Special Event Permits
Please read the following to determine what, if any, permit is required for your special event. If your event fits any of the below items please submit the special event permit application form to mtoth@northaurora.org.
5.70.020 Conditions and permits for outdoor special events requiring village board approval.
Village board approval is required for an outdoor special event permit on any property in the village for any planned outdoor event that involves the following:
A. Unless conducted as part of a block party approved by the police department, the closure of any public street, posting of “no parking” signs on public streets or blocking of any parking on public streets; or
B. Any event at which sound amplification equipment will be used:
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- Sunday through Thursday before 10:00 a.m. and/or after 9:00 p.m.; or
- Friday and Saturday before 10:00 a.m. and/or after 10:00 p.m.
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Permit applications for all outdoor special events that require village board approval shall be submitted to the village administrator for approval at the next regularly scheduled village board meeting only if submitted no later than the Monday before the next regularly scheduled board meeting. Special events hosted by the village shall not require an outdoor special event permit.
5.70.030 Conditions and permits for outdoor special events requiring village administrator approval.
Village administrator or designee approval is required for an outdoor special event permit on any property in the village for any planned outdoor event that involves the following:
- The use of any village property in a manner other than its intended use; or
- Any event held on a non-residential property where:
- The use of drive aisles would be used for purposes other than vehicle access; or
- Parking spaces would be used for purposes other than vehicle parking or be needed to accommodate special event guests at a proportional rate that may impact normal daily business use.
Permit applications for all outdoor special events that require village administrator approval shall be submitted to the village administrator or designee for approval typically no later than one week prior to the special event.
Tents
If your event will be using a tent or inflatable over 400 square feet you will need approval and inspection from the North Aurora Fire Protection District.
They may be contacted at:
North Aurora Fire District
2 Monroe Street
North Aurora, IL 60542
Phone: 630-897-9698
Website: http://www.nafd.org
Food
If you will be serving food at your event, all Kane County Health Department requirements must be met.
They may be contacted at:
Kane County Health Department
1240 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-208-3801
Website: www.kanehealth.com
Documents to be included with application:
- Special Event Permit Application Form (required)
- Hold Harmless Agreement (required)
- Certificate of Liability Insurance – Insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 is required (dram shop insurance required for liquor permit)
- A copy of lease and written evidence of permission from property owner if event applicant does not own the property (if applicable)
- Special Event Special Use Temporary Liquor Permit(if applicable; needed for liquor)
- Fireworks Permit from North Aurora Fire Protection District (if applicable)
Other information:
All Special Event Permits must be approved by the Village of North Aurora board. The board meets on the first and third Mondays of each month and board agendas are finalized the previous Thursday. Please keep this timeline in mind when applying.
All Temporary Liquor Permits must be approved and signed by the Village President and Liquor Commissioner.
If you are a food truck operator or wish to have food trucks at your event, please read over our Mobile Food Vendor code in full here.
Downloads:
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- Special Event Permit Application Form (Hold Harmless Agreement included)
- Special Event Special Use Temporary Liquor Permit
- Special Event Policy in Full
