Item 23 - Proposed City of Santa Ana Events Permit Policy

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Events that utilize private commercial property for any portion of the event are required to include a signature by the private property owner on the application or submit a letter authorizing use of the property from the property owner or property manager. 5.1.5 Private events taking place on private residential property are not included in the event permit process and need to comply with the existing City of Santa Ana zoning requirements for residential property. 5.1.6 Public Notification All Park Facility Permit events require a public notification to local neighborhood associations and businesses adjacent to the park or venue. Major Park Facility Permit events require public notification thirty days prior to the event date. Minor and Moderate Park Facility Permit events notification requires fourteen days prior to the event date. Events that include a street closure requires the event organizer to petition all residences and businesses within the enclosed street closure boundaries wherein pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress is impacted by the special event and obtain a percentage of signatures that is deemed acceptable by the Police Chief or designee (SAMC 10-22(b)(10)). 5.1.7 Site Plan A detailed map/site plan with the permit application is required illustrating the proposed event and includes the following: location and description of structures, placement and number of any refuse and recyclable containers, portable restrooms, fences, barricades, sound system, canopies/tents, stages, parking areas, location of all street closures and detours, etc. For runs or cycling events, routes to be followed and location of staging area from which participants will exit, information/aide booths, checkpoints, route monitor locations, spectator areas, etc. are required. 5.1.8 Business License The City of Santa Ana requires all persons conducting business within the City to obtain a business license prior to their event. Event producers and any participating, onsite vendors or exhibitors require licenses. Current Santa Ana businesses may show proof of a current business license. Gratuitous Licenses are also available for businesses outside of Santa Ana and are good for up to one year of issuance. 5.2 Public Health 5.2.1 Food and Beverage Distribution In accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, an Organizer permit is required when two or more food vendors are participating at a community event. If the applicant is planning to operate a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) during an event, they a re Exhibit A Exhibit1