Apply for a Special Events Permit

• Special Event Permit Applications for Standard events (less than 500 attendance) must be filed a minimum of forty five (45) days prior to the proposed event date. 
• Special Event Permit Applications for Large Scale events (500 or more in attendance) must be filed a minimum of ninety days (90) prior to the proposed event date. 
• Special Event Permit Applications for Filming events must be filed a minimum of four (4) business days prior to the proposed filming date. 
• Both the Certificate of Insurance and the Additional Insured Endorsement must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the proposed event date. 
• An application for a special events permit may be denied for failing to meet these and other deadlines. 

Contact us at (801) 576-6584 or email to discuss your filming schedule as soon as your plan starts developing, apply before you call.

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• Before issuing the film permit, you must submit liability insurance with a minimum of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, with three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) general aggregate coverage.
• The liability insurance must also name Draper City as an additional insured by endorsement.
• Before issuing the film permit, you must submit the Certificate of Insurance and a copy of the additional insured endorsement.
• The nonrefundable review and permit fee is $175 and covers a maximum of three filming locations; additional fees are required for additional locations.
• The nonrefundable review and permit fee payment of $175 is due when this application is submitted.
• Before filming on private property, you must provide the property owner’s written permission before the film permit is issued.
• A report regarding discussions with property owners or occupants in the affected neighborhoods may be required.
• You may be required to submit a diagram plotting specific locations for equipment vehicles, generators, catering, posting, etcetera.
• Any application for a filming permit shall be submitted no later than four business days before the filming is scheduled.

• A detailed site plan is required for all applications. 
• A site plan is a diagram that paints a picture of what your event will look like, showing the entire event area and all associated activities.
• Site plans should include:
  • Restroom, water station, and waste container locations
  • Food truck, vendor, and merchandise areas
  • Location of parking area, first aid station, and main attraction

• Many special events require the approval of multiple city departments and other public agencies.
• The venue, activities, components, estimated attendance, and unique circumstances of the event are contributing factors to the final determination of the required additional permits and approvals.

• Applicants for a special event permit must provide liability insurance with a minimum two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, with three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) general aggregate coverage . 
• The liability insurance must name Draper City as an additional insured by endorsement. 
• Applicants must submit both a certificate of insurance AND a copy of the additional-insured endorsement. 
• Both the Certificate of Insurance and the Additional Insured Endorsement must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the proposed event date.