Planning commission workshops draft to modernize Levy County's special‑events code
Jul 27, 2026
Staff proposed loosening an outdated special‑events ordinance (last revised in the 1970s) with tiered review for events, public‑safety conditions, and clearer enforcement tools; commissioners emphasized safety, alcohol/permits, and clearer penalties.
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The Levy County Planning Commission held a workshop discussion July 27 on a draft update to the county's special‑events code, which staff said has not been substantially updated since 1971. The draft creates two tiers of events (under and over 500 attendees), routes all applications to public safety and roads for review, and seeks to simplify permitting so smaller community festivals obtain permits rather than skip the process.
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