The Municipality of Clarington has two separate special events by-laws, one for events occurring on private property (By-law 2014-020) and the other for events that require the use and occupancy of municipal roads (By-law 2014-021).
Both by-laws ensure that any necessary outside agencies, (Police, Fire, Ambulance) are aware of the event and steps have been taken to mitigate or remove potential risks or conflicts with the neighbours.
A special event on the roadway means a demonstration, parade, procession, organized walk or run, bicycle ride or race, filming event, street dance, residential block party, rally, fair, sidewalk sale, festival, carnival, and any cultural, recreational, educational or similar event.
For events held on municipal highways, submit a Special Events Road Occupancy Permit Application (PDF). For more information, contact Public Works by email or by calling 905-623-3379 ext. 2315.
Please refer to the Special Event Signage Policy (PDF) for more information on signage for special events.
For events held on Municipal property, contact Public Works by email or by calling 905-263-2291.
Special events can mean any cultural, recreational, educational or similar event, including fairs, festivals and carnivals that have an expected daily attendance of at least 500 persons at any time during the event when held on private property.
If you expect more than 500 people to attend your event, you must submit an application for a Special Events on Private Property Permit (PDF).
A Special Events on Private Property Permit is not required for special events held on or at:
You do not need a Special Events on Private Property Permit for sporting events (including golf tournaments), or motor vehicle racing, provided the use is permitted in Clarington's zoning by-laws or has otherwise been authorized by the Municipality.
A Special Events on Private Property Permit is not required for the CP Holiday Train.
If your event has an expected daily attendance of less than 500 daily attendees, you do not need apply for a Special Events on Private Property Permit. However, if your event includes any of the following activities, you may need to obtain the following permits and approvals:
Activity |
Licence, Permit or Approval |
Contact Information |
---|---|---|
Alcohol Sales |
Liquor Licence |
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 1-800-522-2876 |
Amusement Devices |
Emergency and Fire Services; Technical Standards and Safety Authority approvals |
905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Animals |
Animal Entertainment Event Permit under By-law 2012-045 (Consolidated) |
905-623-3379 ext. 2124 |
Combustible Fuel Powered Equipment(eg. generators; propane appliances; any other specialized equipment, including the type of fuel used to operate the equipment |
905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
|
Electrical Work |
Emergency and Fire Services Inspection and Approval; Electrical Safety Authority Approvals |
905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Fireworks |
Fireworks Permit under the Fireworks By-law 92-160 |
905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Food Vendors |
Refreshment Vehicles licence under By-law 2015-016 |
Durham Region Health Department |
Grading or Site Alterations |
Permit under Site Alteration By-law 2008-114 |
905-623-3379 ext. 2301 |
Non-Food Vendors |
Peddler Licence per Peddler By-law 2005-206 (Consolidated) |
905-623-3379 ext. 2105 |
Promotional Signage on Clarington Road Allowances |
Clarington Road Occupancy Permit under the Road Occupancy By-law 2014-022 and the Special Events Signage Policy |
905-623-3379 ext. 2315 |
Promotional Signage on Regional Road Allowances |
1-800-372-1102 |
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Promotional Signage on Private Property |
Sign Permit under the Sign By-law 2009-123 |
Planning and Development Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2401 |
Sound / Amplification System |
Noise Exemption under Noise By-law 2007-071 |
905-623-3379 ext. 2105 |
Tents - Larger than 30m2 (or 323 ft2) |
Emergency and Fire Services Inspection and Approval |
Inspection and Approval 905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Tents - Larger than 60m2 (or 646 ft2) |
Requires a Building Permit under the Ontario Building Code |
905-623-3379 ext. 2303 |
Water Hydrants |
Hydrant Permit under Region of Durham's Water By-law 89-2003 |
1-800-372-1102 |
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