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SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

The Special Event Permit Application you requested is attached. Please follow the instructions below and return the completed application with all necessary documents to:

Los Angeles Police Department

Special Events Permit Unit

1149 South Broadway, 5th Floor, Stop 932

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone: (213) 847-1640

Fax: (213) 847-1797

The Special Events Permit Unit (SEPU) of the Los Angeles Police Department is responsible for receiving and investigating applications for permits involving parades, processions, marches, demonstrations and assemblies. If your event involves an athletic event or other activities not described above, you may require a street or lane closure permit from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (BSS). The BSS Street Use Inspection Division can be reached at (213) 485-3711.

As per Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 103.111, event routes MAY NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MILES. The Los Angeles Police Department will not accept your application unless ALL of the following items and criteria are provided:

1. Applications should be submitted at least 40 days prior to the date of the event. No application will be accepted if it is received less than five (5) days prior to the date of the event;

2. Applications will only be accepted if they are fully complete and legible;

3. Applications must be accompanied with a receipt from the Office of Finance showing payment of the requisite Permit Application Fee ($300.00);

4. The signature of the applicant must be included (notarization is not required);

5. If applicable, a written authorization from the Sponsoring Organization allowing the applicant to apply on its behalf must be included.

The items below are required to be submitted prior to the date of the event. To avoid unnecessary delays in the processing of your application, these items should be submitted at the time of application. All applicants should contact the SEPU as soon as possible for assistance or additional information concerning these items. Additional required items include:

❑ A map of the event route;

❑ A signed “Hold Harmless” agreement;

❑ A statement of the estimated traffic control costs from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (if applicable);

❑ Proof of automobile insurance (if applicable);

❑ A statement of inspection from the Los Angeles Fire Department (if applicable);

❑ Proof of payment of a clean up deposit paid to the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (if the event involves large animals, sale of food/beverages or the erection of any structure).

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The decision to approve or deny a Special Event Permit is based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, the impact the event will have on traffic and business/residential access in the area and the overall affect your event will have on public safety and the local community. The final decision for the approval or denial of your permit will be determined by the Designated Police Commissioner. Our intent is to assist you in holding your event, while at the same time ensuring that the rights of all people are respected. Reasonable requirements concerning the time, place and manner of the event may be imposed. Requirements for each permit are included as “Conditions and Restrictions.” The SEPU will forward a copy of the Conditions and Restrictions for your event as soon as possible. All applicants must acknowledge receipt and declare agreement to the permit Conditions and Restrictions prior to approval.

The City of Los Angeles may provide barricades for street closures associated with special events. However, unless the City Council directs barricades to be delivered by the responsible City agency, it is the event organizer’s responsibility to pick up and deliver all required traffic barricades and cones. Therefore, it is recommended that the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) be contacted as soon as possible for instructions concerning the number, type and availability traffic barricades. The BSS can be contacted at (213) 485-3711. Additionally, for further assistance and advice concerning community notifications, the affected Los Angeles City Council District Office should be contacted.

The Special Events Permit Unit may be contacted at (213) 847-1640.

Provided by:

Special Events Permit Unit

Emergency Operations Section

Special Operations Support Division

Phone: (213) 847-1640

Fax: (213) 847-1797

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