If you are planning an outdoor special event, please contact SpecialEvents@clarington.net at least 90 days in advance to learn more about what permits or applications you may need.
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 bookings@clarington.net call 905-623-5728 ext. 2552.
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 |
Emergency and Fire Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2801Technical Standards & Safety Authority |
Animals |
Animal Entertainment Event Permit under By-law 2012-045 (Consolidated) |
Animal Services 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 | Emergency and Fire Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2801 | |
Electrical Work |
Emergency and Fire Services Inspection and Approval; Electrical Safety Authority Approvals |
Emergency and Fire Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2801Electrical Safety Authority |
Fireworks |
Fireworks Permit under the Fireworks By-law 2015-047 |
Emergency and Fire Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Food Vendors |
Refreshment Vehicles licence under By-law 2015-016 |
Durham Region Health Department 1-800-841-2729 |
Grading or Site Alterations |
Permit under Site Alteration By-law 2008-114 |
Building Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2301 |
Non-Food Vendors |
Peddler Licence per Peddler By-law 2005-206 (Consolidated) |
Municipal Law Enforcement 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 |
Building Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2315 |
Promotional Signage on Regional Road Allowances | Region of Durham Works 1-800-372-1102 | |
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 |
Municipal Law Enforcement 905-623-3379 ext. 2105 |
Tents - Larger than 30m2 (or 323 ft2) |
Emergency and Fire Services Inspection and Approval |
Emergency and Fire Services Inspection and Approval905-623-3379 ext. 2801 |
Tents - Larger than 60m2 (or 646 ft2) |
Requires a Building Permit under the Ontario Building Code |
Building Services 905-623-3379 ext. 2303 |
Water Hydrants |
Hydrant Permit under Region of Durham's Water By-law 89-2003 |
Region of Durham Works 1-800-372-1102 |
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