Item 23 - Proposed City of Santa Ana Events Permit Policy

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City of Santa Ana Events Permit Guide November 16, 2021 9 date. Minor and Moderate special event 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)). 6. 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. 7. 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. B. PUBLIC HEALTH 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 are required to apply, meet requirements and obtain a TFF permit prior to selling or giving away food or beverage at an event. The California Health and Safety Code requires a TFF Permit of any person or organization providing food at a community event. All food vendors, including permitted restaurants, are required to apply for and obtain a TFF Permit when participating in a community event. 2. Alcohol Sale or Service If the sale of alcohol or public service of alcohol is included in a Park Facility Permit event, authorization from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) is required prior to the issuance of a Exhibit 3