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City of Palm Desert Special Event Permitting
Economic Development Department Checklist
This checklist is a guide to ensure the correct permits and necessary approvals are obtained for
your temporary event/special event. The links on this checklist will guide you to the different
city and county web pages and permit applications as you plan your successful and safe event.
(Ctrl+Click to follow links)
Outdoor Events on Private Property
Obtain City approval through a Temporary Use Permit
Events in a Public Street
Review the Special Event Reference Guideline packet
Obtain City approval through a Special Event Application/Agreement
Events in a Public Park
Obtain approval through the Desert Recreation District
If any items below are included in your event you must obtain City approval as
well. Contact Vanessa Mager, Management Analyst at 760.776.6425 or
vmager@cityofpalmdesert.org
Links to these if they are included in your event
Fireworks displays / pyrotechnics / special effects
Temporary Tents, Canopies, Membrane Structures, Bleachers, Platforms and
Stages
Temporary power / generators
Vendors (including Food Vendors)
Food Vendors - Riverside County Health Department requirements
Street Closures
Music / Amplified Sound
Business / Resident Notification
Insurance
Site Plan/Map
Restrooms / Recycling and Trash
Events with Liquor
Obtain a temporary liquor license from the California State Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Submit beer garden layout to Fire Marshal for approval