City of LA Requirements for Event Permits

In order to get the process started for your Event Permit the City of LA requires all of the information below.

• Event Contact: Responsible person’s name, number, and email.

• Name and Type of Event: Provide the name and type of the event.

• Event Date(s), Time, and Address: Specify the dates, times, and address of the event.

• Event - Private or Public and Number of Attendees: Indicate whether the event is private or public and the expected number of attendees.

• Detailed Plot Plan: Show streets or event space location.

• Access: Egress pathways, exit doors, fire hydrants, fire lane access.

• Temporary Structures: Show tents, booths, and stages or platforms.

• Food: Open flames, cooking/food trucks, show chair arrangements and eating area.

• Live Performance: Provide a list of artists and the performance schedule.

• Auxiliary Areas: Child play areas, VIP area, beer garden.

• Supporting Equipment: Location of generator, large trash bins, porta-potties, carnival rides, car show.

• Barricades: Show placement locations and indicate type.

• LADBS Permits/Inspections Required: Stages over 30”, structures 12’ and generators.

• LAPD Permits & Approvals Required: Live entertainment, alcohol, carnival rides.

• LA Animal Control Required: Permit for live animals.