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May 31, 2024
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Outdoor Festival Definition:An outdoor gathering which will include for three hours or more one
hundred or more individuals for the purpose of participation in or otherwise attending a musical,
theatrical or other type of event. An outdoor festival does not include any event conducted at parks,
fairgrounds or other outdoor facilities improved with adequate permanent facilities to accommodate the
anticipated participants and attendees.
An application for an Administrative Permits for Outdoor Festivals must include an Event Management
Plan and Hazard Management Plan as set forth under Butte County Code Section 24-174.1 E. 5 and 6:
5. Event Management Plan. A detailed explanation of the applicant’s program and plans to provide
security protection, water supply, food supply, sanitation facilities, medical facilities and services, vehicle
parking space, vehicle access (including written permission of property owners on any privately maintained
roads which will be utilized for ingress or egress) and on- and off-site traffic control, fire protection and
use and control of public address systems. If it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will
remain at night or overnight, the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar
facilities shall also be explained. The applicant’s plans to provide for numbers of individuals in excess of
the estimate and provisions for cleanup of the premises and removal of rubbish after the festival has
concluded shall be included.
6. Hazard Management Plan.A detailed explanation of the applicant’s plan for policing the activity with
particular emphasis on the control and prevention of alcoholic and drug consumption, open fires, fireworks
and firearms.
Administrative Permits for Outdoor Festivals are subject to Operation and Development Standards as
set forth under Butte County Code Section 24-174.1 F., shown below:
1. Festival Management.
a. Applicant shall provide a name and text-enabled phone number for an on-site contact available during
the festival hours.
b. Applicant shall provide sufficient onsite security personnel each possessing a valid California
Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Security Guard
Registration.
c. Amplified sound shall be limited 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m. on Weekends.
2. Public Health Department, Environmental Health Division.
a. Applicant shall satisfy all Environmental Health Requirements for Community Event Organizer and
Vendor permits. Applicant is encouraged to consult with Environmental Health Consumer Protection
staff as early in the event planning process as possible to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your event to ensure adequate time to contact
and permit food vendors. Any vendors who have not been contacted/permitted may not operate at your
event.
b. Applicant shall provide documentation of the proposed source of potable water, including
bacteriological and nitrate test results and verification of availability of adequate quantity of potable
water if an onsite well is to be used. Provide information regarding handling of potable water, i.e. will
portable containers be used for transportation of water, how containers will be cleaned and sanitized,
etc. Inspection of water system may be required to verify source protection and adequacy of backflow
prevention devices, if needed. Applicant shall supply the Environmental Health Division with a clean
bacteriological sample taken from one of the hose-bibs drawing from that well as well as nitrate results
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
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indicating Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) below 10mg/L.
c. Applicant shall provide details regarding proposed management of solid waste, i.e. will a permitted
solid waste hauler provide and remove dumpsters? Which vendor, how many dumpsters, etc. Applicant
shall provide contact information for the contracted waste hauler. Site map shall show the location of
waste/recycling receptacles.
d. Applicant shall provide information regarding the number of portable toilet facilities and related
hand washing stations. Applicant shall provide the Environmental Health Division with contact
information for the contracted portable toilet supplier. Site map shall show the location of all portable
toilets and hand-washing stations. Two portable toilets up to first 100 people is suggested with one
portable toilet for each additional 100 individuals above that.
e. Applicant shall provide information regarding proposed handling of wastewater generated from
temporary food facilities and other activities to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Division.
Applicant shall outline how food vendors will dispose of any waste and/or wastewater generated from
food preparation.
f. Applicant shall provide a site map that includes all event facilities, location of food vendors, the
location of all restrooms and portable toilet facilities, all hand washing stations, and all solid waste
receptacles and dumpsters. Applicant may be required by other divisions to provide further information
on site map.
3. Butte County Public Works Department.
a. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine the necessity of temporary
traffic control and/or encroachment permits for sign placement in the County’s right of way.
b. The applicant shall contact California Highway Patrol a minimum if 2 weeks prior to the event to
inform them of the event and hours of operation.
c. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine standards for the placement of
fee attendant/parking kiosks, if required.
d. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine any other traffic management
requirements.
4. Butte County Fire.
a. Outdoor assembly events are regulated by Section 3106 of the California Fire Code. Butte County
Fire Department requires the applicant to submit detailed plans which include:
1. Access for emergency equipment and parking areas, including any barriers such as portable
fencing
2. Fire service features (water/hydrant locations)
3. Expected attendance and exit routes
4. A Public Safety plan (CFC 403.11.2) including contact information
5. A Vegetation Management Plan
6. Proposed cooking appliance or open flame use and how they will be protected
7. Proposed use, storage, or handling of any flammable or combustible liquids and locations
8. Liquified petroleum gas use and locations
9. Electrical equipment, generator location, and wiring layout
10. Portable fire extinguisher locations
11. Tents, Temporary Stage Canopies, and/or Membrane Structure’s location and size
An inspection of the facility/ event may be required and will be performed by CAL FIRE/Butte County
Fire Department personnel. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Butte County Fire
Marshall’s Office.
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5. Risk Management.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Festival Operator shall hold harmless, defend at its own
expense, and indemnity County of Butte, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers, against any
and all liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from
all acts or omissions to act by Festival Operator or its officers, agents, or employees in rendering
services under this contract, excluding, however, such liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses
arising from county of Butte’s sole negligence or willful acts.
b. Festival Operator agrees to have and maintain the insurance policies set forth in “INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVALS”, available from the Development Services
Department. All policies, endorsements and certificates shall be subject to approval of the County as
to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver only if so approved by
the County. A lapse in any required insurance during this Permit shall be a breach of the provisions of
this Permit, which could result in immediate revocation of the Permit.
6. Dust Control.
a. Adequate dust control, in compliance with District Rule 200 – Nuisance and Rule 205 – Fugitive
Dust, shall be provided. These rules are maintained by the Butte County Air Quality Management
District.
7. Butte Sheriff’s Office. If the event is proposed to involve alcohol, applicant shall apply for an ABC
license by contacting the local California ABC District Office and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
Applicant’s Initials
Directions for Travel to Property:
Guests/Attendees may arrive by car from Fair St. in Chico which leads to Paseo Companeros. They may
also arrive by bicycle if they so choose. Ubers and taxis are allowed as well as active transit. Local RT/bus
system has a drop off on Fair Street.
Event Management Plan:
We will have food and drink available from a bar and multiple stands set up on opposite ends of the rear
patio. “Porta-potties” with a hand washing station will be located at the front of the residence. We will
have security, fencing and a first aid station. There will be fresh potable water for drinking and sprinklers
for cooling. Shade is provided by trees and umbrellas. Attendee seating will take place on the rear of
the patio and the rear lawn, with rented lawn chairs and tables. There are no railings/balconies on-site,
and the event will be accessible to wheelchair users. Bartenders are both professionally trained and
certified by the state. There will be trash receptacles for both recycling and trash disposal. There is both
on-site/curb side parking as well as adequate street parking along Fair Street. There are no private
roads on-site so we will not need written permission of local property owners. We will have parking on
and off-site traffic control and fire protection. We will NOT have overnight parking and/or camping. We
expect about 150-220 people to attend. We will have clean-up crew and rubbish removal on Monday as
that is garbage pick-up day.
Hazard Management Plan:
We will be selling alcohol and checking ID at the entrance with 6-8 security personnel. We are NOT
admitting anyone under 21 years of age. No pets are allowed other than service dogs necessary and
military/ police working animals. There are no illegal drugs allowed, nor fires, fireworks, or firearms.