|
How to Expedite Permitting for Special Events
This website is designed to assist Licensed Certified Contractors, Concert and Festival Promoters who are seeking information on how to streamline their efforts to obtain permits prior to sponsoring a Special Event/Outdoor Event in the following areas of Broward County:
Unincorporated Broward County
Brian Piccolo Park
Quiet Waters Park
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
If you are planning a Special Event in an area not listed above, we suggest you first notify the City in which the selected site is located and request that City’s specific requirements.
| Pursuant to Florida State Statue 489 ONLY contractors certified by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation OR the Broward County Central Examining Board may apply and obtain all Florida Building Code required permits for “Special Events”. |
Please allow ample planning time to route yourself through the permitting and approval process. Types of special events for the purpose of this website include: carnivals, a circus, concerts, festivals, etc. Depending on the type of event you are sponsoring you may need to visit several licensing agencies, which may also include local and/or state agencies. This will depend on the location the event will take place; the estimated attendance; the type of structures that will be erected or may already be present on the site; whether amusement rides will be present; information regarding food sales/preparation and of course sanitary facilities. These are examples of many of the items you’ll be verifying, but your event description could trigger other needs.
Included in this website is a checklist intended to help you identify the required agencies; what service is performed and what permits MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR to the event. Including links to the various websites of the agencies and other important information that might prove helpful before and during the permitting process.
ZONING: TIP! Always verify the local zoning requirements allow the activity you’ve planned on the site location you’ve selected first. Zoning verifies that the location of the event is suitable for the needs of the event that will be held at that site. This includes but is not limited to minimum site requirements, setbacks, vehicular access, parking, lighting and signage.
For more detailed information please visit Broward County Code of Ordinances (Chapter 39 “Zoning”, Article XIII “Conditional Uses”, Sec. 39-238 “Outdoor Event Permits”).
| Location |
Contact |
Phone |
| Unincorporated Broward County |
Broward County Community Code Compliance |
954-765-4914 |
| Brian Piccolo Park |
Broward County Parks - Brian Piccolo Park |
954-437-2600 |
| Quiet Waters Park |
Broward County Parks - Quiet Waters Park |
954-360-1315 |
| Lauderdale by the Sea |
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
954-776-3611 |
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE: Concerned with Public and Life Safety issues, crowd and traffic control.
| Location |
Contact |
Phone |
Unincorporated Broward County,
Brian Piccolo Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
Broward County Sheriffs Office |
954-831-8210 |
| Quiet Waters Park |
Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue |
954-480-4350 |
BUILDING CODE SERVICES: Accepts permit appplications ONLY after the plans have been routed and approved by all the other agencies. Upon approval from the building Division any required fees will need to be paid, your permit will be issued and the required inspections will be performed. Once the final inspections have passed the special event permit will be signed off as completed and the event will be allowed to open to the public.
Broward County Building Code Services Division
STATE OF FLORIDA: In addition to the above County or local agencies you may need to contact certain State agencies, depending on the type of activities or attractions that will be present at the event.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
5080 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063-3942
(850) 487-1395
www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr/forms/30/5030_034.pdf
FOOD PREPARATION: A Temporary Food Service Event is any event of 30 days or less in duration where food is prepared, served, or sold to the general public.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3125 Connor Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
(850) 488-9790
www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/std/fairride.html
AMUSEMENT RIDES: The Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection is responsible for inspecting all amusement rides in the state of Florida. Please Note: "No amusement ride can operate in the State of Florida unless inspected and permitted by the Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection”.
|
