Guidelines and Regulations

• Special Event Guidelines
• Department Updates for Special Events
• View Community Outreach Guidelines
• Regulations for Paseos and Plazas
• Water Conservation Requirements and Tips
• Special Park Use Fees Matrix
• Special Park Use Weddings
• Block Party Application
• Emergency Preparedness Information

FILMING for outdoor commercial use

• Film Permit Application

Insurance

• Special Event Liability Insurance Program
• View Insurance Requirements

Fire Marshal Guidelines

• View Public Safety Plan Guidelines
• View Outdoor Special Events Standards Guidelines
• View Portable Propane Guidelines
• View Mobile Food Facilities (Food Trucks) Guidelines
• View San Jose Fire Department Tent Standards
• Outdoor Fireworks Display Inspection Checklist
• Regulatory Permit Application (For Circus/Carnivals)

Environmental Guidelines

• Green Your Event Checklist
• Mobile Cleaner Environmental Guidelines
• ESD Zero-Waste Event Application

Food & Beverage

• ABC (Alcohol Application)
• Department of Environmental Health
• View Environmental Services Food & Beverage Packaging Guidelines
• Mobile Food Vendor Environmental Guidelines: 
  • English Brochure
  • Spanish Brochure
  • Vietnamese Brochure

City Hall

• Event Services at City Hall
• City Hall Rotunda Rentals
• City Hall Inquiry Form

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