Ventura Municipal Code Art. 2 Permit Applications

A. Permit applications shall be filed by a natural person.

B. Permit applications shall be in a form prescribed by the administrator and, for all events, shall contain all of the following information:

1. The name, mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone numbers of the person filing the application;

2. If the event is to be conducted by an organization, the name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the organization; and if requested by the administrator, written documentation of the authority under which the applicant is applying for the permit on behalf of the organization;

3. The name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the person who will be present during, and responsible for, the event;

4. The name, mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone number of an alternate person to contact if an emergency arises and the applicant is unavailable;

5. The nature of the event;

6. The proposed date and estimated starting and ending time of the event;

7. The proposed location of the event, including the boundaries;

8. The estimated number of participants in the event;

9. The type and estimated number of vehicles, animals, and/or structures that will be used in the event;

10. A description of any sound amplification equipment to be employed at the event;

11. The number, size, and material of construction of any signs or banners to be used in the event;

12. The parking requirements for the event;

13. The location of any water, first aid, or comfort stations to be provided at the event;

14. The type and number of any vendors who will sell food, beverages, or other goods or services, at the event for which a business license is required by this code; and

15. The type of entertainment. (Ord. No. 2019-023, § 1, 12-9-19)

In addition to the information required in this chapter, every application for a parade shall include the following information:

A. The time when units of the parade will begin to assemble;

B. The proposed assembly point for the parade;

C. The proposed parade route;

D. The interval space to be maintained between units of the parade; and

E. The number, types, and size of floats. (Ord. No. 2019-023, § 1, 12-9-19)

In addition to the information required by this chapter, every applicant for a block party shall include the following information:

A. How many occupied houses are within the proposed block party boundaries;

B. Drawing of the street layout, block party boundaries, and proposed barricades; and

C. Petition of at least two-thirds of the property owners/residents on the street within the affected area must show their consent in writing. The petition must clearly state the time, date, place, and sponsor of the event. Petitioner information must include name, address, telephone number, and signature. (Ord. No. 2019-023, § 1, 12-9-19)

In addition to the information required by this chapter, applications for all permits authorizing an event shall include such supplemental information which the administrator may find reasonably necessary, given the nature of the event, in order to determine whether to approve or deny a permit authorizing such event in the manner hereinafter provided by this chapter. (Ord. No. 2019-023, § 1, 12-9-19)