Temporary Outdoor Events & Sales Application

Temporary Outdoor Events & Sales Application
Before You Apply
- Temporary Outdoor Events applications must be submitted a minimum of 60 days before the first day of the event, or they will be subject to late fees.
- Any application for an event will be automatically denied if submitted less than 21 days before the event date.
- Temporary Outdoor Sales applications must be submitted a minimum of 30 days before the first day of the event, or they will be subject to late fees.
- Any application for an outdoor sale will be automatically denied if submitted less than 14 days before the start date of the sales event.
Once you begin the application, you may save your progress(PDF, 203KB) and return later to complete it at your convenience.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your Temporary Outdoor Event or Sales application:
- Consent letter from the property owner
- Copy of applicant’s driver’s license
- Detailed site map or drawing.
- Site plan maps must include:
  – Event/sales location
  – Adjacent roads and buildings
  – All temporary structures (tents, booths, stages, food trucks, exhibits) with dimensions
  – Staging areas for visual sky displays (fireworks, drone shows, projections, light shows, etc.)
  – Event parking areas, including means of entrance/exit.
  – Dumpsters & portable restrooms
  – Utilities (generators and/or light towers)
  – Storage structures or trailers
- Indemnification and insurance (if using public sidewalks and/or roads.)
- Special Event Permit from the St. Lucie County Fire District for all temporary outdoor events or any temporary outdoor sale involving outdoor cooking.
- Fire District permit if there is a tent that is 30 feet by 30 feet or larger on site.
- Email response from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (if food is being prepared or sold), including:
  – Event time and location
  – Type of food service
  – List of all food vendor owners/operators
  – Current license numbers for all participating establishments
- Temporary alcohol license (if alcohol will be sold/served)
- Approval from Port St. Lucie Animal Control (if animals or reptiles are present)
- Mechanical ride inspection reports from the Department of Agriculture (if rides are present)
- Noise permit from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (if a PA or sound system is used)
- Fire District permit for fireworks sales
- Proof of nonprofit status (if claiming nonprofit eligibility)

Temporary Outdoor Events & Sales Fees
- All permit fees and security deposits must be paid in full at least 7 days before the start date of the event/sale.
- Any event/sale with outstanding permit or deposit fees within 7 days of the event/sales start date will be subject to revocation of the approved permit.
- Fee Exemptions: Applications submitted by registered 501(c)(3)’s are exempt from permitting fees associated with the temporary outdoor event application. Applicants are still required to pay the application fees and submit a refundable security deposit. The applicant is responsible for submitting proof of 501(c)(3) status in their application.
- Security deposits are refundable.
Temporary Outdoor Events Fees
- Application Fee: $100
- Single Event Permit Fee: $300 plus $200 for each succeeding day
- Event Series Permit Fee: $1,500
- Weekly Event Permit Fee: $900
- Vendor Fee: $25 per additional vendor selling goods and/or services at the event
- Security Deposit:
  - Single Event Permit: $600
  - Event Series Permit: $3,000
  - Weekly Event Permit: $1,800
- Late Fee:
  - Single Event Permit: $150
  - Event Series Permit: $750
  - Weekly Event Permit: $450
- Unpermitted Outdoor Events Fee:
  - Single Event Permit: $300
  - Event Series Permit: $1,500
  - Weekly Event Permit: $900
Temporary Outdoor Sales Fees
- Applicaton Fee: $100
- 1-Week Sales Permit: $200
- 1-Month Sales Permit: $500
- Annual Sales Permit: $700
- Late Fee: $200
- Unpermitted Outdoor Sales Fee: $200
- Refundable Security Deposit:
  - 1-Week Permit: $500
    1-Month Permit: $1,000
    Annual Permit: $1,400

Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Email 1
example@example.com
Phone Number 1
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email 2
example@example.com
Phone Number 2
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email 3
example@example.com
Phone Number 3
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address of where event will be held

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
I agree to provide a copy of my driver's license to the Neighborhood Services Department (specialeventpermits@cityofpsl.com) upon submission of this form.
Are you claiming nonprofit status?
Please attach your proof of nonprofit status.

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I understand that all temporary outdoor event/sales applications submitted after the deadlines listed above could be subject to denial and would cause the temporary event/sale to be unauthorized to proceed as scheduled.
I, the undersigned applicant, as the owner or authorized agent of the above-referenced property, have read and agree to comply with the requirements set forth in this application. I agree that if I fail to comply with any of these requirements, the City of Port St. Lucie will revoke the temporary use permit and I must cease immediately all activities associated with the permit.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Port St. Lucie against any and all causes of action related to my, my business’ and/or my employees’ participation in the above event, and/or any and all causes of action arising out of the location and manner of said participation. Use of the City logo is not permitted without specific authorization and approval by the City. Acknowledgement that I understand all permit fees are non-refundable.
I agree to immediately notify the City of any changes to the information provided in this application.
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