Special Event and Business Event Permits

The City considers a "“Business event” or “business promotion” a special exhibition or activity on the interior or exterior of a business’ premises for marketing, sales, or advertising purposes associated with the business.  NMC 5.28.010 Business events include, but are no limited to, business promotions or sale, grand openings, temporary outdoor dining, etc. 

A “Special Event” to mean a short-term land use activity that is distinct from the customary land use of the property on which it is conducted and involves the potential for a substantial number of participants or spectators. NMC 5.28.101 Special events includes, but is not limited to, carnival, live or recorded music concert, circus, certified farmer’s market, special sale in a parking lot, special outdoor retail sales promotion, rodeo, auction, animal show, car show, tent sales, seasonal goods market (such as Christmas trees or pumpkin lots) street fair, rides or any similar temporary exhibition, performance or sale.

Completed applications (and supporting documents) must be submitted to the Recreation Department at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex at 13000 Clarkdale Avenue.  Applications fees are due at the time of submission, and applications are due no later than 45 days before the scheduled event; no exceptions. The fee schedule is as follows:

Event Type	Application Deadline	Application Fee	Non-Profit Organization Fee
New/one-time Events	45 Days Prior to Event	$370.00	$160.00
Reoccurring Event	45 Days Prior to Event	$270.00	$60.00

*To apply for a Special Event Permit, a Business License is required. Business Licenses are obtained in the Finance Department, room 5.  For inquiries, call (562) 929-5713

For Special Events and/or events on public property, please contact the Recreation and Park Services Department at recreation@norwalkca.gov or 562-929-5566.

Regarding Business Events, please contact the Planning Division at planning@norwalkca.gov with questions regarding the business event permit process.  For your convenience, forms are provided below.

Special Event Permit Application

Special Event Application Guidelines and Information Sheet

Indemnification (Hold Harmless Agreement)

Business License Application [PDF]

For Health Permit (regarding food sales), please contact LA County Public Health Dept.

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