Doug Long Parks & Recreation Director 600 Elm Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Phone: (650) 802-4382 Fax: (650) 595-6727
Special Events and Block Parties
Special Event - Permits for organized community activities held on public property, including parks and facilities, sidewalks and/or street areas that change the typical use of that property, require a permit. Permits for these types of events are processed through the Parks & Recreation Department. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application for a special event permit a minimum of 60 days before the event. Large events and first time events may require a longer processing period. Examples of events requiring a permit issued through the Parks & Recreation Department include, but are not limited to: farmers markets, sports tournaments, parades, runs, walks and races. Application fee is $200 for a new event and $125 for a repeat event, provided there are no significant changes. The fee does not include the cost of insurance or barricades. Depending on the assessed risk, the City may require a refundable cleaning and damage deposit for the use of City property. The permit fee can be paid by cash, or check payable to the City of San Carlos.
Permits for Special Events on all other properties are processed through the Planning Department and require a separate application form. For information and applicable guidelines, please contact the Planning Department, (650) 802-4263. Examples of events requiring a permit issued through the Planning Department include, but are not limited to: parking lot events, outdoor tent events, festivals, events involving live music and auctions.
Block Party - Permits are processed through the Parks & Recreation Department. Please note that not all streets in San Carlos are conducive to block parties. The block party permit process enables staff to work with you in advance of your event date to address any potential challenges to help ensure a successful event. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application for a block party permit a minimum of 30 days before the event. Application fee is $150 for a new block party and $135 for a repeat block party, provided there are no significant changes. The fee does not include the cost of insurance or barricades. The permit fee can be paid by cash, or check payable to the City of San Carlos.
