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West Chester centralizes special-event permitting with standardized categories, SmartGov workflow
Summary
Assistant borough manager presented a five-category framework for special events (parade, 5K, marketplace/festival, single-block closure, park events, plus 'other'), standard maps and a SmartGov review workflow; staff recommend 50% deposit for major events and centralized fee estimates to reduce surprises for applicants.
West Chester staff introduced a revamped special-events application and review process designed to standardize approvals, clarify fees and centralize interdepartmental review in SmartGov.
"There are 5 kind of standard types of events, and then the last one is the other miscellaneous," Assistant Borough Manager Ramsey Reiner said, describing templates for parades, 5Ks,…
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