Special Event Permits

Per Ordinance 2015-002, a special event means a temporary or exclusive use by people of public facilities or public right of way, or a gathering of any number of people that disrupts the ordinary and normal use of a public facility, right of away, public street, or private street subject to exemptions and or requires the provision of increased or supplemental public services above that normally required in the absence of the event. 

Exemptions include the following:

• Funeral processions and services
• Activities conducted or co-sponsored by the City of Fruitland Park, however, in order to coordinate supplemental public services, an application is still required
• Lawful picketing or free speech expression activities
• Permits for events in City parks, recreation areas, and structures
• Sports facilities located on city property