One Time Outdoor Event Permit

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Name *

Email *

Phone number *

Event information

Name of event *

Applicant business name

Enter your business name, if you have one.

Applicant address Applicant address

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

United States

This can be a business address or your home.

The permit will be a public record. Do you want us to keep your address, phone and other personal information private? The permit will be a public record. Do you want us to keep your address, phone and other personal information private? *

I want to keep my personal information private. You can give my personal information out if you are asked by a member of the public.

Your role in the event

Are you applying on behalf of another person, organization, or company responsible for the event (like the event sponsor)? Are you applying on behalf of another person, organization, or company responsible for the event (like the event sponsor)? *

Yes No

Event sponsor Event sponsor

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Contact name

Sponsor company or organization

Sponsor email

Sponsor phone number

Sponsor address Sponsor address

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

United States

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Date(s) and time(s) of your entertainment or amplified sound

What date(s) and time(s) will your event have outdoor entertainment or amplified sound?

Include any sound checks in your times.

You are allowed up to 6 hours per day, including soundcheck. If your amplified sound/entertainment will happen before 9am or after 10pm, or exceeds 6 hours, you may need to attend an Entertainment Commission meeting. Contact entertainment.commission@sfgov.org for more information.

A One Time Outdoor Event permit may be used for up to 12 days per calendar year at one location. You may request 13 or more days for one location at the Entertainment Commission’s discretion. The Commission may hold a hearing or place conditions on the permit to ensure code compliance, neighborhood compatibility, and that this permit is not being used as a substitute for getting a brick-and-mortar permit.

List the date(s), start time(s) and end time(s) for the entertainment/amplified sound *

Use this format: Day of Week, MM/DD/YY from XX:XX am/pm - XX:XX am/pm

Event location

Where will the event take place? Examples: Street Address; Street Closure (Street Name between Street Name & Street Name) *

Give the location(s) of the planned event and activities, including each specific location where the event is proposed. Provide street address(es) or cross streets. Include all areas and describe whether the activity will take place on a public street or sidewalk, private property, or other type of location.

Will your activity take place within 250 feet of a hospital, school, place of worship, courthouse, mortuary, public library or City Hall? Will your activity take place within 250 feet of a hospital, school, place of worship, courthouse, mortuary, public library or City Hall? *

Yes No

250 feet is about a city block.

Explain

Give us more details about the public buildings near your event and how your event will affect them.

Type of event

Type of event (check all that apply) Type of event (check all that apply) *

Athletic event Concert Conference Corporate event Craft fair Culinary event Farmers market Film shoot Fundraiser March/Rally Neighborhood block party (not open to the general public) Parade Religious event (e.g., wedding, church service, etc) School fair Street fair Street party (connected to a bar, venue, or business)

Other

If you are planning an athletic or water-based event, contact the SFDPH-EMS Agency to submit an emergency medical plan. http://sfeventmedicalplans.com

Event details

Tell us about your event *

Give a detailed description of your event and the planned activities.

How many total people do you expect at your event? *

Put a single number - do not use dashes or spaces.

If your special event has more than 2500 attendees, more than 100 swimmers, or is required by a permitting agency, contact SFDPH-EMS Agency to submit an emergency medical plan by visiting: https://sf.gov/step-by-step/create-event-medical-plan

Will your event have alcohol? Will your event have alcohol? *

Yes No

To request an ABC Special Event Liquor License, contact the Local Police District Station for the event location and the CA Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

Will your event have cannabis activity? Will your event have cannabis activity? *

Yes No

To request a Cannabis Event Permit, contact the SF Office of Cannabis and the CA Bureau of Cannabis Control.

Required approval for the property

This application must include permission from the land agency that oversees the outdoor property, including any private property. An example of this would be a Shared Spaces Permit (parklet), Temporary Street Closure Permit from ISCOTT/SFMTA or a Special Event License from the Port of SF. Answer the questions below, where applicable.

Will you be using a Shared Spaces parklet? Will you be using a Shared Spaces parklet? *

Yes No

Will you be closing any streets for your event? Will you be closing any streets for your event? *

Yes No

Upload Street Closure Permit Upload Street Closure Permit *

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Upload a copy of your SFMTA/ISCOTT Temporary Street Closure Permit or your Shared Spaces Roadway Closure Permit.

If you have not yet received the street closure permit, you must email it to entertainment.commission@sfgov.org once you receive it from SFMTA. The Entertainment Commission cannot issue your permit until we receive a copy of your street closure permit.

Will your event take place on property owned by the Port of San Francisco? Will your event take place on property owned by the Port of San Francisco? *

Yes No

Upload Special Event License to Use Port Property Upload Special Event License to Use Port Property *

Upload a file

You must upload a copy of your Special Event License to Use Port Property.

If you have not yet received the license, you must email it to entertainment.commission@sfgov.org once you receive it from the Port of SF. The Entertainment Commission cannot issue your permit until we receive a copy of your Port license.

Will your event take place on Treasure Island? Will your event take place on Treasure Island? *

Yes No

Upload your Letter of Approval for Event from Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) Upload your Letter of Approval for Event from Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) *

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Upload a copy of the approval letter.

If you have not yet received the approval, you must email it to entertainment.commission@sfgov.org once you receive it from the Treasure Island Develoment Authority (TIDA). The Entertainment Commission cannot issue your permit until we receive a copy of your TIDA permit.

Will your event take place on the steps of City Hall? Will your event take place on the steps of City Hall? *

Yes No

Upload your City Hall Steps Use Permit. Upload your City Hall Steps Use Permit. *

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You must have agreement from City Hall Building Management.

If you have not yet received the City Hall Steps Use Permit, you must email it to entertainment.commission@sfgov.org once you receive it from the City Hall Building Management. The Entertainment Commission cannot issue your permit until we receive a copy of your approved City Hall Steps Use Permit.

Will your event take place on private property? Will your event take place on private property? *

Yes No

Upload a letter from the property owner or manager approving your use of the outdoor private property. Upload a letter from the property owner or manager approving your use of the outdoor private property.

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If you (the applicant) are the property owner or manager, you may skip this step and check the acknowledgment box below.

I acknowledge that I am the owner or manager of the property and have permission to use this property for the event.

Check only if this statement applies to you.

If you are planning to use another type of outdoor property, explain below.

Examples include Cafe Tables & Chairs permit from SF Public Works, Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) property, or other City-owned property.

Before we can approved your permit, we will need you to email us a copy of your approval to use the property for your event at entertainment.commission@sfgov.org. This could be permit or a letter/email from the authorized City representative stating that you are approved to host the event on its property.

Security Plan

The San Francisco Police Code Article 15.1 Section 1060 requires a Security Plan to be submitted with this application. The Entertainment Commission may require that the applicant make revisions to the Security Plan to address the safety of persons and property.

By responding to the following questions, you will be submitting a Security Plan in accordance with Police Code requirements.

Will you be using a security company, SFPD police officers, or volunteers to ensure the safety and security of persons and property at the event? Please describe. *

How many exits does your event premises have? *

Describe your plans to control lines or crowds on the sidewalks and streets surrounding your event's entrance(s). *

You are required to secure the sidewalk for a 100-foot radius in all directions around the location of the event premises to prevent injury to persons and damage to property.

What are your door policies? (e.g., pat downs, bag checks, metal detectors) *

Describe your plan to make sure that your attendees will exit the event premises in an orderly manner. You must staff all exits used by attendees during the event. *

This must happen within 100 feet of any entrance that attendees use to enter or exit the premises. You are responsible for the orderly disbursement of attendees and traffic from the premises.

What is your plan to exit attendees in case of an emergency? *

I acknowledge that the Entertainment Commission and the Director have the right to add stricter requirements to the security plan I submitted. *

Type of Amplified Sound or Entertainment

Select the type(s) of outdoor entertainment/amplified sound Select the type(s) of outdoor entertainment/amplified sound *

Dance act DJ Fashion show Live music Play Poetry recitation Pre-recorded Music Speeches TV/video/film screening

Other

Check all that apply.

Will you have amplified sound only, with no live performer? Will you have amplified sound only, with no live performer? *

Yes No

This includes streaming prerecorded music, speeches, and film, tv or video screenings.

If your event will have BOTH live entertainment and amplified sound, answer "No" above.

Sound contact person

Who is the person who will be responsible and in direct control of the sound equipment? Who is the person who will be responsible and in direct control of the sound equipment? *

The Entertainment Commission needs the contact information of someone who will be in direct control of the sound equipment during your event.

Full name *

Mobile phone *

This must be the phone they will have on them at the event.

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Sound equipment for your event

Estimate the size of your sound equipment. Estimate the size of your sound equipment. *

Small (like a home stereo or portable speakers for personal use) Medium (basic PA system, or PA on a stick, like you would find in a small venue) Large (large sound system, like you would find at a bigger venue or outdoor music festival)

Type of sound equipment

(Optional: if you know the make, model, wattage, and number of speakers)

Where will the sound equipment be located? *

You must include:
- Street address or cross street where equipment will be
- Description of the area
- If the equipment will be on the street, sidewalk, private property or another type of location

Request a fee waiver

Check this box if your business is eligible for the City's First Year Free program.

We need your business's BAN number.

Learn more about First Year Free at https://sftreasurer.org/business/first-year-free.

What is your business's BAN number?

If your business is eligible for the First Year Free program, then you may skip to the next section.

Based on certain criteria, community-based organizations and individuals declaring financial hardship may request their permit fees waived for the following permits:
- One Time Outdoor Entertainment Event
- One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound (No Entertainment Furnished)
- One Time Indoor Entertainment Event

Will you apply for a fee waiver? Will you apply for a fee waiver?

Yes No

Who is applying for the fee waiver? Who is applying for the fee waiver?

Community-based organization Individual declaring financial hardship

Pursuant to SF Police Code Article 15.1, Section 1060.19, the Director of the Entertainment Commission may grant a nonprofit organization, neighborhood association, or similar community-based group an exemption from paying the filing fee for a One Time Outdoor Event or a One Time Indoor Event permit application if the Requesting Organization and the Event meet the criteria listed below.

Pursuant to SF Police Code Article 15.1, Section 1060.19, the Director of the Entertainment Commission may waive the filing fee for a One Time Outdoor Event or a One Time Indoor Event permit where the individual applicant meets the indigency standards set out in California Government Code Section 68632 or its successor, and submits a Declaration of Financial Hardship under penalty of perjury.

I am requesting a fee waiver on the following basis: I am requesting a fee waiver on the following basis:

As a person who is receiving public benefits under one or more of the following programs: 1) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplementary Payment (SSP); 2) California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act (CalWORKs) or a federal Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) grant program; 3) Food Stamps or the California Food Assistance Program; 4) County Relief, General Relief (GR), or General Assistance (GA); 5) Cash Assistance Program for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Legal Immigrants (CAPI); 6) In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS); 7) Medi-Cal As a person whose monthly income is 125 percent or less of the current federal poverty guidelines (42 U.S.C. §9902(2)) As a person who, as individually determined by the Entertainment Commission, cannot pay the filing fee without using moneys that normally would pay for the common necessaries of life for the applicant and the applicant's family

Check all that apply.

You can request a fee waiver if ONE of the following applies for the event that is the subject of this application:

1) Your event has received a grant from the City and County of San Francisco.

2) Your event is:

A.) free and open to the public; AND

B.) run by a non-profit organization, neighborhood association, or similar community-based group; AND

C.) The permit fee is more than 25% of the total projected budget for your event.

3) You are an individual declaring financial hardship.

Have you received a grant from the City and County of San Francisco for this event? Have you received a grant from the City and County of San Francisco for this event? *

Yes No

The grant must be for the event that is the subject of the permit application.

Is your event free and open to the public? Is your event free and open to the public? *

Yes No

Is your organization a nonprofit, neighborhood association or similar community-based group? Is your organization a nonprofit, neighborhood association or similar community-based group? *

Yes No

What is the total projected budget for the event? *

We need your line-item budget for the event.

To be eligible, the permit fee must be more than 25% of the total projected budget for your event.

Do not include the cost of the entertainment permit in your total projected budget.

Upload a copy of your budget Upload a copy of your budget

Upload a file

We need your line-item budget for the event.

**Important: Only submit a budget if your event is eligible for the fee waiver. Refer to the eligibility criteria to see if your event qualifies for the fee waiver**

Upload a letter on your organization's letterhead Upload a letter on your organization's letterhead

Upload a file

**Important: Only submit a letter if your event is eligible for the fee waiver. Refer to the eligibility criteria to see if your event qualifies for the fee waiver**

Attach a letter on your organization's letterhead giving more detail on:
- How your event is free and open to the public
- Your organization's benefit to the community
- Your budget for the event

Upload proof of your grant, if applicable Upload proof of your grant, if applicable

Upload a file

Attach both:
1) A letter on your organization's letterhead describing how your organization received City funds specifically for the event on this permit application
2) Documentation showing these funds were awarded from the City agency, like an official grant award letter on City agency letterhead or email confirmation from the City official awarding the grant

Agreements

Please note that the following agreements are mandatory, and you must agree and check all boxes in order to submit your application.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information I am submitting is true and correct. If I give false or incomplete information the Entertainment Commission can deny my permit request or revoke my permit. *

I acknowledge that my proposed entertainment or amplified sound activity is not approved to occur unless I receive a valid permit from the Entertainment Commission. *

I understand that if I change the day, times, or location of the event I will need to get a new permit. *

I acknowledge that I will be required to abide by an approved security plan, and that the Entertainment Commission and Director have the right to add stricter requirements to the security plan I submitted. *

I acknowledge that I will have designated staff responsible for ensuring compliance with the Commission approved security plan and any applicable local and state health requirements for my proposed activity. *

If having amplified entertainment: I understand the Entertainment Commission will set a sound limit for my proposed live amplified entertainment activity and I will be required to adhere to that sound limit at all times during the performance(s). *

Unless otherwise conditioned by the Entertainment Commission or Director, I understand that the volume of outdoor amplified sound not associated with live entertainment shall be controlled so that it does not exceed ambient levels measured at a distance of 50 feet from the premises or permitted location unless otherwise conditioned by the Entertainment Commission or the Director. *

I acknowledge that per MPC Article 15.1 Sec 1060.16 b(1): Operation of outdoor amplified sound equipment shall be no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m., and shall not exceed 6 hours per day unless otherwise conditioned by the Entertainment Commission or the Director. *

I understand that my permit is void if there is any illegal activity or unlawful assembly during the activation of my premises or permitted location. *

Your identity

Enter information for the primary business owner or director if you are a non-profit organization. We use this information to understand and improve how the City is serving all San Franciscans. It will remain private.

Do any of these describe your business? Do any of these describe your business?

Minority-owned Immigrant-owned LGBTQ+ owned Owned by a person with a disability Veteran-owned Woman-owned Legacy business Serving a specific ethnic or cultural clientele Non-profit None of the above

Select all that apply.

Your race or ethnicity Your race or ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian or Asian American Black or African American Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White I prefer not to answer

Select all that apply.

Do you identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming? Do you identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming?

Yes No I prefer not to answer

Your preferred language Your preferred language

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Payment

You are applying for a One Time Outdoor Entertainment Event Permit. Unless we waive your fee, you will need to pay $558 after you submit your application. After you hit submit, you will see payment instructions.

You are applying for a One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit. Unless we waive your fee, you need to pay:
$540 for the first 4 hours of amplified sound
$93 for each additional hour of amplified sound

After you hit submit, you will see payment instructions.