INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS
Please be sure to submit your application a minimum of 45 days in advance of
your proposed event. Late submittals will not be accepted.
STEP 1: Your proposed site must be pre-approved by the Fire Prevention
Bureau (FPB). Complete the FPB Special Event form and bring it to
the FPB located on the 3
rd
Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza for
pre-approval. If the location is pre-approved, the FPB will sign a
Pre-Approval Form for your event and you may move forward with
the application process. If the site is not pre-approved, you will
need to either make corrections to the facility to become compliant
or choose an alternative site.
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STEP 2: All applicant board members, partners and managers must
undergo a Live Scan
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background. The Live Scan must have been
done within the last 90 days. Your stamped form will be submitted
with your application. A $32 processing fee for each Live Scan
form included in your application will be required when your
application is submitted.
STEP 3: Complete/Attach the following Application forms:
Special Event Questionnaire
Special Event Application
Supplemental Special Event Application for Temporary Cannabis
Events
Signed FPB Pre-Approval Form
STEP 4: Schedule an appointment with the OPD Special Events Unit by
calling Officer Huy Nguyen or Sgt. Pedro Espinoza at (510)
777- 8525 to submit your application for review and pay any
required fees.
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ApplicantsmustalsocompletetheFirePreventionBureauSpecialEventsApplication,whichisavailableonthe3
rd
Floorof250FrankH.OgawaPlaza,andcomplywithallfirecoderequirements.
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Thepurposeofthebackgroundcheckistodeterminewhetheranindividualhasbeenconvictedorpleadguiltyor
nolocontendertoviolentoffensesorthoseinvolvingfraudordeceitinthelastsevenyears.Applicantswithsucha
convictionorguiltypleawillbeofferedanopportunitytopresentevidenceofrehabilitation.
OAKLANDFI
REPREVENTIONBUREAU
PREAPPROVALFORMFORTEMPORARYCANNABISEVENTS
Theproposedtemporarycannabiseventsiteof_____________________________(address/location) is:
Approvedasapotentialeventspacesubjecttositeinspectionandfinalapproval.
NotapprovedasapotentialeventspaceduetothefollowingFireLifeSafetyconcerns:
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SPECIAL EVENTS
DANCES/CONCERTS/SHOWS
PERMIT PREREQUISITES
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1. NOTIFICATION REQUIRED: A minimum of 30 days notice must be given to the Police Department prior to the event.
Applications may be obtained in advance of the date of the event; however, the application process must commence no later
than thirty (30) days prior to the event.
NOTE: The permit process is NOT COMPLETE until all requirements have been met.
2. INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED: The facility where the function is to be held must have a liability insurance policy in
effect at the time of the event or both. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance must be provided with the completed
application. Within the certificate, “THE CITY OF OAKLAND” shall be named as additionally insured.
3. TICKETS: If tickets are to be sold for the event, a City of Oakland business license is required. Business licenses for the City
of Oakland may be obtained at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1320. Telephone: (510) 238-3704.
4. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION: If the function is being sponsored by a nonprofit organization, the Internal Revenue Service or
State of California Nonprofit Exemption documentation must be provided with the completed application.
5. VENUES: A completed contract with the venue, where the event is to be held, must be submitted with the application,
although the contract may be tentative pending approval of the permit.
6. SECURITY: A contract with a licensed and bonded company is necessary. Depending on the size of the event, and the type
of event, security is required. One security officer per fifty (50) attendees, to one security officer per one hundred (100)
attendees.
7. IDENTIFICATION: A current and valid photo identification is required. It must be issued by a Municipal, State or Federal
agency and have a photo of the person making the application for the permit. A PHYSICAL ADDRESS is required. POST OFFICE
BOXES are not permitted.
8. BUILDING AND FIRE SERVICES’ PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: Non-conforming Buildings (warehouses,
factories, etc.) and other event locations used as public assemblies are subject to plan review by the Building Department
and/or Fire Department. Please submit plans (three copies) for review to the Fire Department at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza,
Suite 3341.
9. ALCOHOL (ABC License): If you will be serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages, then you need to obtain an Alcoholic
Beverage Control license or provide documentation that the establishment hosting your event has a valid ABC license.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s website (http://www.abc.ca.gov/) has more information.
10. ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Any event where food or drink will be either sold or given away will need a
valid Alameda County Health Permit. Please contact @ (510) 567-6700.
11. SOUND: If you will be using any form of sound amplification outside (including but not limited to a microphone, amplifier
or bull horn), you will need to obtain a sound permit from the City Manager’s Office.
12. ADVERTISEMENTS: Copies of any and all promotional literature and announcement for an event must be provided with
the completed application. Originals or a photocopy of the advertisement may be submitted for approval.
13. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: If tangible personal property will be sold at the event, each vendor must get a
temporary Seller’s Permit from the State Board of Equalization. If the vendor already has a Seller’s Permit they must add the
special event location as a sub location on their existing Seller’s Permit. They vendor may visit boe.ca.gov, call (510) 622-4102,
or come to the nearest BOE office to obtain assistance with registration.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ COMPLETELY ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PACKET AND THAT YOU
UNDERSTAND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OBTAINING THIS PERMIT.
If you have any questions, contact our office @ (510) 777-8525.
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT
QUESTIONNAIRE
Instructions:
You are required by Oakland Municipal Code 9-52.030 to obtain a special event or dance permit
before holding or assisting in the conducting or carrying on of a special event or dance in any public
place in the City of Oakland.
Upon approval, your application will serve as your permit. Unless you can provide documentation
confirming that you are a charitable institution, you must have a business license to conduct a
special event and if you intend to sell or furnish alcoholic beverages, you must obtain a one-day
liquor license from the California Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
Please complete this form and return it with copies of any required documents for further processing.
NOTE:
PLEASE PRINT ILLEGIBLE INFORMATION WILL DELAY APPROVAL
Applicant’s Name
Date of Birth
Address City Oakland State/Zip
Home Phone ( )
Bus. Phone ( )
Person in Charge/Present and Available for Police Contact on the Date/Time of Event
Date of Birth
Business, Organization or Club Hosting/Sponsoring Event
Address City Oakland State/Zip
Phone No. ( )
Date of Event
Day of Week
Starting Time
Ending Time
Name of Facility or Club
Address City Oakland State/Zip
Maximum Occupancy of Facility
Does Facility Have Off-Street Parking? No Yes How Many Spaces
Contract with the Owner/Manager/Agent of the Event Facility Yes Attach Copy
No Explain
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Two (2) References from Previous Events Starting with the Most Recent
Date
Location
City Oakland State/Zip
Contact Person
Phone No. ( )
Date
Location
City Oakland State/Zip
Contact Person
Phone No. ( )
How Many Tickets will be Sold
Ticket Price
Ticket Sale
Door In Advance None
How Many are Expected to Attend
Target Age Group
Under 18 Allowed
Yes No
General Public Allowed
Yes No
Advertisement None Flyers
Radio/TV Other (explain)
.
Music/Entertainment Live/Recorded? No Yes Name of Group/Organization/Individual
Security Officers No Yes Name of Company
Security Officer(s)
Armed Unarmed
In Addition to Security Officers, How Many Adult Chaperons for Events Under 18 Years of Age
ATTACH COPY OF SECURITY CONTRACT/AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY COMPANY SHOWING THE
NUMBER OF GUARDS WITH THEIR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES. It must be at least 30 minutes
before and after the event. A ratio of 1 security person per 50 anticipated attendee will be required. The
contract should provide a contingency plan for additional security in the event the expected attendance exceeds
the expectations.
NOTE:
THE SECURITY COMPANY MUST BE LICENSED TO DO BUSINESS IN OAKLAND.
Alcoholic Beverages Furnished or Sold
Yes
No
Have You Ever Applied /Received a Special Events Permit in the City of Oakland Yes No
Have You Ever Been Denied a Special Events Permit in the City of Oakland No Yes
Explain ________________________________________________________________________________ .
I have read all requirements and information on this form and have completed the form as accurately as
possible. I understand that this is NOT a permit, but an application pending approval of the Oakland
Police Department. Incomplete, illegible or missing documentation may delay the permit process. I also
understand untruthfulness will result in denial of my permit.
_________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Applicant’s Signature
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OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Special Events Permit Application
TF-807-3 (Jul 10)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name Date of Birth Contact No. Alternate Contact No.
Applicant’s Address City Oakland Zip Code
EVENT INFORMATION
Date of Application Type of Event
Select one
Other Event (Describe)
Location/ Address of Event Date of Event Time/ Start-End
No. Persons Expected Persons Allowed
Select one
Ticket Sales
Select One
No. of Monitors/ Security Security Company Telephone No.
Type of Music
Select one
Other Music (Describe) Will food/drink be sold
Yes No
PERMIT INFORMATION
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DENIED A PERMIT? Yes No
Applicant agrees to abide by Oakland Municipal Code Dance Hall Regulations, Section 5-4.03
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
The Special Event applicant or president of designee of the sponsoring organization(s) (hereafter called “permittee”)
agrees to reimburse the City of Oakland (hereafter called “City”) for all losses incurred by it in repairing or replacing
damage to City Property proximately caused by the permittee, its officers, employees, agents, monitors, or any other
persons or forming the special event, who were, or should have been, under the permittee’s control. Persons who merely
attend or join in a special event are not considered by that reason alone to be “under the control” of the permittee.
The permittee further agrees to defend without costs, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and
employees from any liability to any persons, damages, losses, or injuries arising out of or alleged to arise out of the
permitted special events, which was proximately caused by the actions of the permittee, its officers, employees, agents,
including monitors, or any other persons attending or joining in the special event who were, or reasonably should have
been under the control of the permittee. Persons who merely attend or join in a special event are not considered by that
reason alone to be “under the control” of the permittee.
I have read and I understand the Hold Harmless Agreement and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information
provided in this application is true and correct.
Permittee’s Signature ________________________________________ Date ________________
Police Overtime cost Attached: Yes No Application Fees Paid: Yes No
ABC Endorsement: Approved Denied
Verified By:
________________________________________ _____________
Special Events Personnel Serial No.
Pursuant to OMC §9.52.080, a Special Events Permit is conditionally approved in order for the applicant to obtain additional
required documentation.
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Signature of Special Events Coordinator Serial No. Date Signed
A Permit is Hereby Approved
Denied – Pursuant to OMC Section 9.52.090 Subsection (Select Appropriate Subsection)
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Signature of Chief of Police Designee Serial No. Date Signed
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SUPPLEMENTALSPECIALEVENTPERMITAPPLICATIONFORCANNABISEVENTS
SUPPLEMENTALSPECIALEVENTPERMITAPPLICATIONFORTEMPORARYCANNABISEVENTS
A. ApplicantInformation
1. ApplicantName:_____________________________________________________________
2. DBAoftheApplicant(IfApplicable):_____________________________________________
3. MailingAddress:____________________________________________________________
City/Zip:___________________________________________________________________
4. Email:_____________________________________________________________________
5. Phone:____________________________________________________________________
6. (IfApplicable)WebsiteforApplicant:_______________________________________ ____
7. StateEventOrganizerLicenseNumber____________________________________________
StateEventOrganizerLicenseExpirationDate:_____________________________________
8. FederalEmployerIdentificationNumber:_________________________________________
9. StateEmployerIdentifi cationNumber:___________________________________________
10. Allapplicantboardmembers,partnersandmanagersmustundergoalivescanbackground.
Pleaseattachacopyofthestampedcompletedlivescanform.
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11. PleaseattachacopyofApplicant’scurrentCityofOaklandbusinesstaxcertificate.
B. EventInformation
1. NameofTemporaryCannabisEvent:________________________________________________
2. Date(s)ofProposedEvent:________________________________________________________
3. HoursofProposedEvent:_________________________________________________________
4. AddressofProposedEvent
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:___________________________________________ ____________
a. Iftheproposedeventwilltakeplaceonprivateproperty,pleaseattachauthorization
fromthepropertyownerforthiseventtobeheldattheidentifiedaddress.
5. EstimatedTotalofEventAttendees:_________________________________________________
6. PleaseattachacopyofacompletedFirePreventionBureau’sPreApprovalForm
forTemporary
CannabisEvents.
7. Pleaseattachanitineraryoftheproposedeventthatincludessetup,eventactivities,andbreak
downofevent.
8. Pleaseattachadiagramofthephysicallayoutoftheevent.Thediagrammusti ndicatewhere
theeventwilltakeplaceonthelocationgrounds,
allentrancesandexitstobeusedby
participantsattheevent,allcannabisconsumptionareas,allretailareaswherecannabisgoods
willbesold,wherecannabisgoodsandwastewillbestored,andthespecificlocationofeach
cannabislicenseeparticipatingintheevent.
9. Istherealicensefor
thesaleofalcoholortobaccoattheproposedlocationoftheevent?
YesNoNotSure
10. ApplicantPrimaryPointofContactDuringtheEvent
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Thepurposeofthelivescanistoidentifyifanoperatorhasbeenconvictedorpleadnolocontenderorguiltytoa
violentoffenseorcrimeoffraudinthelastsevenyears.Applicantswithrecentrelevantconvictionsmaystill
petitiontheCityAdministratorforreconsiderationiftheycan
demonstrateevidenceofrehabilitation.
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PleasenotepursuanttoOMC5.80.030nomorethantwelvepermitsforaspecialeventinvolvingthesaleof
cannabismaybeissuedforthesamelocationorthesameindividualorentitypercalendaryear.
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SUPPLEMENTALSPECIALEVENTPERMITAPPLICATIONFORCANNABISEVENTS
SameContactInformationasApplicant
Name:___________________________ __________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________________________
MailingAddress:____________________________________________________________
City/Zip:___________________________________________________________________
C. CannabisLicenseeInformation
1. Pleaselistbelowallcannabislicenseesthatwillbesellingcannabisproductsattheevent.
Attachadditionalpagesas
necessary.PerBureauofCannabisControlRegulationsSection
5602(c),pleasenoteonlystatelicensedretailersandmicrobusinessesauthorizedtoconduct
retailcansellcannabisproductsattemporarycannabisevents.
LICENSEENAME LICENSETYPE STATELICENSE
NUMBER
LICENSE
EXPIRATIONDATE
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2. Foreachlicensee,pleaseattachacopyoftheircurrentCityofOaklandbusinesstaxcertificate.
3. Foreachlicensee,pleaseattachalistofallemployeesthatwillbeprovidingcannabisproducts
attheevent.
4. Anychangestothelistoflicenseesore mployees aftersubmissionof
theSupplementalSpecial
EventPermitApplicationmustbemadeviaanupdatedSupplementalApplicationandEvent
DiagramsubmittedtotheOaklandPoliceDepartmentSpecialEventsUnitatleastoneweekin
advanceoftheevent.
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SUPPLEMENTALSPECIALEVENTPERMITAPPLICATIONFORCANNABISEVENTS
D. OnsiteConsumptionInformation
1. Willcannabisbeconsume dattheevent?
YesNo
IfyouansweredNo,pleaseskiptoSectionE.Ifyouansweredyes,pleaseattachanOnsite
ConsumptionPlanthatoutlines:
Thedifferentformsof
onsiteconsumptionthatwillbeallowed;
Wheretheconsumptionwilltakeplace;
HowtheApplicantwilldeterdruggeddriving;
HowApplicantwillensureanyconsumptionisnotvisiblefromapublicplaceorby
peopleunderageof21.
HowApplicantwillensurenoconsumption/saleof
alcoholandtobaccowilltakeplace.
Whetheranyconsumptionwilltakeplacewithin1,000feetofaschool,daycareor
youthcenterwhilechildrenarepresent.
2. Willcannabisbesmokedattheevent?
Yes
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No
IfyouansweredNo,pleaseskiptoSectionE.IfyouansweredYes,pleaseclarifywherethe
smokingwilltakeplace:
InanenclosedareaInanunenclosedarea
E. SecurityInformation
PleaseattachaSecurityPlanalongwithalistofallSecurityGuardsand
theirGuardCardlicense
numbers.AllsecuritypersonnelshallbelicensedperBusinessandProfessionsCode7582.
F. OathofApplication
Ideclareunderpenaltyofperjurythattothebestofmyknowledge,theinformationcontainedin
thisapplicationanditssupportingdocumentationistruthful,correctandcomplete; and, the
informationcontainedinthisapplicatio n anditssupportingdocumentationdisclosesallfacts
regardingtheapplicantandassociatedi ndividualsnecessarytoallowtheCityofOaklandtoproperly
evaluatetheapplicant’squalificationsforaCannabisSpecialEventApplication.
IagreeandrecognizethatIamresponsibleforobeyingallFederal,State,
Countyandlocallaws.I
furtheragreeandunderstandthatanymisrepresentations,omissionsorfalsificationsinthe
applicationoranydocumentsattachedtheretooramendmentstheretowillbeimmediategrounds
fortheCityofOaklandtodenythispermitapplication.
Signed:_________________________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________________
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PleasenoteOMC8.30restrictswheresmokingcantakeplaceintheCityofOakland,suchasenclosedareasthat
areplacesofemploymentandunenclosedareasthatarerecreationalareas.Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:
https://library.municode.com/ca/oakland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8HESA_CH8.30SM
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SUPPLEMENTALSPECIALEVE
NTPERMITAPPLICATIONFORCANNABISEVENTS
ATTACHMENTS
Besureyourapplicationhasthefollowingitemsenclosed:
A. ApplicantInformation
CopyofStateEventOrganizerLicense
CopyofStampedLiveScanForm
CopyofApplicant’sCityofOaklandBusinessTaxCertificate
B. EventInformation
AuthorizationfromPrivatePropertyOwnerifApplicable
EventDiagram
ItineraryoftheEvent
CopyofFirePreventionBureauPreApprovalFormforTemporaryCannabisEvents
C. CannabisLicenseeInformation
CopyofRetailer,DeliveryNonStorefrontorMicrobusinesslicenseforeachvendor
CopyofCityofOaklandBusinessTaxCertificateforeachRetailer,DeliveryNonStorefrontor
Microbusinesslicense
ListofLicenseeEmployees
D. OnsiteConsumptionInformation
OnsiteConsumptionPlan
E. SecurityInformation
SecurityPlan
SecurityGuardlistwithGuardCardNumbers
REQUEST FOR LIVE SCAN
Applicant Submission
B
CII 8016 (REV 4/01) ORIGINAL Live Scan Operator; SECOND COPY Requesting Agen
cy
ORI: CA0010900 TYPE OF APPLICATION: PERMIT
Code assigned by DOJ
Job Title or Type of License, Certificate or Permit: __________________________________________________
Agency Address Set Contributing Agency:
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT 04764
Agency authorized to receive criminal history information Mail Code (five digit code assigned by DOJ)
455 7
th
Street
Address or P.O. Box
Officer John Romero
Contact Name (Mandatory for all submissions
OAKLAND, CA 94607
City, State, Zip
(510) 777-8578
Contact Number
NAME OF APPLICANT: _____________________________________________________________
(Please Print ) Last Name First Name Middle Initial
ALIAS: ____________________________________ DRIVER’S LICENSE # ____________________
Last Name First Name
DATE OF BIRTH: _______________________ SEX: Male Female Misc. No. BIL 120181
HEIGHT: __________ WEIGHT: ______________ Misc. No: N/A
E
YE COLOR: __________ HAIR COLOR: _________ HOME ADDRESS: _______________________________
Street Address or P.O. Box
PLACE OF BIRTH: _______________________ ________________________________ _______
C
ity, State, Zip
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ______________________________________________________
YOUR NUMBER: ______________________________________ LEVEL OF SERVICE DOJ FBI
OCA No. (Agency Identifying No.)
I
f resubmission, list Original ATI Number; ______________________________________________________________________________
EMPLOYER:
(Additional responses for agencies specified by statute)
_________________________________________________________________
Employer Name
___
______________________________________________________________ Mail Code (five digit code assigned by DOJ: N/A
Street Address or P.O. Box
_________________________________________________________________ Agency Phone: _________________________________
City, State, Zip (optional)
LIVE SCAN TRANSMISSION COMPLETED BY: ____________________________________ Date: ______________
Name of Operator
___________________________________ ___________________________ __________________________
Transmitting Agency ATI No. Amount Collected/Billed
Cannabis Special Event Permit