Civic Center Plaza Use Application
For more specific information regarding Civic Center Plaza Use Applications call (650) 903-6446. Completed applications may be sent to 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Banner Permit
The City of Mountain View permits the hanging of banners in three locations within the City:

• El Camino Real @ Bay Street (near Grant Road)
• Castro Street (event must occur in the downtown)
• El Camino Real @ Rengstorff Avenue

Only banners publicizing cultural, recreational, social or other events sponsored or endorsed by the City of Mountain View or a public or private school located within Mountain View or a Mountain View nonprofit posessing 501c.3 status and whose event is held in Mountain View are permitted. Applications may be filed up to twelve (12) months but no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event. For more specific information regarding banner hangings within the City of Mountain View call (650) 903-6446. Completed applications may be sent to 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Banner Hanging Application *

Sound Amplification Permit
Sound amplification permits are issued through the City of Mountain View Recreation Division with the exception of applications submitted in conjunction with a special event application. Those will be approved through the special event process. Applications must be submitted no later than 15 days prior to the scheduled event. Permits are not issued for private residences. Recreation staff will act as your liaison and assist you in obtaining needed permits in both instances.

For more information or questions regarding the process, call (650) 903-6446. Completed applications may be sent to 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Sound Amplification Application *

Special Event Permits

Starting the Process
The process starts with the City of Mountain View Community Services Department, Recreation Division. Recreation Division staff will act as your liaison, assist you in obtaining the permits needed and provide you with guidance and direction regarding the special event permit process. Special event permits will only be awarded to nonprofit and civic organizations which provides service to residents of Mountain View. Special event applications and application fees are due 90 days prior to an event date. The phone number for additional information is (650) 903-6446.

What is a Special Event
Any event which is scheduled to take place within the City of Mountain View, including events which:

• will be conducted on or contiguous to a City street, sidewalk, alley or other right-of-way
• may be conducted in other public areas or events on private property which are likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic
• may require special accommodations, regulations, or waiver of the usual traffic laws or controls
• are likely to generate a crowd of spectators sufficient in size to obstruct, delay or interfere with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic
• may generate a crowd of sufficient size to restrict access to parks, recreation areas or other public areas
• are likely to result in the need, for public safety reasons, for Police regulation, monitoring or control

Some examples of special events are runs, street fairs, festivals, car rallies and outdoor music concerts or any other gathering of merchants, craftspeople, artists or other sellers of goods for the primary purpose of display and sale to the public.

Usually there are costs associated with hosting any special event, for example, assistance required from Police Department, Fire Department, Public Services Division, Solid Waste Division and/or Community Services Department staff.

Depending on the nature of the event, you may also be required to have and pay for portable toilets, trash removal, recycling, emergency services, etc.

The Recreation Division will provide you with an analysis of these costs after you submit your application and will direct you regarding the next steps you will need to take to fulfill City requirements.

Documents to Accompany Special Event Application

• $131.00 Application Fee
• Application and Fee Due 90 Days Prior to Event Date
• Nonprofit Tax Status Identification Number
• Public Notification Letter
• Map of Area and Streets Impacted by Event
• Special Event Application *

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