Application for Special Event PermitPlease read the following information, complete the application and submit. The Traffic Section of the Department of Public Works will process the form and contact you with further instructions.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: The Agent, Organization, participants, employees and/or designee(s) (hereinafter referred to as Applicant) for this Special Event Permit are subject to the following conditions: APPLICABILITY OF PERMIT: This permit valid only for the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego. The permit does not cover areas under the jurisdiction of CALTRANS, incorporated Cities within the County or other agencies. The Applicant is responsible for obtaining all other required permits from all other appropriate jurisdictions or agencies. INSURANCE AND HOLD HARMLESS: The Applicant is required to maintain a minimum of one million dollars of liability insurance coverage during the entire time that the event is conducted and/or permitted for. The County of San Diego shall be listed as "Additional Insured" on the Certificate of Insurance. The Applicant further understand(s) and agree(s) to defend, preserve and save harmless the County of San Diego and each officer, employee and independent contractor thereof from any liability or responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property, happening or occurring, or arising out of, as a result of the provision of the Special Event, and that all of said liabilities are hereby assumed by the Applicant. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND USE OF COUNTY OWNED BARRICADES AND SIGNS: Traffic control is to be provided at various locations, such as, narrow road segments, intersections, and starting or ending points. Only properly trained or certificated personnel (by a training program approved by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol) are to handle the traffic control responsibilities. Traffic controllers shall wear orange vests and utilize a "Stop/Slow" paddle. Advance warning signs shall be placed, well in advance of any personnel and the event, to alert oncoming vehicles of the supplemental traffic control and the event. Traffic controllers will avoid delays or back up of traffic onto primary County roadways such that "grid-lock" does not happen; waits of more than two minutes are excessive and will not be allowed, and; adjacent driveways to neighboring businesses and residences will not be blocked. The Applicant is required to use barricades for the Special Event and event materials such that emergency vehicles and personnel will be able to have unimpeded access to the area. There are a limited number of barricades and warning signs that may be borrowed from County Road Stations. The Applicant agrees to pickup, place, maintain and return barricades and signs to the nearest County Road Station. The Applicant will reimburse the County for any loss or damage to barricades or signs borrowed for the event. REQUIRED NOTIFICATION: The Applicant shall advise the residents in the vicinity of the proposed Special Event routes, by any media (newspaper, flier, mail, posting of signs, etc.) that they could experience some inconvenience or traffic delay during the event; and submit proof that this is complied with prior to permit issuance. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT: All permits are stipulated that the Applicant shall carry out the proposed Special Event in compliance with all laws; follow the Rules of the Road and regulations as defined in the California Vehicle Code, and; shall ride and/or stay on the far right-hand edge of the roadway, maintain a single file, and travel in the same direction as traffic except as allowed by approved permit. Any activity that violates the law shall be cause to revoke this permit and hold the permit null and void. Any law enforcement agency or other agency which participated in the review and approval of this permit has the authority to modify, cancel and/or revoke the permit should it be determined that a violation has occurred which could affect the health and safety of the public. Contact: |