Dear Citizens,
In an effort to streamline our Special Event permit process, we are changing the way we do business.
- One-Stop-Shopping - Starting this spring, any event held in the public right-of-way and in a City park will require only one application instead of two. The application may be submitted at one of two locations:
Department of General Services (DGS), Permit Office
200 Holliday Street, 1st floor, Abel Wolman Building
or
Department of Recreation and Parks, Permit Office
3001 East Drive, Druid Hill Park
- Hours are Monday -Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Additionally, the Park Office accepts applications on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm and is closed on Thursdays.
- General Services accepts all forms of payment except VISA for right of way events. For Park events, certified check, cashier’s check or money order are needed.
- The application may be found online at the DGS Permits page and the Recreation and Parks Permit pages: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/RecreationandParks/Permits.aspx
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Residents/CitizenServices/Permits/SpecialEventsPermitting.aspx
- Applicants of new and large events are encouraged to attend Interagency Event Coordination (ICE) meetings to help coordinate City services and equipment.
- Application fees remain the same as last year but earlier submissions result in lower fees. Earlier submissions also allow more time for agency reviews and notifications to the community.
- The City will continue its policy of requiring 100% payment for City services and equipment, except in the case of non-profit groups. Non-profits that provide up-to-date 501(c) (3) or (4) documentation will be granted a 50% waiver on fees except for Fire, Police and Parks, which remain full price.
We hope these changes help to make your event more successful.
Theodore Atwood
Director
Baltimore City Department of General Services