City of York Event Permit for Park Use, Block Parties and Special Events || The City of York, PA

Event Information

Name of Event*

Type of Event*Please choose the appropriate event type as it applies to your event.

Complete this section for events not being held on City property but will need City assistance for street closures, fireworks display, City assistance with logistics held on private property, or other requests.

Description of EventPlease list complete details of the event, including purpose of the event.

Location

Route

Have you discussed this route with the Sergeant?

Yes No

Contact Info:
Sgt. John Reisenweber
jreisenw@yorkcity.org
717-849-2283

Step-Off Time

Date(s) of Event Please include set up and breakdown dates

Start Date

Date Picker

End Date

Date Picker

Hours of Event

From:

To:

Estimated Attendance

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Street Address For Individual or Business

City

State

Zip

Phone - -

Email

Emergency Contact for Day of Event

Please provide contact information for the individual who will be present (on site) the day of the event.

Contact Name

Contact's Phone - -

Tents

Will you be erecting tents or canopies?

Yes No

Quantity

Size(s)

Total Square Feet

Any single tent or canopy over 240 square feet requires a building permit from the City of York.

Stages

Will you have one or more stages at your event?

Yes No

Quantity

Size(s)

Total Square Feet

Amplified Sound

Will you have amplified sound at your event?

Yes No

Please Describe

Hours in Use

From:

To:

Sound levels must comply with City Ordinance Article 714 Noise, and not annoy or disturb residents.

Inflatables

Will you have inflatables at your event?

Yes No

Quantity

Describe Each Inflatable

Vendor Providing the Inflatable(s):

Business Name

Address

Phone - -

Email

Contact Person

Placement is subject to City of York Park approval and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of York as an additional insured for the date of the event.

PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE EMAILED TO WEBPERMITS@YORKCITY.ORG PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Alcohol

Will you have alcohol at your event?

Yes No

ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ON CITY OF YORK PARK PROPERTY.

Food

Are you planning to give food away, sell food, or have food vendors?

Yes No

Please Describe

Food Prepared by

Event Organizer Select Vendors (A select vendor is a group, company or individual selected by organizer to prepare and serve food for the event.)

You have indicated that food will be a part of your event.
A permit is required from the City of York Health Bureau.
DOWLOAD HEALTH PERMIT APPLICATION NOW

Fee:	$35 for any non-licensed with the City vendor $20 for any licensed with the city vendor that is off-site
Contact:	Health & Sanitation Officer Tamika L. Rascoe Permits, Planning, & Zoning Dept. 717-845-2124 trascoe@yorkcity.org

Security

Do you plan on supplying security for this event?

Yes No

Please Describe

Extra fees for security may be required and will be determined by York City Police.

Name of Security Company

Contact Person

Email

Phone - -

Please be advised that depending on the size, location, and scope of your event, the York City Police Department may be in touch regarding the need for a security plan for your event. If you should have questions for the York City Police Department concerning your event, please call 717-849-2283.

Fireworks

Will you have fireworks at your event?

Yes No

Fireworks Company

Address

City

State

Zip

Additional Fire Deparment fees may apply. A special permit is required from the fire department, plus proof of liability insurance.

Requested Street Restrictions

No Parking Signs

Parking Meters - To reserve a meter, it is $13.60 per meter per day.
Non-Metered areas will require No Parking Signs at $1.00 each. The signs for No Parking must be purchased "in person" at City Hall, 101 South George Street, Finance Dept., 1st Floor. Fee is payable separate from the permit fee and is not included in permit fee total. Signs must be posted 24 hours before the event for enforcement.

	Street	Start	End	From	To

Street Closings & Barricades

There will be an additional flat rate charged for all Street Closing/Barricade requests.
Street Closings/Barricades Fee: $40

EXCEPTIONS:
Parade, Run, or ANY EVENT located in Continental Square with Street Closings/Barricades: $110

	Street	Start	End	From	To

Permit Fee

City Resident	Non-Resident
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*Parade/run routes traveling on a State Route will require additional paperwork. $150.00

Additional Permit Fees may be incurred upon review of your permit request.

Payment is due (check or money order ONLY, no cash) within ten (10) days from the application date. If payment is not received within the ten (10) days of the application date, your event date may be released. Applicant will be contacted via email to discuss payment options.

Terms and Provisions

Parking vehicles on a city park is strictly prohibited. Vehicles parked illegally on a city park are subject to enforcement by the York City Police.

Fastening or attaching and rope, sign, banner, flier or other object to any tree or shrub in the Park is prohibited.

Applicant agrees to faithfully observe and comply with the conditions, regulations and provisions prescribed herein and by the ordinances of the City of York, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Applicant shall ensure that all guests, vendors, concessionaires and exhibitors comply with the conditions, regulations and provisions prescribed herein and by the ordinances of the City of York, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.

Special Event Permits shall not be assigned or transferred. No rain dates.

Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the City of York harmless from any liability to any person resulting from any property damage or personal injury occuring in connection with the event caused by the applicant or the sponsoring organization, its officers, employees or any person under its control.

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that all answers given and statements made on this application are full and true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.

I have read the terms and conditions outlined above and agree to abide by them.