Special Event Permit Application Process

Step 1.Fees

There is a $300 fee for all Special Event applications. You may pay by mail, by phone with a credit card or drop off your payment at the Fire Marshal's Office.

Step 2.Application submittal

Submit your application 30 days in advance of the event. Applications submitted less than 30 days from the start of the event will be denied.

Step 3.Fill out all fields on the form

Complete and accurate information allows processing of your permit to proceed on time.

Step 4.Events within town or city limits

Your event may be subject to zoning restrictions in the towns of Midland or Mt. Pleasant.

Step 5.Pre-planning meetings

Meetings will be set up with the relevant county departments after the review of your application. These meetings can sometimes result in you providing more documents and information.

Step 6.Other agency information

You may need to contact other departments for some services and permits:

• Temporary Food Establishment Permits from the Cabarrus Health Alliance are due 30 days before the event start date
• Cabarrus County Tent Permits are due 15 days before the event start date
• Staffing Requests from EMS are due 30 days before the event start date
• Crowd Manager Training classes
• Sound Amplification Packet(PDF, 337KB) 

Step 7.Complete an application

The final issuance of a special event permit is:

• contingent on obtaining all necessary permits
• fulfilling any required conditions
• a successful physical inspection of the event location

Complete the Special Events Application