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Council seeks guidance to simplify special-event permits, create small-event category and align code
Summary
Council directed staff to pursue options to simplify the 28-page special-event application, create a 'small event' category (examples: gatherings under 50), translate materials, and consider code updates and phased costs; staff will return with cost options and draft application language.
The San Fernando City Council directed staff to return with options to streamline the city's special-event permitting process after a lengthy presentation and council discussion.
Recreation staff said the current special-event application is 28 pages and recommended creating a new "small special event" category for gatherings expected to have fewer than 50 participants that do not require street closures, traffic control or security.…
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