(ATTACHMENT TO ACCOMPANY ALL MAJOR EVENT APPLICATIONS)
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR SERVICES
When applying for a Major Event with the Town of Culpeper, please keep in mind the following things:
1. Erection of temporary structures for use in your event;
2. Proper disposition of trash and receptacles;
3. Use of electric utilities (Yowell Meadow Park only);
4. Use of restroom facilities (Yowell Meadow and Mountain Run Lake Parks).
Erection of Temporary Structures
If you intend to rent, erect, and use structures of a temporary nature, such as tents, a “moon bounce”, stage, or other
such structure, you must check with the Culpeper County Building Department to determine if a building permit
for a temporary structure is needed. The Town of Culpeper does not issue building permits—only Culpeper
County. When you fill out the applications please describe, in the greatest detail possible, the activities that will
occur during the course of your event; also detail all such structures that would be constructed, inflated, or designed
especially for this event. The staff of the Culpeper County Building Department will make a determination based
upon the size of the structure, and whether permits are necessary. When permit are needed, usually a building
permit and a certificate of occupancy are both needed. You are responsible for scheduling an inspection, if one is
required, with the proper individuals at the Culpeper County Building Department. The Building Department is
located in the basement of the County Administration Building, which is located at 302 N. Main Street, Culpeper,
VA 22701. You can reach the Building Department at (540) 727-3405, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30
p.m.
Proper Disposition of Trash and Receptacles
The Public Works Department will provide receptacles for the placement of trash which results from your event. It
is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all trash is either hauled away or placed in bags and placed inside the
receptacles. The area being rented for the major event should be cleaned up and vacated by dark, when the park
closes. Copies of the Major Event form are provided to the Public Works Department and receptacles will be
placed at the location of the event, as indicated on the Major Event form. Fees may be imposed for failure to clean
up, as specified above
Usage of Utilities (electric – Yowell Meadow Park)
The Light and Power Department will ensure that electric service has been turned on in Yowell Meadow Park, only
if it has been indicated on the Major Event form. The electricity is available from no other source, other than the
pavilion being rented. If you intend to use a public address system, please indicate so on the Major Event form.
The Town does not provide such equipment, nor does it provide additional equipment such as extension cords
(please plan on such when making your arrangements).
Usage of Restroom Facilities – Yowell Meadow and Mountain Run Lake Parks
Upon indicating your need for restroom facilities, the Public Works Department will make the comfort station at
Yowell Meadow Park or the stand-alone restroom facility at Mountain Run Lake Park accessible to event-goers.
Please report any closures or problems with the facility (ies) to the Department of Planning and Community
Development.