Why do I need this permit?The Fremont Municipal Code (3-7100 - 3-7112) provides the framework and guidance for the issuance of Special Event Permits within the City of Fremont. In general, any organized activity impacting City services or involving the use of, or having impact on, public property, public facilities, sidewalks, medians, or street areas requires a permit. In addition, any organized activity on private property that requires an ABC license; tent permit, canopy permit, stage permit; uses vendors in the event, or falls outside the conditional use of the property also requires a Special Event Permit.
All Special Events regardless of whether it is a Low Impact or High Impact Event must complete the Special Events Permit Application below.
Sec. 3-7102 of City of Fremont Ordinance 2464 requires:
Application for a Special Event Permit shall be made at least ninety (90) days prior to the Special Event. The City Manager or his or her designee may authorize submittal of an application for a Special Event Permit thirty (30) days prior to the Special Event if the event is planned to have fewer than 500 people attending, does not require closure of a public right of way, will not require the diversion of regularly assigned public safety personnel, and does not negatively impact emergency access, parking or traffic in the surrounding area. For more information, contact Geneva Bosques at 510-790-6957 or email: GBosques@ci.fremont.ca.us
The City cannot guarantee approval if the application is received late. It is suggested that all new events, regardless of the impact, be submitted an additional 30-60 days prior to the event application deadline.
In addition to the application, you can also find information below regarding City of Fremont Outdoor Cooking Guidelines, Environmental Services Conditions, Parade Guidelines, Waste Reduction Requirements and the use of Trailers, Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles. Please read the guidelines that apply to your event and be sure to address the specific questions in the application. If the application is incomplete, it could affect the event date.
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How do I get this permit?The new Special Events Application & Information Packets can be picked up at the following City departments or public facilities or downloaded from the files below:
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City of Fremont
Development and Environmental Services |
39550 Liberty Street |
Development Services Center (Permit Center)
Engineering Department
Revenue Office |
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City of Fremont
City Hall
Building A or B |
3300 Capitol Avenue
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City Manager's Office
City Clerk's Office
Recreation Department
Fire Department |
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Fremont Police Department |
2000 Stevenson Boulevard |
N/A |
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Central Park Boat House |
40000 Sailway Drive |
N/A |
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Irvington Community Center |
41885 Blacow Road |
N/A |
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Centerville Community Center |
3355 Country Drive |
N/A |
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Los Cerritos Community Center |
3377 Alder Avenue |
N/A |
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Warm Springs Community Center |
47300 Fernald Street |
N/A |
All Applications must be returned to Nancy Tacchella (510-494-4473) at the Development Services Center (Permit Center) at 39550 Liberty Street. 
Upon receipt of your application the City assigns a coordinator to help guide you through the permit process. This coordinator will inform you of all the required documents needed (insurance, site plans, traffic plans, parking plans, garbage plans, etc) to complete the application. This coordinator distributes copies of your application to all City departments affected by your application for review.
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Special Events Permit Application (Word Document) |
Special Events Permit Application (PDF Document) |
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Block Party and ABC License Application (Word Document) |
Block Party and ABC License Application (PDF Document) |
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Fire Department Outdoor Cooking Guidelines |
Environmental Services Conditions |
Guidelines for Parade Floats |
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Trailers, Mobile Homes or Recreational Trailers at Special Events |
Waste Reduction Requirements |
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How much does it cost?
Many events require the use of City services as a condition of the respective event. The City strives to keep fees as low as possible by charging only for the cost of processing the application and City services. In addition to the cost of inspections and other City services (i.e. Police and Fire), other fees such as a building permit fee will apply for tents, stages, etc. Depending on the type of event, the respective fees may vary. All costs of providing City services associated with a special event will require a deposit if the projected costs of City services exceeds $5,000. If you would like to inquire about the requirement and/or use of City services for your event, please contact Management Analyst Geneva Bosques at 510-790-6957 or GBosques@ci.fremont.ca.us
Effective January 1, 2004 the following application fees will apply:
- Low impact events (uses 2 or fewer City services): Application fee $20
- High impact events (uses 3 or more City services and/or has an impact on businesses, residential neighborhoods and requires the use of roadways): Application fee $100
- Additional fees will be determined, upon review of the application.
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What do I do once I get this permit?Check the application due dates in the instruction section of the special events application. Applications for high impact or large special events must be received by the City at least 90 days prior to the event in order to be processed.
Once your application has been approved and you comply with City requirements and permit conditions, you are permitted to have your event. It's advised that you do not advertise your event until, you have met with the City's Special Event Committee and/or have tentative approval for your event. Please keep a copy of the permit with you at all times during the event, in case City staff asks for it.
Failure to apply for a special event permit (3-7111) is a misdeameanor.
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