Event Permits

Planning an event on municipal property? Any event or activity occurring on municipal property (green spaces, parks, streets, sidewalks and parking lots) will need to submit a permit application. 

The application processing time may vary according to the complexity and level of civic services required. Small events with few services needed could be approved in a short amount of time. Larger events with many activities and many City services needed can take much longer to review and approve.

Please submit you application as soon as possible. Applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to your estimated event date. The information gathered is used to check availability of the dates and locations and to ensure your event is suitable for the proposed location.

An application is required if: 
It is a pre-planned one time, annual or infrequent event occurring activity; or involves the use of or has impact on public property, facilities, parks, sidewalks, streets, parking lots owned or controlled by the City of Fort St. John.

These include, but are not limited to:
Bicycle/foot races, sidewalk sales, parades, weddings, celebrations, family reunions, fundraisers, open air concerts, car shows, block parties, and conducting commercial or business activity on City property.

Event Permit Process

Interested in hosting an event?

1. Fill out our Online Form, or download our Event Permit Application Form and send via email to the reservations@fortstjohn.ca or drop off at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
2. An Allocation Clerk will contact you via email or phone in 2 business days to discuss your event. They will inform you if you need the following documentation:

• Copy of insurance with the City of Fort St. John named as an additional insured. If you don’t have insurance your event may qualify for a quote through the City's third-party agent. Purchasing insurance through the City is at an additional cost. 
• Emergency Response Plan: A written document stating what to do in case of emergency (injury, missing child, first aid, evacuation etc...)
• Site map:  Need maps? Visit our Community Maps Page to download the most current maps.
• Additional Documents: Depending on the nature of your event activities and whether you are hosting a private or public function (worksafe clearance, traffic control plan, temporary food permit, and/or SOCAN license.

3. Pay the  Event Permit Fee $35.00

4. Once details and approvals are finalized you will receive a letter from the City of Fort St. John via email.