Special Event Permit
Special Event Permit
The Town of Lincoln's special event permit:
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Ensures events provide a safe experience for the community and minimizes risk & liability to event organizer
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Increases coordination of Town services & other applicable agencies (e.g. Public Health) for your event
- Ensures success of your event and minimize disruption to community and/or surrounding residents
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Minimizes confusion & try to assist all parties
A Special Event is:
An organized, one-time, annual, or infrequent gathering or function involving one or more of the following:
- A gathering on private property
- More than 150 people or guests
- Putting up a temporary structure (e.g., tent intended to host guests)
- Consists of several separate activities at multiple locations
- Available to the community at large
- Amplified music
Note: Please call Town Hall if you’re unclear whether your event is considered a ‘special event’ before you begin the application process. Staff are happy to provide guidance to the event organizer.
Special Event Permit:
- $75 application fee
- Must be submitted 30 days prior to event
- Can apply for a number of the same events at one location
- Events serving alcohol require a Special Occasions Permit (“SOP”), please refer to AGCO requirements
Be prepared. Applicable documents and permits you may need:
Other permits or documents:
- Noise Exemption application
- Road Closure request
- Insurance Certificate (min. $2,000,000 of general liability coverage naming the Town as an additional insured)
- Food Vendor Permit (Niagara Region Public Health)
- Special Occasion Permit (AGCO)
- Temporary Structure Permit (e.g., tent)
- Fire-related inspections for Special Events
For more information call 905-563-2799 ext. 241
Examples of Special Events
This list is intended to only be examples. Please refer to the Special Events Guidelines above for full considerations.
Special Event
Not a Special Event
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