Special Event Permit Application

Chamblee is pleased to welcome a variety of special events, from community festivals to athletic competitions. Our goal is to work with event sponsors and producers to help ensure that events that take place in our city are safe and successful, while minimizing the impact on the surrounding community. We hope you will find these instructions helpful in planning and preparing to execute your special event.

A special event is any organized for profit or not-for-profit activity having as its purpose entertainment, recreation and/or education, which takes place on public property, or takes place on private property, but requires special public services, such as the use of parks, public streets, rights-of-ways or sidewalks. Special events may include, but are not limited to, activities such as run/walk events, cycling events, street festivals, parades, triathlon/biathlon, grand openings, concerts, assemblies, block parties and certain outdoor promotional events. A Special Events Permit is not required for a public event which is directly related to a recognized function of the City, state or local government and that is in a major part initiated, financed and executed by the City, state or local government or subdivision of the state.

Individuals, organizations or groups wishing to hold events on public property, or on private property but with an impact on public property, such as roads and City parks, must obtain a Special Event Permit from the City of Chamblee. If you are requesting City sponsorship of your event, you must obtain that from the City Council prior to obtaining your permit.

Although our Special Event Permit Application is used for a wide range of special events, the review process differs based on the type and details of the event. Special Event applications must be submitted at least 60 days but not more than 120 days prior to the planned special event. A nonrefundable application fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) shall be paid at the time the application for a permit is filed. The application fee shall be payable to the City of Chamblee by cash, money order, cashier's check or credit card (in person). A non-refundable fee of $300 ($200 for nonprofits), payable by ccredit card will be paid at time of permit issuance.

A request for a Special Event Permit may be denied if judged that: the event will disrupt traffic within the city beyond practical solution; the event will interfere with access to fire stations and fire hydrants; the event will cause undue hardship to adjacent businesses or residents; the event will require the diversion of so many public employees that allowing the event would unreasonably deny service to the remainder of the city; the event might otherwise interfere with the public welfare, peace, safety, health, good order and convenience of the general public; the application contains incomplete or false information; the applicant fails to comply with all requirements of the Chamblee Code of Ordinances including failure to remit all fees and deposits and Save Harmless Agreement to the city. 

All permits related to your special event should be posted at greeting areas or main entrances to the event. City staff may ask event producer to show proof of permit during the event. Please submit the following Special Event Permit Application and required supplemental materials (detailed in the following checklist) to the City Hall located at 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee GA, 30341. The City of Chamblee has an active special events schedule throughout the year. Special event permits may not be approved if conflicting with a City-sponsored or other event. For questions related to the Special Event Permit application, process or scheduled events, please contact:

Katie Sears: ksears@chambleega.gov Main: 770-986-5010 | Cell: 470-622-9271

STEP 1: Submit completed application at least 60 days prior to the planned event. Applications that do not include all checklist items will be denied until all necessary documents are submitted.

STEP 2: Acceptance of an application is not a guarantee of permit issuance, nor is it a guarantee of your desired date and/or location. It is simply a confirmation that we have your materials on file and are actively working toward issuing your permit. You will be notified whether or not there are any conflicts with your desired date and/or location. City staff will be in touch with any outstanding application needs until all requirements are satisfied. Once all requirements are met, the application will be routed to Public Works, Police, Development, Parks and Rec, Fire Marshal, and/or any other necessary departments for review.

STEP 3: Once all departments have reviewed and approved or denied the application, you will be notified by City Hall. Permits for complete, approved applications will be processed within 3 to 7 business days. The permit will be emailed to the applicant or may be available for pick-up at City Hall Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm at which time the permit fee of $300 ($200 for nonprofits) is due. If your permit is denied, you may appeal to City Council.