________
Event Date(s) and Time: __________________________________________________________________________
Recurring Event (Events may be permitted for one calendar year. Please list additional dates or ‘every second
Saturday,every fourth Thursday,etc.) _______________________________________________________________
Signature of Property Owner ________________________________________________________________________
* Events held on City of Hampton property require a reservation through the Parks & Recreation Department and may have
additional fees.
Please view the Park & Outdoor Facilities Rental list for a listing of parks and facilities and contact Parks &
Recreation at 757.727.6348 to make reservations.
* All applications for events held on private property must be completed by the property owner or with permission of the
property owner.
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Type of
Event
Parade*/ Procession Festival/Fair Concert Block Party Sporting Event
Picnic Rally/T
ribute Other: please specify _______________________________
*Motorcycles are not permitted in parades.
Estimated Daily Attendance This should include both participants and spectators.
0 - 100 100-249 250-499 500 - 999 1,000 2,499
2,500 4,999 5,000- 9,999 10,000 14, 999 15,000+
Event Admission / Entry Fee Please include entry fee for tic
keted events. This information is required by the
C
ommissioner of Revenue.
Free & Open to the Public Private Event
Admission / Donation Fee $______
3. EVENT SITE
Regardless of venue, please attach a site map. Site maps should include the following information:
An outline of the entire venue area
Entrance/exits for attendees
Location of vendor/sponsor loading areas
Emergency access points (Minimum 20’ emergency access lane throughout)
ADA areas
Evacuation Plan For events anticipating over 500 attendees, how will you evacuate the venue in the event of an
emergency? Include communication plan with staff, vendors, attendees.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Inclement Weather Plan For events anticipating over 500 attendees, what is your notification plan if inclement weather
approaches during the event?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. DETAI
LED EVENT TIMELINE
Plea
se be as descriptive as possible to further expound upon the information provided in Permit Application for
Special Event Question #2: Event Information.
Event Set-Up
Indicate the date(s), start and end times, and description for the event set-up. Use the description area to indicate specific
information (i.e. construction of tents, stages, fencing, vendor/sponsor load-in, entertainment load-in, sound checks, run/walk set-up, etc.).
Date(s)
Start Time
End Time
Description
Event Date(s)
Indicate the date(s), start and end times, and description for the event. For runs/walks/parades/processions, indicates
registration/assembly time and begin time for each activity. For example 8am 9am registration, 9.15am 5k begins, 10am 1k begins.
Date(s)
Start Time
End Time
Description
Event Breakdown
Indicate the date(s), start and end times, and description for the event breakdown. Use the description area to
indicate specific information (i.e. disassembly of tent, stages, fencing, vendor/sponsor load-out, removal of equipment, etc.).
Date(s)
Start Time
End Time
Description
5. SECURI
TY PLAN
Pleas
e identify the number of staff, volunteers, and private security you have assigned to work your event and attach a
security plan. After submittal of your application, the Hampton Police Division will determine if the number staff and
security you have arranged for your event is sufficient.
X
Number
Date(s) & Time(s)
Extra Duty Hampton Police
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Private Sec
urity Firm Company Name: _________________________________________________________________
Contact Name & N
umber: _________________________________________________________________________
Have you already requested additional Sheriff’s Deputies and Extra Duty Hampton Police Officers? YES NO
* Please
attach a document describing the security plan. Include maps, plans, and photos.*
6. EVENT TRAN
SPORTATION
Methods of transi
t to/from event?
Personal Vehicle Shuttle/Valet**
Walk/Bike Public Transit
** Please attach a document describing the shuttle/valet system. Include maps and photos as necessary. If a
shuttle is provided, an wheelchair accessible option should also be provided.**
7. PARKING
Where will at
tendees park?
On-site public parking
Private property (must acquire written permission of property owner)
Satellite parking location** (please see D above and attach information on intended shuttle system)
Other:_________________________________________________________________________________
* Please remember events must provide ADA accessible parking. *
Is on-site parking coordination required? YES NO If yes, who will be directing? (Volunteers, event staff,
police?) ___________________________________________________________________________________
8. WASTE DISPO
SAL AND RESTROOMS
Clean-up/Waste Disposal Plan ________________________________________________________________________
______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Restroom Plan
____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Waste disposal
is the responsibility of the event organizer when using the venue. Additional trash receptacles are
available for an additional fee through the Parks & Recreation Department
at 757.727.6348.
Most locations have no restroom facilities available. It is the responsibility of the organizer to furnish adequate
restrooms. For events open to the public, one toilet shall be provided per 150 attendees. Events serving alcohol
shall provide two toilets per 150 attendees. Ten percent shall be ADA accessible.
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9. EVENT ADVERT
ISING & SIGNAGE
Advertisi
ng and signage may be placed within the event area and on private property, as approved.
Signage Locations _________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signs may not
exceed 4’ x 8’, may not be placed more than 30 days prior to the event, must be removed 24 hours
after the conclusion of the event, and written authorization from private property owners must be obtained.
Include plans, maps, drawings, etc. to clarify location.
Advertisi
ng, marketing, or promoting a special event prior to receiving an approved special event permit is done
AT YOUR OWN RISK. Details of the event, including but not limited to date and time, may require changes during
the review process. Acceptance of your application by the City of Hampton is not a guarantee of approval of the
event. The event organizer must complete all requirements before any special event permit will be issued. Under
no circumstances will the City of Hampton be liable for advertising expenses incurred by the event organizer.
10. COMMUNITY
MITIGATION / NOTIFICATIONS
The event applicant
is responsible for coordinating all neighborhood communication efforts to include residents, civic
associations, and business affected by the event. The Communication plan must be completed 14 days prior to your
event. Please describe your Plan. If you need assistance with developing this plan, please contact the Hampton
Police Division at 757.727.6111.
Mailer Distr
ibution Date: _____________________________________
Flyer Distribution Date: _____________________________________
Email Distribution Date: _____________________________________
Door Hanger Distribution Date: _____________________________________
Signage Location: ____________________________________________
Other: _________________________________________________________________
Summary of feedback received __________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
11. ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
Please indicate whether the following pertain to your event. If yes, please complete the appropriate section below with
the necessary information.
a. Food Vending
b. Alcohol Served or Sold
c. Retail Vending
d. Amplified Music/Sound
e. Street Closure or Sidewalk Use
f. Tents/Stages
g. Amusements/Inflatables/Rides
h. Electricity
i. Fireworks
j. Fire &
Medical Services
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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a. FOOD/RETAIL VENDING
A vendor is som
eone who is serving, selling, or sampling food, beverages; including alcohol or merchandise.
FOOD (Mark all tha
t apply)
Served Free Sold Catered Samples Prepared Outdoors/On-site (gas, electric, etc.) Food Trucks
Total number of food vendors ________________________________________________________________________
BEVERAGE (Mark al
l that apply)
Wine Beer Mixed beverages Sold Served
RETAIL YES NO Total number of vendors ______________________________________________________
Description of
vendors ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
All Food Vendors must provide proof of insurance, and meet the requirements of the Commissioner of the
Revenue’s Office, Health Department, and Fire Marshal.
A list of
all Food, Beverage (including alcohol), & Merchandise vendors including contact information is required
14 days prior to event date to the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office and the Health Department. Notify the
Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office after the event of any vendors whom failed to participate in the event.
All Alcoh
ol Vendors must provide proof of insurance and meet the requirements of the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control. A form is required
to have ABC in public parks.
All Event
s with alcohol are required to have Hampton Police Officers on-site during the event.
b. AMPLIFIED
MUSIC/SOUND
Start Time ________ AM/PM to End Time __________ AM/PM
Sound Check Ti
me ________ AM/PM to __________ AM/PM
c. STREET CLOSU
RE/SIDEWALK USE & TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT
Will this even require a street closure? YES NO
If yes, mus
t attach map / traffic plan. Include the name of all streets, streets to be closed, direction of travel,
placement of traffic equipment (electronic message boards), police and/or Sheriff’s deputies. All traffic control
plans and traffic control devices must meet the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
All road races must use a professional company for placement of traffic equipment.
A detailed timeline of closures and reopening must be included.
Any request for removal of on-street parking must be included.
Traffic Equipment Set-up Date: ___________________ Set-up Time: __________ to __________
Traffic Equipment Removal Date: ________________ Removal Time: __________ to __________
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d. TENTS/STAGES
Number of tents to be set up ____________________ Expected occupancy under tent ___________________________
Do you rent or own the tent? ___________ If renting, from where? ___________________________________________
The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code states that any tent or air-supported structure that covers an
area over 900 square feet or that has an occupant load of over 50 persons, requires a tent permit
(contact the
Development Services Center at 757.728.2444 for more information). Tents used for food preparation need to
meet Fire Department regulations (757.727.1210 for more information).
Number of stages to be set up __________________ Stage Sizes ______________________________
*If you desire use of the mobile stage (only available March December), please complete the rental and reservation form
and work through the Parks & Recreation Department.
e. AMUSEMENTS/INFLATABLES/RIDES
Types of amusements/inflatables/rides and company from which you are renting:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amusement Rides require an Amusement Device Permit
through the Community Development Department.
At least one trained operator must be provided for each piece of equipment.
Inflatable Amusement Vendors must provide proof of insurance in the form of a certificate of insurance showing
that a general liability policy is in place with limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and a two
million dollar ($2,000,000) aggregate as well as excess insurance in the amount of $2,000,000. The City of
Hampton must be named as an additional insured on the COI when on City property. The COI must be
accompanied by an endorsement to the general liability policy naming the City of Hampton as an additional
insured when on City property. A copy of the certificate needs to be filed with the City of Hampton.
f. ELECTRICITY
Not all City-owned parks and facilities have available electricity. Generators may be needed.
Will you be bringing in additional generators for electrical power? YES NO
If your electrical plans exceed the regular 120-volt power outlets, a City Electrician must remain on-site during your event
(a four hour minimum is required). An additional $45 per hour fee is charged for this service.
g. FIREWORKS YES NO
All events with fireworks must obtain a Fireworks Permit through the Fire Prevention Branch. Please call
757.727.1210 to obtain and begin a permit application.
A one million dollar bond and professionals trained to launch fireworks are required to obtain a fireworks
permit.
h. FIRE & MEDICAL SERVICES YES NO
All events with fireworks, all athletic events, events with attendance over 1000 people, and events as
determined by staff must procure on-site medical services as determined by the Fire Division. Please contact
the EMS and Special Events Branch at 757.727.6296 for questions regarding on-site medical services.
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12. PARKS & OUTDOOR FACILITIES RENTAL & FEES
If you desire to hold an event on City-owned property, please
refer to the Park & Outdoor Facilities Rental list for a listing of
parks and facilities which may be reserved and contact Parks & Recreation at 757.727.6348. The following items may be
rented through the Parks & Recreation Department. All rental and other determined fees must be paid at least thirty (30)
business days prior to the event.
a. Public Property + Security Deposit + Staff Fee
b. Mobile Stage
c. PA System for Mobile Stage
d. Event Barricades/Bike Racks
e. Waste Disposal
f. Bleachers
13. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following must be provided:
General liability insurance with limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and a two million dollar
($2,000,000) aggregate, as well as excess insurance in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).
The City of Hampton must be named as an additional insured on Certificate of Insurance, which must be
accompanied by an endorsement to the general liability policy naming the City of Hampton as an additional
insured for any events held on City of Hampton property.
Copies of the COI and Endorsement must be filed with the City of Hampton minimum 5 days prior to the event.
14. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
It is understood and agreed that Applicant hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any and all damages to
persons or property caused by or resulting from or arising out of any act or omission on the part of Applicant, its
subcontractors, agents or employees under or in connection with this Contract or the performance or failure to perform
any work required by this Contract. Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents, volunteers,
servants, employees and officials from and against any and all claims, losses, or expenses, including reasonable
attorney's fees and litigation expenses suffered by any indemnified party or entity as the result of claims or suits due to,
arising out of or in connection with (a) any and all such damages, real or alleged, (b) the violation of any law applicable to
this Contract, and (c) the performance of the work by Applicant or those for whom Applicant is legally liable. Upon written
demand by the City, Applicant shall assume and defend at Applicant’s sole expense any and all such suits or defense of
claims made against the City, its agents, volunteers, servants, employees or officials.
15. APPLICABLE LAW & VENUE
This Contract shall be deemed to be a Virginia contract and shall be governed as to all matters whether of validity,
interpretations, obligations, performance or otherwise exclusively by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all
questions arising with respect thereto shall be determined in accordance with such laws. Regardless of where actually
delivered and accepted, this Contract shall be deemed to have been delivered and accepted by the parties in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
Applicant shall observe and comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the federal, state and city governments
governing operations and conduct on City property. Any and all suits for any claims or for any and every breach or dispute
arising out of this Contract shall be maintained in the appropriate court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Hampton.
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16. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Applicant shall not assign its rights and duties under this agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
17. TERMINATION WITH CAUSE
The City of Hampton reserves the right to revoke any permit at any time if the applicant or its users do not adhere to the
rules and regulations governing the use of the property and deposit will be forfeited.
18. EVENT CANCELLATION
The City of Hampton reserves the right to shut down any event, upon no notice to the event organizer, in situations that
threaten the public health, safety and welfare. Such situations include, but are not limited to, hurricanes, tropical storms,
lightning storms, and other severe weather events, unruly or violent crowds, and crowds in excess of property capacity.
City shall not issue any refunds if an event is cancelled pursuant to this section of this Agreement and will not be liable for
any additional expenses incurred by the event organizer as a result of cancellation.
19. MODIFICATION
There may be no modification of this Contract, except in writing, executed by the authorized representatives of the City
and Contractor.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties, rescinding and superseding all previously written
agreements and all oral understandings between the parties.
21. IMPORTANT PERMIT INFORMATION
Please be advised that all components of the event are subject to approval of the Special Event Coordinator and may
require approval by and/or permits from other City Departments/Agencies. The Special Event Coordinator approval does
not constitute permission from other departments/agencies. It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure all necessary
permits and/or licenses at least five (5) days prior to the event.
Applicant Name (printed) ___________________________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature ________________________________________________ Date __________________________
WITNESS, the following signatures
THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA ORGANIZER:______________________________________
By: _____________________________ By: ______________________________________________
Corporal Shaun Stalnaker Name: ___________________________________________
Special Events Coordinator Title: _____________________________________________
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Signature Page
Applicant has fulfilled all requirements necessary for this event
Commissioner of Revenue
______________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Admissions, Merchandise, Promotors, Food/Food Trucks, or Beverage Vendors: List of all vendors to be provided 14 days prior to
the event. Food & Beverage Tax for the event shall be paid on or before the 20th of the month following the month of collection.
Admissions Tax for transient vendors shall be paid within five days of the event.
NOTE: For recurring events, the Commissioner of Revenue’s approval is conditioned upon receipt of a complete list of
vendors no later than 14 days prior to EACH event date.
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Development _______________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Amusement Devices, Inflatables, Tents (over 900 sq. ft.)
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
EMS & Special Event Branch
___________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Rescue Apparatus
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Fire Prevention Branch _________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Fireworks; Fire Extinguishers; Fire Code Enforcement
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Health Department _____________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
List of Food Vendor submitted and applications submitted for each vendor; Food Trucks
NOTE: For recurring events, the Health Department’s approval is conditioned upon receipt of a complete list of vendors
no later than 14 days prior to EACH event date.
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Parks & Recreation ____________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Site map with location and sizes of all vendors and tents; Fees for Park Use; Additional rentals requested
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Public Works __________________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Traffic Control Plan
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Police Division _______________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Extra duty form submitted; Site map of event; Overflow parking plan; Safety/security plan; Street closures
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________
Risk Management _____________________________________________________________ NOTHING REQUIRED
Certificate of Insurance with Endorsement for each Food Vendor, amusement devices and overall event Insurance
NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________